Ponmani Poomagal
From Aval Sumangalithan · 1985
- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Aval Sumangalithan1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony (Valaikaappu) |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony |
| Ival mangala kungumam endrum vilanga | For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly |
| Dheivangal kaappu….. | May the gods protect her... |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony |
| Female | |
| Ponmagan paadham mannil thavazha | As the golden son's feet crawl on the earth |
| Thanthai vidamaattaar | The father will not let go of him |
| Pillai odi oilya thaanum marainthu | When the child runs to hide, he too will hide |
| Kannil padamaattaar…. | Staying out of the child's sight... |
| Pillai odi oilya thaanum marainthu | When the child runs to hide, he too will hide |
| Kannil padamaattaar…. | Staying out of the child's sight... |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony |
| Ival mangala kungumam endrum vilanga | For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly |
| Dheivangal kaappu….. | May the gods protect her... |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony |
| Female | |
| Koondhal malarai nettri thilaaththai | The flower in your hair and the tilak on your forehead |
| Unthan magan kalaippaan | Your son will playfully dishevel |
| Koondhal malarai nettri thilaaththai | The flower in your hair and the tilak on your forehead |
| Unthan magan kalaippaan | Your son will playfully dishevel |
| Female | |
| Inba sorkkaththil nindru pillaiyai | Standing in heavenly bliss, looking at the child |
| Thanthai dheivamaai rasippaan…. | The father will cherish him like a divine god... |
| Inba sorkkaththil nindru pillaiyai | Standing in heavenly bliss, looking at the child |
| Thanthai dheivamaai rasippaan…. | The father will cherish him like a divine god... |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony |
| Female | |
| Annaiyin muththam anbu kuzhanthaikku | A mother's kiss for her beloved child |
| Aayiram kidaikkum | Will be showered in thousands |
| Antha paasaththil pillai thanthaiyai vittu | Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child |
| Unnidamae irukkum | Will stay close by your side |
| Female | |
| Annaiyin muththam anbu kuzhanthaikku | A mother's kiss for her beloved child |
| Aayiram kidaikkum | Will be showered in thousands |
| Antha paasaththil pillai thanthaiyai vittu | Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child |
| Unnidamae irukkum | Will stay close by your side |
| Antha paasaththil pillai thanthaiyai vittu | Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child |
| Unnidamae irukkum | Will stay close by your side |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony |
| Ival mangala kungumam endrum vilanga | For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly |
| Dheivangal kaappu….. | May the gods protect her... |
| Female | |
| Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil | On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden |
| Indru valaikaappu….. | Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony... |
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony (Valaikaappu)
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
இவள் மங்கல குங்குமம் என்றும் விளங்க
தெய்வங்கள் காப்பு......
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly
May the gods protect her...
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
பொன்மகன் பாதம் மண்ணில் தவழ
தந்தை விடமாட்டார்
பிள்ளை ஓடி ஒளிய தானும் மறைந்து
கண்ணில் படமாட்டார்
As the golden son's feet crawl on the earth
The father will not let go of him
When the child runs to hide, he too will hide
Staying out of the child's sight...
When the child runs to hide, he too will hide
Staying out of the child's sight...
பொன்மகன் பாதம் மண்ணில் தவழ
தந்தை விடமாட்டார்
பிள்ளை ஓடி ஒளிய தானும் மறைந்து
கண்ணில் படமாட்டார்.....
பிள்ளை ஓடி ஒளிய தானும் மறைந்து
கண்ணில் படமாட்டார்.....
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly
May the gods protect her...
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
இவள் மங்கல குங்குமம் என்றும் விளங்க
தெய்வங்கள் காப்பு......
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
The flower in your hair and the tilak on your forehead
Your son will playfully dishevel
The flower in your hair and the tilak on your forehead
Your son will playfully dishevel
கூந்தல் மலரை நெற்றித் திலகத்தை
உந்தன் மகன் கலைப்பான்
கூந்தல் மலரை நெற்றித் திலகத்தை
உந்தன் மகன் கலைப்பான்
Standing in heavenly bliss, looking at the child
The father will cherish him like a divine god...
Standing in heavenly bliss, looking at the child
The father will cherish him like a divine god...
இன்ப சொர்க்கத்தில் நின்று பிள்ளையை
தந்தை தெய்வமாய் ரசிப்பான்....
