Poothathellam Kachadhu
From Vetri Vinayagar · 1996
- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Vetri Vinayagar1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sandhanamadi sandhanamadi | Sandalwood, O sandalwood, |
| Sandhaana kiliyae | O parrot of sandalwood lineage! |
| Sandhanamadi sandhanamadi sandhaanamadi | Sandalwood, O sandalwood, of sweet lineage! |
| Female | |
| Poothathellam kaachudhu | Everything that bloomed has borne fruit, |
| Chorus :Kaachudhu kaachudhu kaachudhu kachudhu | Chorus: Borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit! |
| Female :Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu | Female: Everything that bore fruit has ripened, |
| Chorus :Kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu | Chorus: Ripened, ripened, ripened, ripened! |
| Female | |
| Poothathellam kaachudhu | Everything that bloomed has borne fruit, |
| Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu | Everything that bore fruit has ripened, |
| Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae | O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace! |
| Aathangara orama oo amaidhiyaana dheivama | Resting by the riverbank, O peaceful deity! |
| Aathangara orama amaidhiyaana dheivama | Resting by the riverbank, O peaceful deity! |
| Kaathirukkum sivan maganaarae | O Son of Lord Shiva who waits to protect us! |
| Kaathirukkum sivan maganaarae | O Son of Lord Shiva who waits to protect us! |
| Female | |
| Thaalam katti melam kotti | Playing rhythmic beats and beating the drums, |
| Mettu katti paattu katti | Composing tunes and composing songs, |
| Pillaiyaarai kumbida venum | We must worship Lord Ganesha! |
| Chorus :Pillaiyaarai kumbida venum | Chorus: We must worship Lord Ganesha! |
| Female | |
| Aattamellam aadikkittu | Dancing with joy, |
| Nerthi kadan seluthivittu | Fulfilling our sacred vows, |
| Thoppukaranam pottida venum | We must perform ear-holding squats (Thoppukaranam)! |
| Chorus :Saamikku thoppukaranam pottida venum | Chorus: We must perform ear-holding squats for the Lord! |
| Female | |
| Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa | O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar! |
| Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa | You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father! |
| Chorus :Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa | Chorus: O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar! |
| Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa | You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father! |
| Female | |
| Thappadhappa un karunai thumbikkaiyappa | Your merciful trunk never fails us, O Father! |
| Unnai thanjam endru vazhvadhu thaan nambikkaiyappa | Living with complete surrender to you is our ultimate faith, Father! |
| Female | |
| Poothathellam kaachudhu | Everything that bloomed has borne fruit, |
| Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu | Everything that bore fruit has ripened, |
| Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae | O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace! |
| Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae | O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace! |
| Female | |
| Moothavarae moolavarae moonjooru vaaganarae | O Eldest one, Prime deity, the one whose vehicle is the shrew! |
| Katharulum pullaiyaarae | O Lord Ganesha who protects and blesses us! |
| Chorus :Kaatharulum pullaiyaarae | Chorus: O Lord Ganesha who protects and blesses us! |
| Female :Paalirukku thaen irukku bhakthiyennum pazham irukku | Female: There is milk, there is honey, and there is the fruit called devotion! |
| Yethukkanum pilliyaarae | You must accept them, Lord Ganesha! |
| Chorus :Yethukkanum pilliyaarae | Chorus: You must accept them, Lord Ganesha! |
| Female | |
| Maladi endra thuyar thudaitha appanae | O Father who wiped away the sorrow of childlessness! |
| Mazhalai endra amuthalitha arasanae | O King who granted the nectar of child's laughter! |
| Maladi endra thuyar thudaitha appanae | O Father who wiped away the sorrow of childlessness! |
| Mazhalai endra amuthalitha arasanae | O King who granted the nectar of child's laughter! |
| Chorus :Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa | Chorus: O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar! |
| Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa | You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father! |
| Female | |
| Peranendrum pethi yendrum | Asking for grandsons and granddaughters, |
