Sandhanatha
From Vada Chennai · 2018
- Lyricist
- Gaana Bala
- Singers
- Kaka Balachander, Gana Bala
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Details
- Vada Chennai2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sandhanatha karachi thaada | Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me |
| Kannathula poosa | To apply on the cheeks |
| Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida | Arrange the ceremonial plates in line |
| Oorae morachu paaka | So the whole town stares in awe |
| Male | |
| Thambi annan petha ponnu | The younger and elder brothers' daughter |
| Periya manushi aayittaa | Has come of age and become a woman |
| Nethu intha roja poovu | Yesterday this rose flower |
| Veetukulla poothutha | Bloomed inside the house |
| Male | |
| Thaaimaaman ellaarum | All the maternal uncles |
| Onnathana aayitom | Have come together as one |
| Dappaanguthu aadikinu | Dancing to the dappanguthu beats |
| Oor valama kelambitom | We set off on a procession through the town |
| Male | |
| Sondha bandham ellathukkum | To all relatives and kin |
| Seidhi solli anuppuda | Send the news and invite them |
| Sandhu bondhu ella edamum | In every alley and corner |
| Poster adichu ottuda | Print and paste posters |
| Male | |
| Sandhanatha… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Ayiyaiyooo… | Oh my goodness… |
| Sandhanatha… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Male | |
| Sandhanataha karachi thaada | Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me |
| Kannathula poosa | To apply on the cheeks |
| Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida | Arrange the ceremonial plates in line |
| Oorae morachu paaka | So the whole town stares in awe |
| Male | |
| Munnaatti potta | Beat the drum in front |
| Pinnaatti varen | I will follow behind |
| Munnaatti potta | Beat the drum in front |
| Pinnaatti varen | I will follow behind |
| Hei hei hei hei…hei | Hei hei hei hei… hei |
| Hei hei hei hei…hei | Hei hei hei hei… hei |
| Male | |
| Paavada satta potta | The girl who wore skirts and tops |
| Pattaampoochi unakku | Is now like a butterfly to you |
| Thaimaaman kondu vandha | Brought by her maternal uncle |
| Thanga chain-u parisu | A gift of a gold chain |
| Male | |
| Aalagi vittalae | She has become so beautiful |
| Akka ponnu thaan da | She is my sister's daughter |
| Adha kettu sandhosam | Hearing that news, happiness |
| Adanjitten naan da | I have attained today |
| Male | |
| Pazhaya thuni ellaam | All the old clothes |
| Paraniyila podu da | Put them away in the loft |
| Pattu podava vaangi | Buying a silk saree |
| Kattunathaan joru da | Wearing it looks grand indeed |
| Male | |
| Pavalam muthu vairam | Coral, pearl, and diamond |
| Thoothu povum paru da | Will fade in comparison, look! |
| Ivala pola azhagi | A beauty like her |
| Oorukulla yaaru da | Who else is in this town? |
| Male | |
| Vaazha pola valandhutta | She grew up fast like a banana tree |
| Chinna vayasula naan | How I saw her in her childhood |
| Paathatha pol illadaa | She isn't like that anymore |
| Aalae maarivittaa | Her whole persona changed |
| Pazhasa ellaam maranthutaa | She forgot all childhood things |
| Pakkuvamma aayitta | She has grown mature |
| Thenna ola kudisayila | In the coconut-thatch hut |
| Enga veettu thinnaiyila | On the veranda of our house |
| Pudhusaathaan poranthutta da | She is born anew, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Sandhanatha… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Ayiyyaa… | Oh yeah… |
| Sandhanathaa… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Male | |
| Sandhanatha karachi thaada | Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me |
| Kannathula poosa | To apply on the cheeks |
| Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida | Arrange the ceremonial plates in line |
| Oorae morachu paaka | So the whole town stares in awe |
| Male | |
| Pottlamittai pottlamittai | Packet sweets, packet sweets |
| Udathaa… | Play the beat! |