இன்ப சொர்க்கத்தில் நின்று பிள்ளையை
தந்தை தெய்வமாய் ரசிப்பான்.......
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
A mother's kiss for her beloved child
Will be showered in thousands
Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child
Will stay close by your side
அன்னையின் முத்தம் அன்புக் குழந்தைக்கு
ஆயிரம் கிடைக்கும்
அந்த பாசத்தில் பிள்ளை தந்தையை விட்டு
உன்னிடமே இருக்கும்
A mother's kiss for her beloved child
Will be showered in thousands
Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child
Will stay close by your side
Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child
Will stay close by your side
அன்னையின் முத்தம் அன்புக் குழந்தைக்கு
ஆயிரம் கிடைக்கும்
அந்த பாசத்தில் பிள்ளை தந்தையை விட்டு
உன்னிடமே இருக்கும்
அந்த பாசத்தில் பிள்ளை தந்தையை விட்டு
உன்னிடமே இருக்கும்........
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly
May the gods protect her...
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
இவள் மங்கல குங்குமம் என்றும் விளங்க
தெய்வங்கள் காப்பு......
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony...
பொன்மணி பூமகள் வண்ண கரங்களில்
இன்று வளைக்காப்பு
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony (Valaikaappu)
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
Ival mangala kungumam endrum vilanga
For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly
Dheivangal kaappu…..
May the gods protect her...
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
Ponmagan paadham mannil thavazha
As the golden son's feet crawl on the earth
Thanthai vidamaattaar
The father will not let go of him
Pillai odi oilya thaanum marainthu
When the child runs to hide, he too will hide
Kannil padamaattaar….
Staying out of the child's sight...
Pillai odi oilya thaanum marainthu
When the child runs to hide, he too will hide
Kannil padamaattaar….
Staying out of the child's sight...
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
Ival mangala kungumam endrum vilanga
For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly
Dheivangal kaappu…..
May the gods protect her...
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
Koondhal malarai nettri thilaaththai
The flower in your hair and the tilak on your forehead
Unthan magan kalaippaan
Your son will playfully dishevel
Koondhal malarai nettri thilaaththai
The flower in your hair and the tilak on your forehead
Unthan magan kalaippaan
Your son will playfully dishevel
Inba sorkkaththil nindru pillaiyai
Standing in heavenly bliss, looking at the child
Thanthai dheivamaai rasippaan….
The father will cherish him like a divine god...
Inba sorkkaththil nindru pillaiyai
Standing in heavenly bliss, looking at the child
Thanthai dheivamaai rasippaan….
The father will cherish him like a divine god...
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
Annaiyin muththam anbu kuzhanthaikku
A mother's kiss for her beloved child
Aayiram kidaikkum
Will be showered in thousands
Antha paasaththil pillai thanthaiyai vittu
Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child
Unnidamae irukkum
Will stay close by your side
Annaiyin muththam anbu kuzhanthaikku
A mother's kiss for her beloved child
Aayiram kidaikkum
Will be showered in thousands
Antha paasaththil pillai thanthaiyai vittu
Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child
Unnidamae irukkum
Will stay close by your side
Antha paasaththil pillai thanthaiyai vittu
Bound by that affection, leaving the father behind, the child
Unnidamae irukkum
Will stay close by your side
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony
Ival mangala kungumam endrum vilanga
For her auspicious vermilion mark to always shine brightly
Dheivangal kaappu…..
May the gods protect her...
Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil
On the colorful hands of the precious gem-like flower maiden
Indru valaikaappu…..
Today is the bangle-wearing ceremony...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song celebrates the traditional Tamil Valaikaappu (bangle-wearing) ceremony performed for an expectant mother. The lyrics offer blessings for the woman's health, marital longevity (represented by her 'mangala kungumam'), and auspicious life, invoking divine protection upon her and her upcoming child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil”
Compares the mother-to-be to a golden gem and flower maiden ('Ponmani poomagal').
Alliteration (Mohnai)
“Ponmani poomagal vanna karangalil”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Ponmani', 'poomagal').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Annaiyin muththam anbu kuzhanthaikku Aayiram kidaikkum”
Exaggerating the mother's affection as receiving 'a thousand kisses'.
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Trivia
This song is featured in the 1985 Tamil movie 'Aval Sumangalithan', directed by Visu, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by the prominent poet Na. Kamarasan.
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