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Radhi Devi Sannathiyil

From Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam · 1978

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
B. Sasireka, T. L. Maharajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
14 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hoo hoo oo oo oo hoo oo
Haa…aaa…aaa….
Female :Hoo hoo oo oo oo oo oo oo
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojai
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osai
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojai
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osai
Radhimaaran mandhiramo vizhigalin baashai
Radhimaaran mandhiramo vizhigalin baashai
Naal thorum odhuvadhil ethanai aasai
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojai
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osai
Idhazh mani osai
Aaroorin thaerondru asaindhu aadi varum
Kolam kondadhenna
Aaroorin thaerondru asaindhu aadi varum
Kolam kondadhenna
Devaara paattu nee paada kettu
Mayangi nindrathenna solla
Devaara paattu nee paada kettu
Mayangi nindrathenna solla
Thirumana maedaiyil naadhaswaram
Female :Iru mana maedaiyil naalum sugam
Thirumana maedaiyil naadhaswaram
Female :Iru mana maedaiyil naalum sugam
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojai
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osai
Idhazh mani osai
Nee thandha sendhooram nilaikka vendumena
Paadidum thendral kaatru
Nee thandha sendhooram nilaikka vendumena
Paadidum thendral kaatru
En kaadhal devi pallandu vaazhi
Idhuvum thendral sonna paattu
En kaadhal devi pallandu vaazhi
Idhuvum thendral sonna paattu
Idhuvum thendral sonna paattu
Inithidum mangala vaazhthukkalae
Male :Isaithana senthamizh paattukalae
Inithidum mangala vaazhthukkalae
Male :Isaithana senthamizh paattukalae
Radhi devi sannadhiyil ragasiya poojai
Rasamaana ninaivugalil idhazh mani osai
Idhazh mani osai
Hoo hoo oo oo oo hoo oo
Haa... aah... aah...
Female: Hoo hoo oo oo oo oo oo oo
A secret prayer in the shrine of Rathi, the goddess of love,
The bell-like sound of lips amidst sweet thoughts...
A secret prayer in the shrine of Rathi, the goddess of love,
The bell-like sound of lips amidst sweet thoughts...
Is the language of the eyes a chant of the god of love?
Is the language of the eyes a chant of the god of love?
What longing there is to recite it every day!
A secret prayer in the shrine of Rathi, the goddess of love,
The bell-like sound of lips amidst sweet thoughts...
The bell-like sound of lips...
Like the temple chariot of Thiruvarur swaying as it moves,
what beautiful form have you taken?
Like the temple chariot of Thiruvarur swaying as it moves,
what beautiful form have you taken?
Hearing you sing the sacred Thevaram hymns,
tell me, why did it stand spellbound?
Hearing you sing the sacred Thevaram hymns,
tell me, why did it stand spellbound?
The nadaswaram pipe plays on the wedding stage,
Female: and joy fills the stage of two hearts every day!
The nadaswaram pipe plays on the wedding stage,
Female: and joy fills the stage of two hearts every day!
A secret prayer in the shrine of Rathi, the goddess of love,
The bell-like sound of lips amidst sweet thoughts...
The bell-like sound of lips...
Wishing that the sindoor (sacred red mark) you gave lasts forever,
the gentle breeze sings a song...
Wishing that the sindoor (sacred red mark) you gave lasts forever,
the gentle breeze sings a song...
"May my goddess of love live long for many years!"
This too is a song sung by the breeze...
"May my goddess of love live long for many years!"
This too is a song sung by the breeze...
This too is a song sung by the breeze...
Sweet, auspicious wedding blessings
Male: were sung by pure Tamil songs!
Sweet, auspicious wedding blessings
Male: were sung by pure Tamil songs!
A secret prayer in the shrine of Rathi, the goddess of love,
The bell-like sound of lips amidst sweet thoughts...
The bell-like sound of lips...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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