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Muthumani Pullakkuthaan

From Veerapandiyan · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Veerapandiyan1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Thanthanathaanaethaanae thanthanathanaanaeRhythm refrain (Thanthanathaanaethaanae...)
Thanthanthaanaethaanae thanthana thanaanaeRhythm refrain (Thanthanthaanaethaanae...)
Thanthanathaanaethaanae thanthanathanaanaeRhythm refrain (Thanthanathaanaethaanae...)
Thanthanthaanaethaanae thanthana thanaanaeRhythm refrain (Thanthanthaanaethaanae...)
Female
Muththumani pullaakkuththaan munnaal jolikkaWith the pearl-studded nose-ring shining brightly in front
Paththukkallu mookkuththithaan kanna parikkaWith the ten-stone nose-pin dazzling the eyes
Angamellaam thanga nagai minni minukkaWith gold jewelry sparkling all over her body
Ammanukku kannupadum ooru muzhukkaThe entire village casts an envious eye on Goddess Amman
Female
Adi aayiram kann sooliOh trident-bearing Goddess with a thousand eyes
Enal angaalammaa neeliMy Angaalamma, the blue-complexioned divine mother
Ingu kaalamellaam neeyaeHere, across all ages, you alone exist
Oorak kaaththu nikkum veliStanding as the protective fence that guards the village
Female
Muththumani pullaakkuththaan munnaal jolikkaWith the pearl-studded nose-ring shining brightly in front
Paththukkallu mookkuththithaan kanna parikkaWith the ten-stone nose-pin dazzling the eyes
Angamellaam thanga nagai minni minukkaWith gold jewelry sparkling all over her body
Ammanukku kannupadum ooru muzhukkaThe entire village casts an envious eye on Goddess Amman
Female
Adi aayiram kann sooliOh trident-bearing Goddess with a thousand eyes
Enal angaalammaa neeliMy Angaalamma, the blue-complexioned divine mother
Ingu kaalamellaam neeyaeHere, across all ages, you alone exist
Oorak kaaththu nikkum veliStanding as the protective fence that guards the village
Chorus
…………………...
Lulululululu………Ululation sound (Lulululululu...)
Female
Thaaraiyodu pottukkaariThe lady wearing a bindi, accompanied by the Thaarai drum
Thaalaththodu paattu saththamThe sound of singing set to rhythmic beats
Vaanam vittu vaanamengumSpreading across the entire sky from above
Vanna vanna pook koolamA colorful floral rangoli pattern
Female
Vaasamulla pottukkaariThe fragrant lady wearing a bindi
Veppanjsaelai kattukkaariThe Goddess clad in a garment of neem leaves
Maariyamman pera solliInvoking the holy name of Goddess Mariyamman
Aattam paattam kumaalamThere is dancing, singing, and joyful celebration
Female
Thuthippom theeyai midhippomWe will pray and tread upon the sacred fire
Enga aaththaa unthan munnaadiRight before you, our divine Mother
Padippom sinthu padippomWe will sing devotional folk songs
Enga ammaa unna kondaadiCelebrating you, our Mother
Female
Muththumani pullaakkuththaan munnaal jolikkaWith the pearl-studded nose-ring shining brightly in front
Paththukkallu mookkuththithaan kanna parikkaWith the ten-stone nose-pin dazzling the eyes
Female :Angamellaam thanga nagai minni minukka(Female) With gold jewelry sparkling all over her body
Ammanukku kannupadum ooru muzhukkaThe entire village casts an envious eye on Goddess Amman
Female
Adi aayiram kann sooliOh trident-bearing Goddess with a thousand eyes
Enal angaalammaa neeliMy Angaalamma, the blue-complexioned divine mother
Ingu kaalamellaam neeyaeHere, across all ages, you alone exist
Oorak kaaththu nikkum veliStanding as the protective fence that guards the village
Chorus
…………………...
Female
Koozha kaachchi ooththumpothumWhen brewing and serving the sacred porridge
maavilakku yaaeththumpothumWhen lighting the ritual flour lamp
Yaezhai makkal vendum vannamJust as the poor people wish and pray
Vaazh vaikkum engaaththaaOur Mother bestows a prosperous life upon them
Female
Thaaiyai pola katti kaappaaShe protects us tenderly like a mother
Thavarumpothu thattikketpaaShe corrects us whenever we go wrong
Theemai ingu theenju pogumAll evil here will burn to ashes
Deva devi kann paarththaaIf the Supreme Goddess bestows her merciful look
Female
Vilangum kulam vailangumThe family lineage will flourish
Rendu kannaal unnai kandaalaeIf she looks at you with her two eyes
Vilagum vinai vilagumAll sins and miseries will disappear
Adi ammaa un per sonnaalaeOh Mother, if one merely utters your name
Female
Muththumani pullaakkuththaan munnaal jolikkaWith the pearl-studded nose-ring shining brightly in front
Female :Paththukkallu mookkuththithaan kanna parikka(Female) With the ten-stone nose-pin dazzling the eyes
Angamellaam thanga nagai minni minukkaWith gold jewelry sparkling all over her body
Female :Ammanukku kannupadum ooru muzhukka(Female) The entire village casts an envious eye on Goddess Amman
Female
Adi aayiram kann sooliOh trident-bearing Goddess with a thousand eyes
Enal angaalammaa neeliMy Angaalamma, the blue-complexioned divine mother
Ingu kaalamellaam neeyaeHere, across all ages, you alone exist
Oorak kaaththu nikkum veli…Standing as the protective fence that guards the village...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an energetic folk devotional track dedicated to Goddess Mariyamman / Angaalamma. Lyricist Vaali paints a vivid portrait of the divine Mother decked in traditional gold ornaments, nose-rings, and neem-leaf attire. Devotees gather to celebrate her presence through traditional rituals like walking on embers, offering divine porridge (koozh), and lighting flour lamps (maavilakku). The lyrics highlight the Mother Goddess's role as the eternal guardian of the village who protects her children, corrects their mistakes, burns away evil, and brings prosperity to all families who chant her name.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethirai (Second letter rhyme)

Muththumani pullaakkuththaan / Paththukkallu mookkuththithaan

Matching second consonants across lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Imagery & Cultural Symbolism

Veppanjsaelai kattukkaari / Maariyamman pera solli

Rich visual depiction of rural Tamil Goddess worship including neem garments (Veppanjsaelai) and traditional nose pins.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Vilagum vinai vilagum / Vanna vanna pook koolam

Repetition of words to intensify emotional and musical impact.

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Trivia

This track incorporates traditional Tamil folk festival elements (Gramiya Isai) such as the ululation (kulavai), Thaarai drumming, and ritualistic firewalking (theemidichal), which are integral to Mariyamman temple celebrations across rural Tamil Nadu.

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