Santhana Pottazhagan
From Ponnu Pudichirukku · 1984
- Lyricist
- Muthu Bharathi
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, L. R. Anjali
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Ponnu Pudichirukku1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Santhana pottazhagan saanja saanja nadaiyazhagan | The handsome groom with a sandalwood mark, walking with a stylish swagger, |
| Koora sela kondukittu kudhirai yaeri vanthaandi | He came riding a horse, bringing the traditional wedding silk saree. |
| Vanthaandi vanthaandu varisai kondu vanthaandi | He arrived, bringing all the auspicious ritual offerings with him. |
| Paakki eduththukittu parisham poda vanthaandi | Bringing the remaining money, he came to pay the bride price. |
| Female | |
| Kannaalamaam kannaalamaam ponnu | They say it is wedding time for the young bride, |
| Kattra pudavai chinnaalam | Draping the fine silk saree is a sign of grand celebration. |
| Kannaalamaam kannaalamaam ponnu | They say it is wedding time for the young bride, |
| Kattra pudavai chinnaalam | Draping the fine silk saree is a sign of grand celebration. |
| Silukkaattam irrukkuraa mama ponjaathi | Look at how uncle's wife is glowing like Silk Smitha! |
| Avala varaveththu paadaatti enna maruvaathi | If we welcome and praise her, what will she offer us in return? |
| Male | |
| Moiyyo moi moi moi moiiii | Making the sound of collecting the wedding gift funds (Moi)! |
| Ingae koodiyirukkira aambalamaarukku | To all the men who have gathered here, |
| Oru saranam saranam | A respectful bow and salutation! |
| Chorus :Aahaan | Chorus: Aahaan! |
| Male :Pombalamaarkalukku oru saranam saranam | Male: To all the women who have gathered here, a respectful bow! |
| Chorus :Aahaan | Chorus: Aahaan! |
| Male :Thanni kondu vantha thalaivarukku | Male: To the respected leader who brought us drinking water, |
| Oru saranam saranam | A respectful bow and salutation! |
| Moi koduththavarukkum kodukka poravarukkum | To those who contributed gift money and to those who are about to, |
| Oru saranam saranam | A respectful bow and salutation! |
| Male | |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Male | |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Male | |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Aa….neththaikku samanja ponnu | Ah... the girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Kannaththula kerupezhuthi | Decorating her cheeks with delicate marks, |
| Kannukkullae mai ezhuthi | Applying kohl neatly inside her eyes, |
| Kaaththituntha pon mayila | The golden peacock of a girl who waited patiently, |
| Intha machchaan maalaiyittaan | This maternal cousin/groom placed the wedding garland around her neck. |
| Chorus | |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Male | |
| Maappilla paaya virichchaan poovai thelichchan | The groom spread out the mat and sprinkled sweet flowers, |
| Nelinju nelinju kaaththu kedanthaan | Twisting and turning impatiently, he lay waiting. |
| Anju aaru kuttingellaam saernthu | Five or six young kids gathered together, |
| Ponna pudichchcu ulla thalliputtaan | Caught hold of the bride and pushed her inside the room. |
| Male | |
| Paala kudichchaan pazhaththa thinnaan | He drank the milk and ate the fruit, |
| Pakkuvamaaga katti anaichchaan | And lovingly and gently embraced her tight. |
| Kambula paanja kaanja maadaattam | Like a starved bull charging towards a pole, |
| Ponnu madiyila saanjiputtaan | He collapsed onto the young bride's lap. |
| Female | |
| Aanaalum avan senjathu akkuramam akkuramam | Yet, what he did was utter injustice, total injustice! |
| Aanaalum avan senjathu akkuramam akkuramam | Yet, what he did was utter injustice, total injustice! |
| Paayaasam paruppuvadai pakkuvama kedachchaalum | Even if delicious payasam and lentil vada are served delicacies, |
| Alli thinga alaiyalaamaa peraa | Should one pounce and devour them so greedily, my friend? |
| Intha aamalaikkae vevastha illa podaa | These men truly have no self-restraint, go away! |
| Male | |
| Dakkididakkididakkidithaan | Dakkididakkididakkidithaan (rhythmic folk beat) |
| Dakkididakkididakkidithaan | Dakkididakkididakkidithaan |
| Chorus :Dakkididakkididakkidithaan | Chorus: Dakkididakkididakkidithaan |
| Dakkididakkididakkidithaan | Dakkididakkididakkidithaan |
| Male | |
| Thaalikku Sonthaminnu oorukku vantha pinnae | Once she enters the village knowing she belongs to the sacred wedding knot, |
| Paalukkum sammathamthaan koozhukkum sammathamthaan | She is content with rich milk and content with simple porridge as well. |
| Paalukkum sammathamthaan koozhukkum sammathamthaan | She is content with rich milk and content with simple porridge as well. |
| Intha konam kondavanthaan | The young woman who arrived here with such a noble character, |
| Ingae vantha thangachchiyaam | Is the dear sister/bride who joined our family. |
| Male | |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Neththaikku neththaikku | Just yesterday, just yesterday. |
| Male | |
| Aaththula vantha vellam aaththukku sonthamilla | The floodwaters coming down a river do not belong to the river itself, |
| Veettukku vantha pinnae vera oru paathaiyilla | Once she enters her husband's home, there is no going back. |
| Onna nambi vantha ponna | The girl who came to you trusting you completely, |
| Kannai pola kaakka venum | Must be cherished and protected like your own eyes. |
| Male | |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Neththaikku samanja ponnu | The girl who came of age just yesterday, |
| Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu | The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground, |
| Kannaththula kerupezhuthi | Decorating her cheeks with delicate marks, |
| Kannukkullae mai ezhuthi | Applying kohl neatly inside her eyes, |
| Kaaththituntha pon mayila | The golden peacock of a girl who waited patiently, |
| Intha machchaan maalaiyittaan | This maternal cousin/groom placed the wedding garland around her neck. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………. | ... |
சந்தன பொட்டழகன் சாஞ்ச சாஞ்ச நடையழகன்
கூரச் சேல கொண்டுக்கிட்டு குதிரை ஏறி வந்தான்டி
வந்தான்டி வந்தான்டி வரிசை கொண்டு வந்தான்டி
பாக்கு எடுத்துகிட்டு பரிசம் போட வந்தான்டி....