| Goindhamma udatha… | Goindhamma, play the beat! |
| Udathaa…majaapaa… | Play the beat… total fun! |
| Avala udathaa… | Play the beat for her! |
| Male | |
| Thattivudu… | Strike the beat! |
| Thattivudu… | Strike the beat! |
| Male | |
| Kaalula metti katti | Toe-ring tied on the foot |
| Paaduthamma kolusu | The anklet sings, oh my! |
| Kaathula oonjal katti | Swinging like a cradle on the ears |
| Aadutha da kammalu | The earrings sway! |
| Male | |
| Paathaalae minnuthamma | Just looking at her, she shines |
| Akka ponnu azhagu | The beauty of my sister's daughter |
| Bayanthukkinu ozhinjikichu | Out of fear, it hid |
| Megathula nilavu | The moon behind the clouds |
| Male | |
| Melaada dhavani | The half-saree attire |
| Selaiyaaga achi da | Has turned into a full saree, man! |
| Mittaai kammarakattu | Candy and kammarakattu sweet |
| Aasai ellaam pochu da | Desires for those are gone, man! |
| Male | |
| Raathiri ellaarukkum | For everyone at night |
| Kozhikari virundhu | A feast of chicken curry |
| Raava thaan oothikudu | Pour it neat, without diluting |
| Nattu sarakku marundhu | Local liquor, the real medicine |
| Male | |
| Raasathi vandhutta | The princess has arrived |
| Munnala vandhu | Coming to the front |
| Aarathi edungada | Perform the aarathi ritual, folks |
| Sollama inga | Without even being told |
| Oorujanam onupadum | Townsfolk will gather here |
| Ponnumela kannupadum | Eyes will fall upon the girl |
| Melathaalam paadivarum | Percussion instruments will play |
| Chinna pasanga aadi varum | Young kids will dance along |
| Mothathula thirushti padum da | Overall, the evil eye will fall on her, man! |
| Male | |
| Sandhanatha… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Hey sandhanatha… | Hey sandalwood paste… |
| Male | |
| Sandhanatha karachi thaapa | Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me |
| Kannathula poosa | To apply on the cheeks |
| Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida | Arrange the ceremonial plates in line |
| Oorae morachu paaka… | So the whole town stares in awe… |
| Male | |
| Hei hei hei… | Hei hei hei… |
| Udathaa… | Play the beat! |
| Sandhanatha… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Sandhanatha… | Sandalwood paste… |
| Male | |
| Dumukkam purappukutha | Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha | Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Dumukkam purappukutha | Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha | Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Dumukkam purappukutha | Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha | Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Dumukkam purappukutha | Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables) |
| Podu machi…. | Play it, my friend! |
சந்தனத்தை கரைச்சி தாடா
கன்னத்துல பூச
தட்டு வச்சு பிரிச்சு வைடா
ஊரே மொறச்சு பாக்க
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
To apply on the cheeks
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
So the whole town stares in awe
தம்பி அண்ணண்
பெத்த பொண்ணு
பெரிய மனுஷி ஆயிட்டா
நேத்து இந்த ரோஜா பூவு
வீட்டுக்குள்ள பூத்துட்டா
The younger and elder brothers' daughter
Has come of age and become a woman
Yesterday this rose flower
Bloomed inside the house
தாய்மாமன் எல்லாரும்
ஒன்னாதானே ஆயிட்டோம்
டப்பாங் குத்து ஆடிக்கினு
ஊர்வளமா கிளம்பிட்டோம்
All the maternal uncles
Have come together as one
Dancing to the dappanguthu beats
We set off on a procession through the town
சொந்த பந்தம்
எல்லாத்துக்கும்
செய்தி சொல்லி அனுப்புடா
சந்து பொந்து எல்லா இடமும்
போஸ்டர் அடிச்சு ஒட்டுடா
To all relatives and kin
Send the news and invite them
In every alley and corner
Print and paste posters
சந்தனத்தை...
ஐய்யய்யோ...
சந்தனத்தை...
Sandalwood paste…
Oh my goodness…
Sandalwood paste…
சந்தனத்தை கரைச்சி தாடா
கன்னத்துல பூச
தட்டு வச்சு பிரிச்சு வைடா
ஊரே மொறச்சு பாக்க
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
To apply on the cheeks
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
So the whole town stares in awe
..........................