| Peru pera vendumendrum | And wishing to live with grand honor and success, |
| Vaazhdhirukkum kizhavi neeyae | You reside with us even as a blessed elderly woman! |
| Vaazhdhirukkum kizhavi neeyae | You reside with us even as a blessed elderly woman! |
| Female | |
| Kaaranathai purindhu kondu | Understanding the underlying cause, |
| Kaariyathai arulugindra pooranamae pullaiyaarae | O complete Lord Ganesha who grants success in all endeavors! |
| Chorus :Pooranamae pullaiyaarae | Chorus: O complete Lord Ganesha! |
| Female :Sakthi pettra sakthiyulla deivamae | Female: O deity born of Goddess Sakthi, endowed with supreme power! |
| Bhakthi pettru aravanaikkum selvamae | O divine treasure who embraces us upon receiving our devotion! |
| Chorus | |
| Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa | O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar! |
| Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa | You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father! |
| Female :Thappadhappa un karunai thumbikkaiyappa | Female: Your merciful trunk never fails us, O Father! |
| Unnai thanjam endru vazhvadhu thaan nambikkaiyappa | Living with complete surrender to you is our ultimate faith, Father! |
| Female | |
| Poothathellam kaachudhu | Everything that bloomed has borne fruit, |
| Chorus :Kaachudhu kaachudhu kaachudhu kachudhu | Chorus: Borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit! |
| Female :Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu | Female: Everything that bore fruit has ripened, |
| Chorus :Kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu | Chorus: Ripened, ripened, ripened, ripened! |
| Female | |
| Poothathellam kaachudhu | Everything that bloomed has borne fruit, |
| Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu | Everything that bore fruit has ripened, |
| Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae | O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace! |
| Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae | O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace! |
சந்தானமடி சந்தானமடி சந்தானக் கிளியே
சந்தானமடி சந்தானமடி சந்தானமடி
Sandalwood, O sandalwood,
O parrot of sandalwood lineage!
Sandalwood, O sandalwood, of sweet lineage!
பூத்ததெல்லாம் காச்சது
குழு :
காச்சது காச்சது காச்சது காச்சது
காச்சதெல்லாம் கனிஞ்சது
குழு :
கனிஞ்சது கனிஞ்சது கனிஞ்சது கனிஞ்சது
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Chorus: Borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit!
Female: Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Chorus: Ripened, ripened, ripened, ripened!
பூத்ததெல்லாம் காச்சது
காச்சதெல்லாம் கனிஞ்சது
புள்ளையாரே உன் அருளாலே
ஆத்தங்கர ஓரமா ஓஓ அமைதியான தெய்வமா
ஆத்தங்கர ஓரமா ஓஓ அமைதியான தெய்வமா
காத்திருக்கும் சிவன் மகனாரே
காத்திருக்கும் சிவன் மகனாரே
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
Resting by the riverbank, O peaceful deity!
Resting by the riverbank, O peaceful deity!
O Son of Lord Shiva who waits to protect us!
O Son of Lord Shiva who waits to protect us!
தாளம் தட்டி மேளம் கொட்டி
மெட்டு கட்டி பாட்டு கட்டி
பிள்ளையாரை கும்பிட வேணும்
குழு :
பிள்ளையாரை கும்பிட வேணும்
Playing rhythmic beats and beating the drums,
Composing tunes and composing songs,
We must worship Lord Ganesha!
Chorus: We must worship Lord Ganesha!
ஆட்டமெல்லாம் ஆடிக்கிட்டு
நேர்த்திக் கடன் செலுத்திக்கிட்டு
தோப்புக்கரணம் போட்டிட வேணும்
குழு :
சாமிக்கு தோப்புக்கரணம் போட்டிட வேணும்
Dancing with joy,
Fulfilling our sacred vows,
We must perform ear-holding squats (Thoppukaranam)!
Chorus: We must perform ear-holding squats for the Lord!
அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா புள்ளையாரப்பா
நீ அனைவருக்கும் துணையிருக்கும் ஆண்டவனப்பா
குழு :
அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா புள்ளையாரப்பா
நீ அனைவருக்கும் துணையிருக்கும் ஆண்டவனப்பா
O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
Chorus: O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
தப்பாதப்பா உன் கருணை தும்பிகையப்பா உன்னை
தஞ்சமென்று வாழ்வதுதான் நம்பிக்கையப்பா
Your merciful trunk never fails us, O Father!
Living with complete surrender to you is our ultimate faith, Father!
பூத்ததெல்லாம் காச்சது
காச்சதெல்லாம் கனிஞ்சது
புள்ளையாரே உன் அருளாலே
புள்ளையாரே உன் அருளாலே
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
மூத்தவரே மூலவரே மூஞ்சூறு வாகனரே
காத்தருளும் புள்ளையாரே
குழு :
காத்தருளும் புள்ளையாரே
பாலிருக்கு தேனிருக்கு பக்தியெனும் பழமிருக்கு
ஏத்துக்கணும் புள்ளையாரே
குழு :
ஏத்துக்கணும் புள்ளையாரே
O Eldest one, Prime deity, the one whose vehicle is the shrew!
