Panjangam Paarthu
From Seervarisai · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Seervarisai1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ……………….. | |
| Female | |
| ……………… | |
| Male | |
| Panjaangam parththu sollavaa….oo….oo…oo…. | Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Oo... oo... oo... |
| Panjaangam parththu sollavaa….aa….aa….aa…. | Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Aa... aa... aa... |
| Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal | Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day? |
| Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal | Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day? |
| Kangalaal aa….aa….aa….sollammaa | Tell me with your eyes, oh girl! |
| Female | |
| Aaththula vellam odura naala | By looking at the days when the river flows with flood, |
| Paarththuttu vaanga yaeththukkaraen | Go check it and return, I shall accept it. |
| Aaththula vellam odura naala | By looking at the days when the river flows with flood, |
| Paarththuttu vaanga yaeththukkaraen | Go check it and return, I shall accept it. |
| Kaattila poovum koottida thaenum | Like flowers in the forest and honey gathered in hives, |
| Female | |
| Aasai irukku pesi mudikka | There is a desire to talk and settle things, |
| Aasai irukku pesi mudikka | There is a desire to talk and settle things, |
| Sollaththaan theriyaathu | Only I do not know how to express it. |
| Female | |
| Panjaangam parththu sollunga yae…. | Check the almanac and tell me, hey... |
| Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal | Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day? |
| Sollaththaan theriyaathu | Only I do not know how to express it. |
| Male | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| …………….. | |
| Male | |
| Mangai maeniyil pongum mangalam | Auspiciousness overflows in the maiden's body, |
| Kangal unnattum | Let the eyes feast upon it. |
| Vannathaamarai thulla thulla | As the colorful lotus leaps with joy, |
| Kaigal pinnattum | Let the hands entwine. |
| Male | |
| Mangai maeniyil pongum mangalam | Auspiciousness overflows in the maiden's body, |
| Kangal unnattum | Let the eyes feast upon it. |
| Vannathaamarai thulla thulla | As the colorful lotus leaps with joy, |
| Kaigal pinnattum | Let the hands entwine. |
| Female | |
| Udhattukku melae ooruthu yaetho | Something is tickling above the lips, |
| Udambilae kooda maaruthu yaetho hae…yae…yae… | Something is changing inside the body too, hae... yae... |
| Udhattukku maelae ooruthu yaetho | Something is tickling above the lips, |
| Udambilae kooda maaruthu yaetho | Something is changing inside the body too. |
| Male | |
| …………… | |
| Female | |
| Neththukku manathu ketkuthu yaetho | Since yesterday, the heart is asking for something, |
| Sollunga konjam kettukkuraen | Tell me, I shall listen a bit. |
| Sonnathaiyellaam thaniyaa poyi | Everything you said, going alone, |
| Oththigai konjam paarththukaraen….aa…aa…oo….oo…. | I shall practice in rehearsal... aa... oo... |
| Male | |
| ……………. | |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu pesa pesa | As we talk touching each other repeatedly, |
| Sogamaa irukkunga | It feels so pleasant and wonderful, sir. |
| Male :Thottaal pothum paththaam maatham | Male: Just a touch is enough, in the tenth month, |
| Thottil aadunga | A cradle will swing! |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu pesa pesa | As we talk touching each other repeatedly, |
| Sogamaa irukkunga | It feels so pleasant and wonderful, sir. |
| Male :Thottaal pothum paththaam maatham | Male: Just a touch is enough, in the tenth month, |
| Thottil aadunga | A cradle will swing! |
| Female | |
| Chinnam sirusu anupavam illai | Very young and inexperienced, |
| Yaedho konjam parththukunga hae hae…yae…yae…. | Please guide and take care gently... |
| Male | |
| Maanganai kannam poongodi maeni | Cheeks like a fruit-bearing mango, body like a blooming vine, |
| Theengu varaamal paarththukkaraen | I will guard you ensuring no harm comes. |
| Female :Appadi sonnaa ippavae sarithaan | Female: If you say so, then it is fine right now, |
| Kai pidiyaaga saerththukkiraen | I hold your hand and embrace you. |
| Both :Aaahaahaahaa ooohoh…. | Both: Aahaahaahaa ooohoh... |
| Male | |
| Panjaangam parththu sollavaa….oo….oo…oo…. | Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Oo... oo... |
| Female :Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal | Female: Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day? |
| Male :Kangalaal aa….aa….aa….sollammaa | Male: Tell me with your eyes, oh girl! |
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பஞ்சாங்கம் பார்த்து சொல்லவா ஓ....ஓ......ஒ
பஞ்சாங்கம் பார்த்து சொல்லவா ஆ....ஆ....ஆ
பங்குனியா சித்திரையா எங்கே நல்ல நாள்
பங்குனியா சித்திரையா எங்கே நல்ல நாள்
கண்களால் ஆஆ......ஆஆ.......ஆ சொல்லம்மா
Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Oo... oo... oo...
Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Aa... aa... aa...
Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Tell me with your eyes, oh girl!
ஆத்துல வெள்ளம் ஓடுற நாள
பார்த்துட்டு வாங்க ஏத்துக்கறேன்
ஆத்துல வெள்ளம் ஓடுற நாள
பார்த்துட்டு வாங்க ஏத்துக்கறேன்
காட்டில பூவும் கூட்டில தேனும்
பொங்குற போது சேத்துக்கறேன்
By looking at the days when the river flows with flood,
Go check it and return, I shall accept it.
By looking at the days when the river flows with flood,
Go check it and return, I shall accept it.
Like flowers in the forest and honey gathered in hives,
ஆசை இருக்கு பேசி முடிக்க
ஆசை இருக்கு பேசி முடிக்க
சொல்லத்தான் தெரியாது
There is a desire to talk and settle things,
There is a desire to talk and settle things,
Only I do not know how to express it.
பஞ்சாங்கம் பார்த்து சொல்லுங்க ஏ.......
பங்குனியா சித்திரையா எங்கே நல்ல நாள்
சொல்லத்தான் தெரியாது
Check the almanac and tell me, hey...
Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Only I do not know how to express it.
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மங்கை மேனியில் பொங்கும் மங்களம்
கண்கள் உண்ணட்டும்
வண்ணத்தாமரை துள்ள துள்ள
கைகள் பின்னட்டும்
Auspiciousness overflows in the maiden's body,
Let the eyes feast upon it.
As the colorful lotus leaps with joy,
Let the hands entwine.
மங்கை மேனியில் பொங்கும் மங்களம்
கண்கள் உண்ணட்டும்
வண்ணத்தாமரை துள்ள துள்ள
கைகள் பின்னட்டும்
Auspiciousness overflows in the maiden's body,
Let the eyes feast upon it.
As the colorful lotus leaps with joy,
Let the hands entwine.
உதட்டுக்கு மேலே ஊறுது ஏதோ
உடம்பிலே கூட மாறுது ஏதோ ஹே.....ஏ...ஏ
உதட்டுக்கு மேலே ஊறுது ஏதோ
உடம்பிலே கூட மாறுது ஏதோ
Something is tickling above the lips,
Something is changing inside the body too, hae... yae...
Something is tickling above the lips,
Something is changing inside the body too.
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நேத்துக்கு மனது கேட்குது ஏதோ
சொல்லுங்க கொஞ்சம் கேட்டுக்குறேன்
சொன்னதையெல்லாம் தனியா போயி
ஒத்திகை கொஞ்சம் பார்த்துக்கறேன்......ஆ.....ஆ....ஓ....ஓ......
Since yesterday, the heart is asking for something,
Tell me, I shall listen a bit.
Everything you said, going alone,
I shall practice in rehearsal... aa... oo...
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தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பேசப்பேச
சொகமா இருக்குங்க
தொட்டால் போதும் பத்தாம் மாதம்
தொட்டில் ஆடுங்க
As we talk touching each other repeatedly,
It feels so pleasant and wonderful, sir.
Male: Just a touch is enough, in the tenth month,
A cradle will swing!
தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பேசப்பேச
சொகமா இருக்குங்க
தொட்டால் போதும் பத்தாம் மாதம்
தொட்டில் ஆடுங்க
As we talk touching each other repeatedly,
It feels so pleasant and wonderful, sir.
Male: Just a touch is enough, in the tenth month,
A cradle will swing!
சின்னம் சிறுசு அனுபவம் இல்லை
ஏதோ கொஞ்சம் பார்த்துகுங்க ஹே ஹே...ஏ....ஏ....
Very young and inexperienced,
Please guide and take care gently...
மாங்கனி கன்னம் பூங்கொடி மேனி
தீங்கு வராமல் பார்த்துக்கறேன்
அப்படி சொன்னா இப்பவே சரிதான்
கைப் பிடியாக சேர்த்துக்கிறேன்
இருவர் :
ஆஆஹாஹாஹ் ஓஓஹோஹ்.....
Cheeks like a fruit-bearing mango, body like a blooming vine,
I will guard you ensuring no harm comes.
Female: If you say so, then it is fine right now,
I hold your hand and embrace you.
Both: Aahaahaahaa ooohoh...
பஞ்சாங்கம் பார்த்து சொல்லவா ஓ....ஓ....ஒ
பங்குனியா சித்திரையா எங்கே நல்ல நாள்
கண்களால் ஆஆ.....ஆ....ஆஆ......சொல்லம்மா
Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Oo... oo...
Female: Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Male: Tell me with your eyes, oh girl!
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Panjaangam parththu sollavaa….oo….oo…oo….
Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Oo... oo... oo...
Panjaangam parththu sollavaa….aa….aa….aa….
Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Aa... aa... aa...
Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal
Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal
Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Kangalaal aa….aa….aa….sollammaa
Tell me with your eyes, oh girl!
Aaththula vellam odura naala
By looking at the days when the river flows with flood,
Paarththuttu vaanga yaeththukkaraen
Go check it and return, I shall accept it.
Aaththula vellam odura naala
By looking at the days when the river flows with flood,
Paarththuttu vaanga yaeththukkaraen
Go check it and return, I shall accept it.
Kaattila poovum koottida thaenum
Like flowers in the forest and honey gathered in hives,
Aasai irukku pesi mudikka
There is a desire to talk and settle things,
Aasai irukku pesi mudikka
There is a desire to talk and settle things,
Sollaththaan theriyaathu
Only I do not know how to express it.
Panjaangam parththu sollunga yae….
Check the almanac and tell me, hey...
Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal
Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Sollaththaan theriyaathu
Only I do not know how to express it.
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Mangai maeniyil pongum mangalam
Auspiciousness overflows in the maiden's body,
Kangal unnattum
Let the eyes feast upon it.
Vannathaamarai thulla thulla
As the colorful lotus leaps with joy,
Kaigal pinnattum
Let the hands entwine.
Mangai maeniyil pongum mangalam
Auspiciousness overflows in the maiden's body,
Kangal unnattum
Let the eyes feast upon it.
Vannathaamarai thulla thulla
As the colorful lotus leaps with joy,
Kaigal pinnattum
Let the hands entwine.
Udhattukku melae ooruthu yaetho
Something is tickling above the lips,
Udambilae kooda maaruthu yaetho hae…yae…yae…
Something is changing inside the body too, hae... yae...
Udhattukku maelae ooruthu yaetho
Something is tickling above the lips,
Udambilae kooda maaruthu yaetho
Something is changing inside the body too.
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Neththukku manathu ketkuthu yaetho
Since yesterday, the heart is asking for something,
Sollunga konjam kettukkuraen
Tell me, I shall listen a bit.
Sonnathaiyellaam thaniyaa poyi
Everything you said, going alone,
Oththigai konjam paarththukaraen….aa…aa…oo….oo….
I shall practice in rehearsal... aa... oo...
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Thottu thottu pesa pesa
As we talk touching each other repeatedly,
Sogamaa irukkunga
It feels so pleasant and wonderful, sir.
Male :Thottaal pothum paththaam maatham
Male: Just a touch is enough, in the tenth month,
Thottil aadunga
A cradle will swing!
Thottu thottu pesa pesa
As we talk touching each other repeatedly,
Sogamaa irukkunga
It feels so pleasant and wonderful, sir.
Male :Thottaal pothum paththaam maatham
Male: Just a touch is enough, in the tenth month,
Thottil aadunga
A cradle will swing!
Chinnam sirusu anupavam illai
Very young and inexperienced,
Yaedho konjam parththukunga hae hae…yae…yae….
Please guide and take care gently...
Maanganai kannam poongodi maeni
Cheeks like a fruit-bearing mango, body like a blooming vine,
Theengu varaamal paarththukkaraen
I will guard you ensuring no harm comes.
Female :Appadi sonnaa ippavae sarithaan
Female: If you say so, then it is fine right now,
Kai pidiyaaga saerththukkiraen
I hold your hand and embrace you.
Both :Aaahaahaahaa ooohoh….
Both: Aahaahaahaa ooohoh...
Panjaangam parththu sollavaa….oo….oo…oo….
Shall I check the almanac and tell you? Oo... oo...
Female :Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa engae nalla naal
Female: Is it Panguni or Chithirai, where is the auspicious day?
Male :Kangalaal aa….aa….aa….sollammaa
Male: Tell me with your eyes, oh girl!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful romantic duet from Seervarisai (1978) depicts a young couple playfully debating when to tie the knot, referring to finding an auspicious day in the traditional Tamil almanac (Panchangam). The bride humbly expresses her bashful desire and innocence, while the groom reassures her with affectionate promises of protection and a happy future together. Written by Kannadasan and composed by M. S. Viswanathan, the song captures the sweet interplay between traditional marriage customs, romantic eagerness, and youthful modesty through poetic imagery of nature and blooming love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaaphora / Initial Rhyme (Moonaai)
“Panjaangam parththu sollavaa / Panguniyaa chiththiraiyaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across consecutive lines such as 'Panjaangam' and 'Panguniyaa'.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Maanganai kannam poongodi maeni”
Direct comparison of facial features and body to natural beauty: 'Maanganai kannam' (mango fruit-like cheek) and 'poongodi maeni' (flowering vine-like body).
Second Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Thottu thottu pesa pesa / Thottaal pothum paththaam maatham”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'tt' in 'Thottu' and 'Thottaal'.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this romantic song highlights the signature vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela during the golden era of 1970s Tamil cinema soundscapes.
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