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Lyrics & meaning

Radhi Devi Sannathiyil

From Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam · 1978

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
B. Sasireka, T. L. Maharajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hoo hoo oo oo oo hoo ooVocalizations
Haa…aaa…aaa….Vocalizations
Female :Hoo hoo oo oo oo oo oo ooFemale vocalizations
Male
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojaiA secret worship in the shrine of Goddess Rati
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells ringing in sweet memories
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojaiA secret worship in the shrine of Goddess Rati
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells ringing in sweet memories
Female
Radhimaaran mandhiramo vizhigalin baashaiThe language of the eyes is like the mantra of Kamadeva
Radhimaaran mandhiramo vizhigalin baashaiThe language of the eyes is like the mantra of Kamadeva
Naal thorum odhuvadhil ethanai aasaiWhat immense desire there is to recite it every day
Male
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojaiA secret worship in the shrine of Goddess Rati
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells ringing in sweet memories
Idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells
Male
Aaroorin thaerondru asaindhu aadi varumA chariot from Thiruvarur comes swaying gently
Kolam kondadhennaWhy has it taken on such a beautiful appearance?
Aaroorin thaerondru asaindhu aadi varumA chariot from Thiruvarur comes swaying gently
Kolam kondadhennaWhy has it taken on such a beautiful appearance?
Female
Devaara paattu nee paada kettuHearing you sing the sacred Tevaram hymns
Mayangi nindrathenna sollaTell me, why did it stand there spellbound?
Devaara paattu nee paada kettuHearing you sing the sacred Tevaram hymns
Mayangi nindrathenna sollaTell me, why did it stand there spellbound?
Male
Thirumana maedaiyil naadhaswaramThe Nadaswaram playing on the wedding stage
Female :Iru mana maedaiyil naalum sugamFemale: Daily bliss on the stage where two minds unite
Male
Thirumana maedaiyil naadhaswaramThe Nadaswaram playing on the wedding stage
Female :Iru mana maedaiyil naalum sugamFemale: Daily bliss on the stage where two minds unite
Male
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojaiA secret worship in the shrine of Goddess Rati
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells ringing in sweet memories
Idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells
Female
Nee thandha sendhooram nilaikka vendumenaPraying that the vermilion you gave remains forever
Paadidum thendral kaatruThe gentle breeze sings
Nee thandha sendhooram nilaikka vendumenaPraying that the vermilion you gave remains forever
Paadidum thendral kaatruThe gentle breeze sings
Male
En kaadhal devi pallandu vaazhiLong live my goddess of love for many years
Idhuvum thendral sonna paattuThis too is the song sung by the breeze
En kaadhal devi pallandu vaazhiLong live my goddess of love for many years
Idhuvum thendral sonna paattuThis too is the song sung by the breeze
Idhuvum thendral sonna paattuThis too is the song sung by the breeze
Female
Inithidum mangala vaazhthukkalaeSweet auspicious blessings
Male :Isaithana senthamizh paattukalaeMale: Classical Tamil songs composed as music
Female
Inithidum mangala vaazhthukkalaeSweet auspicious blessings
Male :Isaithana senthamizh paattukalaeMale: Classical Tamil songs composed as music
Male
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojaiRadhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojai
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells ringing in sweet memories
Idhazh mani osaiThe sound of lip-bells

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet, written by Pulamaipithan for the 1978 film Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam, captures the intimacy, reverence, and joy of marital love through rich classical imagery. The song compares the intimacy between lovers to secret worship in the shrine of Rati (the goddess of love) and likens the lovers' silent eye contact to powerful sacred incantations (mantras). The lyrics beautifully intertwine cultural and spiritual symbols such as the famous Thiruvarur temple chariot, Tevaram devotional hymns, wedding Nadaswaram music, and auspicious sindoor.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile

Radhimaaran mandhiramo vizhigalin baashai

Comparing the gaze and eye language of lovers to 'Radhimaaran mandhiram' (mantras of Kama/Manmatha and Rati).

Metaphor

Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osai

Describing sweet intimacy and whispers as 'idhazh mani osai' (the chime of lip-bells).

Personification

Nee thandha sendhooram nilaikka vendumena Paadidum thendral kaatru

Personifying the breeze ('thendral kaatru') as a singer wishing eternal prosperity and singing blessings.

Emoni / Rhyme (Monai and Etukai)

Thirumana maedaiyil naadhaswaram / Female :Iru mana maedaiyil naalum sugam

Use of second-letter rhyming (Etukai) between 'Thirumana' and 'Iru mana', playing on wedding stage vs. union of minds.

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Trivia

'Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam' (1978) was directed by Durai and scored by M. S. Viswanathan, featuring lyrics by Pulamaipithan. The song utilizes classical Tamil cultural motifs such as the Thiruvarur Ther (chariot) and Tevaram hymns to elevate romantic intimacy to a sacred experience.

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