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Rajathi Kungumam

From Mangala Vadhyam · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Mangala Vadhyam
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
16 Nov 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Rajaththi kungumam singaaram
Rajavin pakkaththil srungaaram
Rajaththi kungumam singaaram
Rajavin pakkaththil srungaaram
Aaramba raagam adhisaya melam
Aanantha kadhal mangala vaaththiyam
Aaramba raagam adhisaya melam
Aanantha kadhal mangala vaaththiyam
Mangala vaaththiyam
Mannavan madiyae simmaasanam
Manthira karangal mayil vaaganam
Male :Ponmani mugamae samrajjiyam
Poovaiyin idhazhae poongaaviyam
Inba paaraattukkal
Male :Enthan thaalaattukal
Female :Inba thaerottangal
Male :Gangai neerottangal
Rajaththi kungumam singaaram
Rajavin pakkaththil srungaaram
Rajavin pakkaththil srungaaram
Mohini vaa rahini va
Devathai ulagam sri manjanam
Deivam sorkkam bramorchavam
Female :Aagaaya gangai theerthaadanam
Ananthanum radhiyum pudhu narththanam
Idhu yuga boganam
Female :Nee mana moganam
Male :Naanum oru seedhanam
Female :Naanum unakke dhanam
Rajaththi kungumam singaaram
Rajavin pakkaththil srungaaram
Aaramba raagam adhisaya melam
Aanantha kadhal mangala vaaththiyam
Both :mangala vaaththiyam
Thaen koottu pakkaththil vaazhai kannu
Sevanthi poopolae chinna ponnu
Maanukku vaachchathu rendu kannu
Manasilae rendu illa naamum onnu
Aahaa haa aahaa haa
Male :Yae hae hae haa….
Poomaalai potta palli onnu
Poojaigal pannataa pakkam ninnu
Aavaaram kaattukkullae kadhal pannu
Adivaaram theduthu aruvi onnu
Joolaa joolaa haelaa julingadaa
Johae paagasunnaa jollyngadaa
Female :Joolaa joolaa haelaa julingadaa
Johae paagasunnaa jollyngadaa
Maalaiyil palaa pazham kaaththirukka
Mampazham kattil suvaiththirukka
Female :Alaiyilae un kural kettirukkaen
Adhukkullae ennai naan potturukken
Aaramba raagam adhisaya melam
Aanantha kadhal mangala vaaththiyam
Mangala vaaththiyam mangala vaaththiyam
The princess is adorned with kumkum
Beside the king, romance blooms
The princess is adorned with kumkum
Beside the king, romance blooms
The opening melody, the wondrous drums
Joyful love is auspicious music
The opening melody, the wondrous drums
Joyful love is auspicious music
Auspicious music
My king's lap is my royal throne
His enchanting hands are my peacock mount
Your glowing face is an entire empire
A lovely woman's lips are a poem of flowers
Sweet words of praise
My tender lullabies
Joyous chariot processions
The flowing waters of the Ganges
The princess is adorned with kumkum
Beside the king, romance blooms
Beside the king, romance blooms
Come, my enchantress, come, my lovely queen
A world of angels, a sacred bath
God, heaven, and a grand celebration
A holy pilgrimage to the heavenly Ganges
A fresh dance of love between the god of desire and his bride
This is the ultimate joy of an era
You are the charmer of my heart
I am a gift of love to you
And I am a treasure meant only for you
The princess is adorned with kumkum
Beside the king, romance blooms
The opening melody, the wondrous drums
Joyful love is auspicious music
Auspicious music
A young banana plant beside a beehive
A young girl like a fresh yellow flower
A deer is blessed with two eyes
There is no division in our hearts, we are one
Aaha ha, aaha ha
Ei hei hei ha...
A bed adorned with flower garlands
Shall I stand by your side and worship you?
Make love inside the woods of yellow flowers
A waterfall rushes down searching for the valley below
Jhoola jhoola hela jhoolingada
Johe bhagasunna jolingada
Jhoola jhoola hela jhoolingada
Johe bhagasunna jolingada
In the evening, the sweet jackfruit waits
While the luscious mango is savored upon the bed
I have heard your voice echoing in the waves
And I have completely surrendered myself to it
The opening melody, the wondrous drums
Joyful love is auspicious music
Auspicious music, auspicious music
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a joyful, romantic duet celebrating marital union, love, and intimacy. Using regal and divine metaphors—such as king and queen, thrones, celestial rivers, and grand temple festivals—the lyrics portray the lovers' deep devotion and mutual fascination. The romantic mood builds through poetic imagery of nature, sweet fruits, auspicious music, and playful banter, highlighting their spiritual and emotional oneness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Mannavan madiyae simmaasanam

Comparing the king's lap directly to a throne, symbolizing security, royal grandeur, and loving intimacy.

Imagery

Thaen koottu pakkaththil vaazhai kannu

Employs vivid rural and natural imagery of a young banana sapling beside a beehive to convey sweetness and blossoming togetherness.

Refrain

Aaramba raagam adhisaya melam / Aanantha kadhal mangala vaaththiyam

Repeated chorus lines emphasizing the central theme of love as sacred, celebratory music.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this classic duet highlights the iconic vocal combination of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam.

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