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய்…ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய்…ஹேய்
Beat the drum in front
I will follow behind
Beat the drum in front
I will follow behind
Hei hei hei hei… hei
Hei hei hei hei… hei
பாவாடை சட்ட போட்ட
பட்டாம்பூச்சி உனக்கு
தாய்மாமன் கொண்டு வந்த
தங்க செயினு பரிசு
The girl who wore skirts and tops
Is now like a butterfly to you
Brought by her maternal uncle
A gift of a gold chain
ஆளாகி விட்டாலே
அக்கா பொண்ணு தான்டா
அத கேட்டு சந்தோஷம்
அடஞ்சிட்டேன் நான்டா
She has become so beautiful
She is my sister's daughter
Hearing that news, happiness
I have attained today
பழைய துணி எல்லாம்
பரணியில் போடுடா
பட்டு பொடவ வாங்கி
கட்டுனாக்க ஜோருடா
All the old clothes
Put them away in the loft
Buying a silk saree
Wearing it looks grand indeed
பவளம் முத்து வைரம்
தோத்து போவும் பாருடா
இவளை போல அழகி
ஊருக்குள்ள யாருடா
Coral, pearl, and diamond
Will fade in comparison, look!
A beauty like her
Who else is in this town?
வாழை போல வளந்துட்டா
சின்ன வயசுல நான்
பாத்ததை போல் இல்லடா
ஆளே மாறிவிட்டா
பழசை எல்லாம் மறந்துட்டா
பக்குவமா ஆயிட்டா
தென்னை ஓல குடிசையில
எங்க வீட்டு திண்ணையில
புதுசாதான் பொறந்துட்டா டா
She grew up fast like a banana tree
How I saw her in her childhood
She isn't like that anymore
Her whole persona changed
She forgot all childhood things
She has grown mature
In the coconut-thatch hut
On the veranda of our house
She is born anew, my friend!
சந்தனத்தை…
ஐய்ய…
சந்தனத்தை…
Sandalwood paste…
Oh yeah…
Sandalwood paste…
சந்தனத்தை கரைச்சி தாடா
கன்னத்துல பூச
தட்டு வச்சு பிரிச்சு வைடா
ஊரே மொறச்சு பாக்க
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
To apply on the cheeks
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
So the whole town stares in awe
பொட்டலமிட்டாய்
பொட்டலமிட்டாய்
உடாத...
கோவிந்தம்மா உடாத...
உடாத....மஜாபா…
அவளை உடாத...
Packet sweets, packet sweets
Play the beat!
Goindhamma, play the beat!
Play the beat… total fun!
Play the beat for her!
தட்டிவிடு...
தட்டிவிடு...
Strike the beat!
Strike the beat!
காலுல மெட்டி கட்டி
பாடுதம்மா கொலுசு
காதுல ஊஞ்சல் கட்டி
ஆடுதடா கம்மலு
Toe-ring tied on the foot
The anklet sings, oh my!
Swinging like a cradle on the ears
The earrings sway!
பாத்தாலே மின்னுதம்மா
அக்கா பொண்ணு அழகு
பயந்துக்கிட்டு ஒழிஞ்சிகிச்சு
மேகத்துல நிலவு
Just looking at her, she shines
The beauty of my sister's daughter
Out of fear, it hid
The moon behind the clouds
மேலாடை தாவணி
சேலையாக ஆச்சிடா
மிட்டாய் கம்மர்கட்டு
ஆசை எல்லாம் போச்சுடா
The half-saree attire
Has turned into a full saree, man!
Candy and kammarakattu sweet
Desires for those are gone, man!
