Ponmagal Vandhal Porul Kodi
From Perum Pulli · 1991
- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Perum Pulli1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | |
| Male | |
| Ponmagal vandhaal.. | The golden girl has arrived.. |
| Porul kodi thandhal.. | She brought tens of millions in riches.. |
| Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga.. | Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance.. |
| Male | |
| Kanmalar konjam | Her flower-like eyes gently |
| Kanivodu ennai | With tenderness towards me |
| Aalakinaal anbilae….eh..eh..eh..eh | Made me blossom/ruled over me with love.. eh..eh..eh..eh |
| Male | |
| Ponmagal vandhaal.. | The golden girl has arrived.. |
| Porul kodi thandhal.. | She brought tens of millions in riches.. |
| Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga.. | Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance.. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Male | |
| {Muthukkal sirikum nilathil | {In the land where pearls smile |
| Thittikkum ninaipai vidhaikum} (2) | Sowing sweet memories} (2) |
| Paavai nee vaa… | Oh maiden, come... |
| Male | |
| Sorgathin vanapai rasikum | Admiring the charm of heaven |
| Sithathil mayakam valarkkum | Nurturing enchantment in the mind |
| Yogamae nee vaa… | Oh absolute fortune, come... |
| Male | |
| Vairamo en vasam | Diamonds are in my possession |
| Vazhvilae paravasam | Thrilled with excitement in life |
| Veedhiyil oorvalam | A grand procession on the street |
| Vizhiyellam navarasam | All nine expressions filled in the eyes |
| Male | |
| Ponmagal vandhaal.. | The golden girl has arrived.. |
| Porul kodi thandhal.. | She brought tens of millions in riches.. |
| Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga.. | Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance.. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Selvathin anaippil kidappen | I shall lie in the embrace of wealth |
| Velvettin virippil nadappaen | I shall walk upon a carpet of velvet |
| Selvathin anaippil kidappen | I shall lie in the embrace of wealth |
| Velvettin virippil nadappen raajanaaga | I shall walk upon velvet carpets like a king |
| Male | |
| Inbathin manathil kulippen | I shall bathe in the fragrance of joy |
| Endrendrum sugathil midhappen veeranaaga | I shall float in eternal happiness like a hero |
| Thirumagal sammadham tharugiraal ennidam | The goddess of wealth grants her consent to me |
| Manadhilae nimmadhi malarvadho punnagai | Peace in the mind, a smile blooming |
| Male | |
| Pon magal vandhaal | The golden girl has arrived |
| Porul kodi thandhal | She brought tens of millions in riches |
| Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga | Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance |
| Chorus :Aa… aa… aa… aaa…aa.. | [Chorus vocalization] |
| Male | |
| Kan malar konjum kanivodu ennai | Her caressing flower-eyes tenderly |
| Aalaakkinaal anbilae eh eh eh | Enfolded me in love, eh eh eh |
| Male | |
| Pon magal vandhaal | The golden girl has arrived |
| Porul kodi thandhal | She brought tens of millions in riches |
| Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga | Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance |
| Chorus :Aa… aa… aa… aaa…aa.. | [Chorus vocalization] |
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பொன்மகள் வந்தாள்
பொருள் கோடி தந்தாள்
பூமேடை வாசல் பொங்கும் தேனாக
The golden girl has arrived..
She brought tens of millions in riches..
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance..
கண்மலர் கொஞ்சம் கனிவோடு என்னை
ஆளாக்கினாள் அன்பிலே....ஏ......ஏ.....ஏ....ஏ....
Her flower-like eyes gently
With tenderness towards me
Made me blossom/ruled over me with love.. eh..eh..eh..eh
பொன்மகள் வந்தாள்
பொருள் கோடி தந்தாள்
பூமேடை வாசல் பொங்கும் தேனாக
The golden girl has arrived..
She brought tens of millions in riches..
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance..
.................................
முத்துக்கள் சிரிக்கும் நிலத்தில்
தித்திக்கும் நினைப்பை விதைக்கும்
முத்துக்கள் சிரிக்கும் நிலத்தில்
தித்திக்கும் நினைப்பை விதைக்கும்
பாவை நீ வா...,,,,,
{In the land where pearls smile
Sowing sweet memories} (2)
Oh maiden, come...
சொர்க்கத்தின் வனப்பை ரசிக்கும்
சித்தத்தில் மயக்கம் வளர்க்கும்
யோகமே நீ வா
வைரமோ என் வசம் வாழ்விலே பரவசம்
வீதியில் ஊர்வலம் விழியெல்லாம் நவரசம்
Admiring the charm of heaven
Nurturing enchantment in the mind
Oh absolute fortune, come...
பொன்மகள் வந்தாள்
பொருள் கோடி தந்தாள்
பூமேடை வாசல் பொங்கும் தேனாக
Diamonds are in my possession
Thrilled with excitement in life
A grand procession on the street
All nine expressions filled in the eyes
............................
The golden girl has arrived..
She brought tens of millions in riches..
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance..
