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Muthu Muthu Pacharisi

From Then Koodu · 1984

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ghantasala Vijayakumar
Movie name
Then Koodu
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
22 Dec 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam
Vanna vanna pudhu kolamaam hoi
Nenjil inba oorkolamaam
Oo…hoi…..ohoho….hoi…
Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam
Vanna vanna pudhu kolamaam hoi
Nenjil inba oorkolamaam
Kalyaana kaalaththil manakolamaam
Manamakkal ezhil kolamaam
Varumpothu thaer kolamaam
Aaa…..aa….aa…..aa…..
Eerainthu maathaththil idum kolamaam
Ponnoojal enum kolamaam
Poo ondru adhil aadumaam
Aariraarro ariraaro
Aariraarro ariraaro
Female : Aaa…..aaa…..aa….
Aaa…..aaa…..aa….
Veedengum naagapanthal kolamaam
Veedengum naagapanthal kolamaam
Panthagal undaakkumaam hoi
Nenjangal ondraagumaam
Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam
Vanna vanna pudhu kolamaam hoi
Nenjil inba oorkolamaam
Kaarthigai nannaalil thirukolamaam
Dheebaththin mani kolamaam
Theruvengum oli kolamaam
Female :Aaa….aaa…..aa….
Aaa…..aaa…..aa….
Thai pongal thiru naalil malarkolamaam
Thaazhampoo manakolamaam
Thangaththil thaer kolamaam
Thenpaandi mannavanil aatchiyil
Thenpaandi mannavanil aatchiyil
Kodi engum meen kolamaam
Adhu engal porkaalamaam
Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam
Vanna vanna pudhu kolamaam hoi
Nenjil inba oorkolamaam
Aaa….aaaa…..haa….haa
Ah aa…..aha aa…..oo….ooo…oo…..
Kolam floor designs drawn with pearl-like rice flour,
Colourful new patterns of kolam, hoy!
A joyous procession marching in the heart!
Oo... hoy... ohoho... hoy...
Kolam floor designs drawn with pearl-like rice flour,
Colourful new patterns of kolam, hoy!
A joyous procession marching in the heart!
At wedding time, the festive look of marriage,
The graceful appearance of the newlyweds,
As they arrive, it looks like a temple chariot,
Aa... aa... aa... aa...
In the tenth month, the joyous sight of a cradle,
The lovely form of a golden swing,
A sweet little flower sways within it,
Aariraaro ariraaro,
Aariraaro ariraaro,
Female: Aa... aa... aa...
Aa... aa... aa...
Across the home, the look of a grand festive canopy,
Across the home, the look of a grand festive canopy,
It weaves loving bonds, hoy!
And unites hearts as one!
Kolam floor designs drawn with pearl-like rice flour,
Colourful new patterns of kolam, hoy!
A joyous procession marching in the heart!
On the sacred day of Karthigai, a divine sight,
The radiant beauty of glowing lamps,
Patterns of bright light all across the streets,
Female: Aa... aa... aa...
Aa... aa... aa...
On the festive day of Thai Pongal, patterns of flowers,
The fragrant charm of screw-pine blossoms,
The grand sight of a golden chariot,
Under the reign of the southern Pandya king,
Under the reign of the southern Pandya king,
The fish emblem graced every flag,
And that was our golden era!
Kolam floor designs drawn with pearl-like rice flour,
Colourful new patterns of kolam, hoy!
A joyous procession marching in the heart!
Aa... aaa... ha... ha...
A aa... aha aa... oo... ooo... oo...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam is a festive and culturally rich Tamil song penned by Pulamaipithan. The song centers around the artistic metaphor of 'kolam' (traditional floor art made of rice flour) to trace the beautiful spectrum of human life and Tamil traditions. From auspicious wedding celebrations and pregnancy to maternal lullabies, the lyrics weave life milestones together with festive occasions like Kaarthigai Deepam and Thai Pongal. The imagery elevates everyday domestic joy to historical pride, connecting personal domestic bliss with the legacy of the ancient Pandya kingdom's golden age. Through rhythmic repetitions and joyous refrains, the song celebrates family unity, maternal affection, and cultural heritage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam / Vanna vanna pudhu kolamaam hoi”

Extensive use of end-rhyming with the suffix '-kolamaam' across almost every line to establish musical rhythm and thematic consistency.

Adukku Thodar (Anaphora / Doubled Words)

“Muthu muthu pacharusi maakkolamaam”

Repetition of words like 'Muthu muthu' and 'Vanna vanna' to heighten the visual imagery of sparkling pearl-like rice flour and vibrant colors.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Thai pongal thiru naalil malarkolamaam / Thaazhampoo manakolamaam / Thangaththil thaer kolamaam”

Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound across lines to create euphonic flow.

Historical Metaphor (Uvamaai)

“Kodi engum meen kolamaam / Adhu engal porkaalamaam”

Referencing the fish flag (Meen kodi) of the Pandya Kingdom ('Thenpaandi mannavan') to symbolize historical prosperity and national pride.

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Trivia

Written by the famed Tamil scholar and lyricist Pulamaipithan for the 1984 movie 'Then Koodu', this song utilizes the folk motif of 'kolam' (traditional rice-flour patterns) as an extended metaphor for the stages of life, domestic prosperity, and historic Tamil pride.

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