ராத்திரி எல்லாருக்கும்
கோழிக்கறி விருந்து
ராவா தான் ஊத்திக்குடு
நாட்டு சரக்கு மருந்து
For everyone at night
A feast of chicken curry
Pour it neat, without diluting
Local liquor, the real medicine
ராசாத்தி வந்துட்டா
முன்னால வந்து
ஆரத்தி எடுங்கடா
சொல்லாம இங்க
ஊருசனம் ஒன்னுப்படும்
பொண்ணுமேல கண்ணுப்படும்
மேளதாளம் பாடிவரும்
சின்ன பசங்க ஆடி வரும்
மொத்தத்துல திருஷ்டி படும்டா
The princess has arrived
Coming to the front
Perform the aarathi ritual, folks
Without even being told
Townsfolk will gather here
Eyes will fall upon the girl
Percussion instruments will play
Young kids will dance along
Overall, the evil eye will fall on her, man!
சந்தனத்தை…
ஹே சந்தனத்தை…
Sandalwood paste…
Hey sandalwood paste…
சந்தனத்தை கரைச்சி தாடா
கன்னத்துல பூச
தட்டு வச்சு பிரிச்சு வைடா
ஊரே மொறச்சு பாக்க
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
To apply on the cheeks
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
So the whole town stares in awe…
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்…
உடாத
சந்தனத்தை…
சந்தனத்தை…
Hei hei hei…
Play the beat!
Sandalwood paste…
Sandalwood paste…
..............................................
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Play it, my friend!
Sandhanatha karachi thaada
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
Kannathula poosa
To apply on the cheeks
Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
Oorae morachu paaka
So the whole town stares in awe
Thambi annan petha ponnu
The younger and elder brothers' daughter
Periya manushi aayittaa
Has come of age and become a woman
Nethu intha roja poovu
Yesterday this rose flower
Veetukulla poothutha
Bloomed inside the house
Thaaimaaman ellaarum
All the maternal uncles
Onnathana aayitom
Have come together as one
Dappaanguthu aadikinu
Dancing to the dappanguthu beats
Oor valama kelambitom
We set off on a procession through the town
Sondha bandham ellathukkum
To all relatives and kin
Seidhi solli anuppuda
Send the news and invite them
Sandhu bondhu ella edamum
In every alley and corner
Poster adichu ottuda
Print and paste posters
Sandhanatha…
Sandalwood paste…
Ayiyaiyooo…
Oh my goodness…
Sandhanatha…
Sandalwood paste…
Sandhanataha karachi thaada
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
Kannathula poosa
To apply on the cheeks
Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
Oorae morachu paaka
So the whole town stares in awe
Munnaatti potta
Beat the drum in front
Pinnaatti varen
I will follow behind
Munnaatti potta
Beat the drum in front
Pinnaatti varen
I will follow behind
Hei hei hei hei…hei
Hei hei hei hei… hei
Hei hei hei hei…hei
Hei hei hei hei… hei
Paavada satta potta
The girl who wore skirts and tops
Pattaampoochi unakku
Is now like a butterfly to you
Thaimaaman kondu vandha
Brought by her maternal uncle
Thanga chain-u parisu
A gift of a gold chain
Aalagi vittalae
She has become so beautiful
Akka ponnu thaan da
She is my sister's daughter
Adha kettu sandhosam
Hearing that news, happiness
Adanjitten naan da
I have attained today
Pazhaya thuni ellaam
All the old clothes
Paraniyila podu da
Put them away in the loft
Pattu podava vaangi
Buying a silk saree
Kattunathaan joru da
Wearing it looks grand indeed
Pavalam muthu vairam
Coral, pearl, and diamond
Thoothu povum paru da
Will fade in comparison, look!
Ivala pola azhagi
A beauty like her
Oorukulla yaaru da
Who else is in this town?
Vaazha pola valandhutta
She grew up fast like a banana tree
Chinna vayasula naan
How I saw her in her childhood
Paathatha pol illadaa
She isn't like that anymore
Aalae maarivittaa
Her whole persona changed
Pazhasa ellaam maranthutaa
She forgot all childhood things
Pakkuvamma aayitta
She has grown mature
Thenna ola kudisayila
In the coconut-thatch hut
Enga veettu thinnaiyila
On the veranda of our house
Pudhusaathaan poranthutta da
She is born anew, my friend!