O Lord Ganesha who protects and blesses us!
Chorus: O Lord Ganesha who protects and blesses us!
Female: There is milk, there is honey, and there is the fruit called devotion!
You must accept them, Lord Ganesha!
Chorus: You must accept them, Lord Ganesha!
மலடி என்ற துயர் துடைத்த அப்பனே
மழலை என்ற அமுதளித்த அரசனே
மலடி என்ற துயர் துடைத்த அப்பனே
மழலை என்ற அமுதளித்த அரசனே
குழு :
அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா புள்ளையாரப்பா
நீ அனைவருக்கும் துணையிருக்கும் ஆண்டவனப்பா
O Father who wiped away the sorrow of childlessness!
O King who granted the nectar of child's laughter!
O Father who wiped away the sorrow of childlessness!
O King who granted the nectar of child's laughter!
Chorus: O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
டயலாக் : .
...........................
Asking for grandsons and granddaughters,
And wishing to live with grand honor and success,
You reside with us even as a blessed elderly woman!
You reside with us even as a blessed elderly woman!
பேரனென்றும் பேத்தியென்றும்
பேறு பெற வேண்டுமென்றும்
வாழ்ந்திருக்கும் கிழவி நீயே
வாழ்ந்திருக்கும் கிழவி நீயே
Understanding the underlying cause,
O complete Lord Ganesha who grants success in all endeavors!
Chorus: O complete Lord Ganesha!
Female: O deity born of Goddess Sakthi, endowed with supreme power!
O divine treasure who embraces us upon receiving our devotion!
காரணத்தை புரிந்துக் கொண்டு
காரியத்தை அருளுகின்ற பூரணமே புள்ளையாரே
குழு :
பூரணமே புள்ளையாரே
சக்தி பெற்ற சக்தியுள்ள தெய்வமே
பக்தி பெற்று அரவணைக்கும் செல்வமே
O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
Female: Your merciful trunk never fails us, O Father!
Living with complete surrender to you is our ultimate faith, Father!
அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா அப்பா புள்ளையாரப்பா
நீ அனைவருக்கும் துணையிருக்கும் ஆண்டவனப்பா
தப்பாதப்பா உன் கருணை தும்பிகையப்பா உன்னை
தஞ்சமென்று வாழ்வதுதான் நம்பிக்கையப்பா
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Chorus: Borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit!
Female: Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Chorus: Ripened, ripened, ripened, ripened!
பூத்ததெல்லாம் காச்சது
குழு :
காச்சது காச்சது காச்சது காச்சது
காச்சதெல்லாம் கனிஞ்சது
குழு :
கனிஞ்சது கனிஞ்சது கனிஞ்சது கனிஞ்சது
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
பூத்ததெல்லாம் காச்சது
காச்சதெல்லாம் கனிஞ்சது
புள்ளையாரே உன் அருளாலே
புள்ளையாரே உன் அருளாலே....
Sandhanamadi sandhanamadi
Sandalwood, O sandalwood,
Sandhaana kiliyae
O parrot of sandalwood lineage!
Sandhanamadi sandhanamadi sandhaanamadi
Sandalwood, O sandalwood, of sweet lineage!
Poothathellam kaachudhu
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Chorus :Kaachudhu kaachudhu kaachudhu kachudhu
Chorus: Borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit!
Female :Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu
Female: Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Chorus :Kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu
Chorus: Ripened, ripened, ripened, ripened!
Poothathellam kaachudhu
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu
Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
Aathangara orama oo amaidhiyaana dheivama
Resting by the riverbank, O peaceful deity!
Aathangara orama amaidhiyaana dheivama
Resting by the riverbank, O peaceful deity!
Kaathirukkum sivan maganaarae
O Son of Lord Shiva who waits to protect us!
Kaathirukkum sivan maganaarae
O Son of Lord Shiva who waits to protect us!
Thaalam katti melam kotti
Playing rhythmic beats and beating the drums,
Mettu katti paattu katti
Composing tunes and composing songs,
Pillaiyaarai kumbida venum
We must worship Lord Ganesha!
Chorus :Pillaiyaarai kumbida venum
Chorus: We must worship Lord Ganesha!
Aattamellam aadikkittu
Dancing with joy,
Nerthi kadan seluthivittu
Fulfilling our sacred vows,
Thoppukaranam pottida venum
We must perform ear-holding squats (Thoppukaranam)!