செல்வத்தின் அணைப்பில் கிடப்பேன்
வெல்வெட்டின் விரிப்பில் நடப்பேன்
செல்வத்தின் அணைப்பில் கிடப்பேன்
வெல்வெட்டின் விரிப்பில் நடப்பேன் ராஜானாக
இன்பத்தின் மணத்தில் குளிப்பேன்
என்றென்றும் சுகத்தில் மிதப்பேன் வீரனாக
திருமகள் சம்மதம் தருகிறாள் என்னிடம்
மனதிலே நிம்மதி மலர்வதோ புன்னகை
I shall lie in the embrace of wealth
I shall walk upon a carpet of velvet
I shall lie in the embrace of wealth
I shall walk upon velvet carpets like a king
பொன்மகள் வந்தாள்
பொருள் கோடி தந்தாள்
பூமேடை வாசல் பொங்கும் தேனாக
குழு :
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ....
I shall bathe in the fragrance of joy
I shall float in eternal happiness like a hero
The goddess of wealth grants her consent to me
Peace in the mind, a smile blooming
கண்மலர் கொஞ்சம் கனிவோடு என்னை
ஆளாக்கினாள் அன்பிலே....ஏ.... ஏ.... ஏ.... ஏ....
The golden girl has arrived
She brought tens of millions in riches
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance
[Chorus vocalization]
பொன்மகள் வந்தாள்
பொருள் கோடி தந்தாள்
பூமேடை வாசல் பொங்கும் தேனாக
குழு :
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ....
Her caressing flower-eyes tenderly
Enfolded me in love, eh eh eh
The golden girl has arrived
She brought tens of millions in riches
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance
[Chorus vocalization]
………………………
Ponmagal vandhaal..
The golden girl has arrived..
Porul kodi thandhal..
She brought tens of millions in riches..
Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga..
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance..
Kanmalar konjam
Her flower-like eyes gently
Kanivodu ennai
With tenderness towards me
Aalakinaal anbilae….eh..eh..eh..eh
Made me blossom/ruled over me with love.. eh..eh..eh..eh
Ponmagal vandhaal..
The golden girl has arrived..
Porul kodi thandhal..
She brought tens of millions in riches..
Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga..
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance..
………………….
{Muthukkal sirikum nilathil
{In the land where pearls smile
Thittikkum ninaipai vidhaikum} (2)
Sowing sweet memories} (2)
Paavai nee vaa…
Oh maiden, come...
Sorgathin vanapai rasikum
Admiring the charm of heaven
Sithathil mayakam valarkkum
Nurturing enchantment in the mind
Yogamae nee vaa…
Oh absolute fortune, come...
Vairamo en vasam
Diamonds are in my possession
Vazhvilae paravasam
Thrilled with excitement in life
Veedhiyil oorvalam
A grand procession on the street
Vizhiyellam navarasam
All nine expressions filled in the eyes
Ponmagal vandhaal..
The golden girl has arrived..
Porul kodi thandhal..
She brought tens of millions in riches..
Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga..
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance..
……………………..
Selvathin anaippil kidappen
I shall lie in the embrace of wealth
Velvettin virippil nadappaen
I shall walk upon a carpet of velvet
Selvathin anaippil kidappen
I shall lie in the embrace of wealth
Velvettin virippil nadappen raajanaaga
I shall walk upon velvet carpets like a king
Inbathin manathil kulippen
I shall bathe in the fragrance of joy
Endrendrum sugathil midhappen veeranaaga
I shall float in eternal happiness like a hero
Thirumagal sammadham tharugiraal ennidam
The goddess of wealth grants her consent to me
Manadhilae nimmadhi malarvadho punnagai
Peace in the mind, a smile blooming
Pon magal vandhaal
The golden girl has arrived
Porul kodi thandhal
She brought tens of millions in riches
Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance
Chorus :Aa… aa… aa… aaa…aa..
[Chorus vocalization]
Kan malar konjum kanivodu ennai
Her caressing flower-eyes tenderly
Aalaakkinaal anbilae eh eh eh
Enfolded me in love, eh eh eh
Pon magal vandhaal
The golden girl has arrived
Porul kodi thandhal
She brought tens of millions in riches
Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga
Like honey overflowing at the flower-decked entrance
Chorus :Aa… aa… aa… aaa…aa..
[Chorus vocalization]
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a jubilant celebration of sudden prosperity, joy, and divine fortune. The protagonist describes the entry of wealth and luck into his life as the arrival of a divine golden maiden (Ponmagal / Thirumagal) who showers him with boundless affection, wealth, and sweet experiences.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphor)
“Kanmalar konjam”
Compares eyes to flowers ('Kanmalar') and entrance to a honeyed flower stage ('Poo medai vaasal pongum thaenaaga').
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Ponmagal vandhaal..”
Matching initial consonant sounds 'P' in consecutive lines ('Ponmagal', 'Porul', 'Poo').
Second Letter Rhyme (Etukai)
“Selvathin anaippil kidappen”
The second consonant 'l' rhymes across lines 'Selvathin' and 'Velvettin'.
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Trivia
Originally written by Alangudi Somu for the 1970 film Sorgam (composed by M.S. Viswanathan and sung by T.M. Soundararajan), 'Ponmagal Vandhaal' is one of Tamil cinema's most iconic tracks celebrating good luck and success. It was later famously remixed by A.R. Rahman for the 2007 movie Azhagiya Tamil Magan.
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