Sandhanatha…
Sandalwood paste…
Ayiyyaa…
Oh yeah…
Sandhanathaa…
Sandalwood paste…
Sandhanatha karachi thaada
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
Kannathula poosa
To apply on the cheeks
Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
Oorae morachu paaka
So the whole town stares in awe
Pottlamittai pottlamittai
Packet sweets, packet sweets
Udathaa…
Play the beat!
Goindhamma udatha…
Goindhamma, play the beat!
Udathaa…majaapaa…
Play the beat… total fun!
Avala udathaa…
Play the beat for her!
Thattivudu…
Strike the beat!
Thattivudu…
Strike the beat!
Kaalula metti katti
Toe-ring tied on the foot
Paaduthamma kolusu
The anklet sings, oh my!
Kaathula oonjal katti
Swinging like a cradle on the ears
Aadutha da kammalu
The earrings sway!
Paathaalae minnuthamma
Just looking at her, she shines
Akka ponnu azhagu
The beauty of my sister's daughter
Bayanthukkinu ozhinjikichu
Out of fear, it hid
Megathula nilavu
The moon behind the clouds
Melaada dhavani
The half-saree attire
Selaiyaaga achi da
Has turned into a full saree, man!
Mittaai kammarakattu
Candy and kammarakattu sweet
Aasai ellaam pochu da
Desires for those are gone, man!
Raathiri ellaarukkum
For everyone at night
Kozhikari virundhu
A feast of chicken curry
Raava thaan oothikudu
Pour it neat, without diluting
Nattu sarakku marundhu
Local liquor, the real medicine
Raasathi vandhutta
The princess has arrived
Munnala vandhu
Coming to the front
Aarathi edungada
Perform the aarathi ritual, folks
Sollama inga
Without even being told
Oorujanam onupadum
Townsfolk will gather here
Ponnumela kannupadum
Eyes will fall upon the girl
Melathaalam paadivarum
Percussion instruments will play
Chinna pasanga aadi varum
Young kids will dance along
Mothathula thirushti padum da
Overall, the evil eye will fall on her, man!
Sandhanatha…
Sandalwood paste…
Hey sandhanatha…
Hey sandalwood paste…
Sandhanatha karachi thaapa
Mix sandalwood paste and give it to me
Kannathula poosa
To apply on the cheeks
Thattu varusaya pirichu vaida
Arrange the ceremonial plates in line
Oorae morachu paaka…
So the whole town stares in awe…
Hei hei hei…
Hei hei hei…
Udathaa…
Play the beat!
Sandhanatha…
Sandalwood paste…
Sandhanatha…
Sandalwood paste…
Dumukkam purappukutha
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dumukkam purappukutha
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dumukkam purappukutha
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha
Dummakuruppakku ruppukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Dumukkam purappukutha
Dumukkam purappukutha (Rhythmic folk drum syllables)
Podu machi….
Play it, my friend!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Sandhanatha is an energetic North Chennai Gaana folk track from the movie Vada Chennai (2018), celebrating a girl's puberty and coming-of-age ceremony (Manjal Neerattu Vizha). The song captures the immense pride and grand celebrations hosted by her family, especially her maternal uncles. It highlights traditional festivities such as street processions, dappanguthu dancing, custom posters, gold gifts, silk sarees, grand non-vegetarian feasts, and rituals like performing aarathi to ward off the evil eye.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nethu intha roja poovu / Veetukulla poothutha”
Compares the young girl coming of age to a fresh rose blooming inside the house.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Bayanthukkinu ozhinjikichu / Megathula nilavu”
Exaggerates the girl's beauty by stating that the moon hid behind clouds in intimidation.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Vaazha pola valandhutta”
Compares her swift growth to that of a banana tree.
Rhyme & Rhythm (Ethirai / Monai)
“Paavada satta potta / Pattaampoochi unakku”
Uses end-rhymes and alliteration characteristic of North Chennai street Gaana poetry.
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Trivia
Written and sung by Gaana Bala with music by Santhosh Narayanan, 'Sandhanatha' accurately portrays authentic North Chennai street culture and traditional family celebrations, perfectly matching the gritty periodic setting of Vetrimaaran's acclaimed film Vada Chennai.
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