Chorus :Saamikku thoppukaranam pottida venum
Chorus: We must perform ear-holding squats for the Lord!
Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa
O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
Chorus :Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa
Chorus: O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
Thappadhappa un karunai thumbikkaiyappa
Your merciful trunk never fails us, O Father!
Unnai thanjam endru vazhvadhu thaan nambikkaiyappa
Living with complete surrender to you is our ultimate faith, Father!
Poothathellam kaachudhu
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu
Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
Moothavarae moolavarae moonjooru vaaganarae
O Eldest one, Prime deity, the one whose vehicle is the shrew!
Katharulum pullaiyaarae
O Lord Ganesha who protects and blesses us!
Chorus :Kaatharulum pullaiyaarae
Chorus: O Lord Ganesha who protects and blesses us!
Female :Paalirukku thaen irukku bhakthiyennum pazham irukku
Female: There is milk, there is honey, and there is the fruit called devotion!
Yethukkanum pilliyaarae
You must accept them, Lord Ganesha!
Chorus :Yethukkanum pilliyaarae
Chorus: You must accept them, Lord Ganesha!
Maladi endra thuyar thudaitha appanae
O Father who wiped away the sorrow of childlessness!
Mazhalai endra amuthalitha arasanae
O King who granted the nectar of child's laughter!
Maladi endra thuyar thudaitha appanae
O Father who wiped away the sorrow of childlessness!
Mazhalai endra amuthalitha arasanae
O King who granted the nectar of child's laughter!
Chorus :Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa
Chorus: O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
Peranendrum pethi yendrum
Asking for grandsons and granddaughters,
Peru pera vendumendrum
And wishing to live with grand honor and success,
Vaazhdhirukkum kizhavi neeyae
You reside with us even as a blessed elderly woman!
Vaazhdhirukkum kizhavi neeyae
You reside with us even as a blessed elderly woman!
Kaaranathai purindhu kondu
Understanding the underlying cause,
Kaariyathai arulugindra pooranamae pullaiyaarae
O complete Lord Ganesha who grants success in all endeavors!
Chorus :Pooranamae pullaiyaarae
Chorus: O complete Lord Ganesha!
Female :Sakthi pettra sakthiyulla deivamae
Female: O deity born of Goddess Sakthi, endowed with supreme power!
Bhakthi pettru aravanaikkum selvamae
O divine treasure who embraces us upon receiving our devotion!
Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa
O Father, Father, Father, Father, Lord Pillaiyar!
Nee anaivarukkum thunai irukkum aandavanappa
You are the God who stands as a support for everyone, Father!
Female :Thappadhappa un karunai thumbikkaiyappa
Female: Your merciful trunk never fails us, O Father!
Unnai thanjam endru vazhvadhu thaan nambikkaiyappa
Living with complete surrender to you is our ultimate faith, Father!
Poothathellam kaachudhu
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Chorus :Kaachudhu kaachudhu kaachudhu kachudhu
Chorus: Borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit, borne fruit!
Female :Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu
Female: Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Chorus :Kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu kaninjudhu
Chorus: Ripened, ripened, ripened, ripened!
Poothathellam kaachudhu
Everything that bloomed has borne fruit,
Kaachadhellam kaninjudhu
Everything that bore fruit has ripened,
Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
Pullaiyaarae un arulaalae
O Lord Ganesha, all by your divine grace!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Pillaiyar) expresses deep gratitude, joy, and spiritual surrender. The lyrics celebrate the benevolent nature of Lord Ganesha, who resides peacefully on riverbanks, waiting to bless his devotees. By offering traditional rituals—such as playing music, dancing, fulfilling vows, and performing thoppukaranam (ritual squats)—devotees express their complete faith in his divine protection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Moothavarae moolavarae moonjooru vaaganarae”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across words creates a rhythmic and melodic flow.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Maladi endra thuyar thudaitha appanae / Mazhalai endra amuthalitha arasanae”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, enhancing lyrical symmetry.
Metaphor
“Paalirukku thaen irukku bhakthiyennum pazham irukku”
Devotion is metaphorically described as a fruit alongside real offerings like milk and honey.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Appa appa appa appa pillaiyaarappa”
Repetition of 'Appa' emphasizes emotional urgency, affection, and intense devotional warmth.
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Composed by veteran maestro M. S. Vishwanathan for the devotional film 'Vetri Vinayagar' (1996), this track sung by Swarnalatha showcases traditional Tamil folk-devotional rhythm combined with vibrant chorus call-and-response dynamics commonly played during Vinayakar Chaturthi celebrations.
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