The handsome groom with a sandalwood mark, walking with a stylish swagger,
He came riding a horse, bringing the traditional wedding silk saree.
He arrived, bringing all the auspicious ritual offerings with him.
Bringing the remaining money, he came to pay the bride price.
கண்ணாலமாம் கண்ணாலமாம் பொண்ணு
கட்டுற புடவை சின்னாளம்
கண்ணாலமாம் கண்ணாலமாம் பொண்ணு
கட்டுற புடவை சின்னாளம்
சிலுக்காட்டம் இருக்குறா மாமா பொஞ்சாதி
அவள வரவேத்து பாடாக்காட்டி என்ன மருவாதி
They say it is wedding time for the young bride,
Draping the fine silk saree is a sign of grand celebration.
They say it is wedding time for the young bride,
Draping the fine silk saree is a sign of grand celebration.
Look at how uncle's wife is glowing like Silk Smitha!
If we welcome and praise her, what will she offer us in return?
மொய்யோ மொய் மொய் மொய் மொய்ய்யி
இங்கே கூடியிருக்கிற ஆம்பளமாருக்கு
ஒரு சரணம் சரணம்
குழு :
ஆஹான்
பொம்பளமார்களுக்கு ஒரு சரணம் சரணம்
குழு :
ஆஹான்
தண்ணி கொண்டு வந்த தலைவருக்கு
ஒரு சரணம் சரணம்
மொய் கொடுத்தவருக்கும் கொடுக்கப் போறவருக்கும்
ஒரு சரணம் சரணம்
Making the sound of collecting the wedding gift funds (Moi)!
To all the men who have gathered here,
A respectful bow and salutation!
Chorus: Aahaan!
Male: To all the women who have gathered here, a respectful bow!
Chorus: Aahaan!
Male: To the respected leader who brought us drinking water,
A respectful bow and salutation!
To those who contributed gift money and to those who are about to,
A respectful bow and salutation!
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
ஆ.....நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
கன்னத்துல கருப்பெழுதி
கண்ணுக்குளே மை எழுதி
காத்திருந்த பொன் மயில
இந்த மச்சான் மாலையிட்டான்......
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Ah... the girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Decorating her cheeks with delicate marks,
Applying kohl neatly inside her eyes,
The golden peacock of a girl who waited patiently,
This maternal cousin/groom placed the wedding garland around her neck.
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
கன்னத்துல கருப்பெழுதி
கண்ணுக்குளே மை எழுதி
காத்திருந்த பொன் மயில
இந்த மச்சான் மாலையிட்டான்......
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
The groom spread out the mat and sprinkled sweet flowers,
Twisting and turning impatiently, he lay waiting.
Five or six young kids gathered together,
Caught hold of the bride and pushed her inside the room.
மாப்பிள்ள பாய விரிச்சான் பூவைத் தெளிச்சான்
நெளிஞ்சு நெளிஞ்சு காத்துக் கெடந்தான்
அஞ்சு ஆறு குட்டிங்கெல்லாம் சேர்ந்து
பொண்ண புடிச்சு உள்ள தள்ளிப்புட்டான்
He drank the milk and ate the fruit,
And lovingly and gently embraced her tight.
Like a starved bull charging towards a pole,
He collapsed onto the young bride's lap.
பாலக் குடிச்சான் பழத்த தின்னான்
பக்குவமாக கட்டி அணைச்சான்
கம்புல பாஞ்ச காஞ்ச மாடாட்டம்
பொண்ணு மடியில சாஞ்சிபுட்டான்
Yet, what he did was utter injustice, total injustice!
Yet, what he did was utter injustice, total injustice!
Even if delicious payasam and lentil vada are served delicacies,
Should one pounce and devour them so greedily, my friend?
These men truly have no self-restraint, go away!
ஆனாலும் அவன் செஞ்சது அக்குரமம் அக்குரமம்
ஆனாலும் அவன் செஞ்சது அக்குரமம் அக்குரமம்
பாயாசம் பருப்புவடை பக்குவமா கெடச்சாலும்
அள்ளித் திங்க அலையலாமா பேரா
இந்த ஆம்பளைக்கே வெவஸ்த இல்ல போடா
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan (rhythmic folk beat)
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Chorus: Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
டக்கிடிடக்கிடிடக்கிடிதான்
டாங்குடக்கிடி டக்கிடிதான்
குழு :
டக்கிடிடக்கிடிடக்கிடிதான்
டாங்குடக்கிடி டக்கிடிதான்
Once she enters the village knowing she belongs to the sacred wedding knot,
She is content with rich milk and content with simple porridge as well.
She is content with rich milk and content with simple porridge as well.
The young woman who arrived here with such a noble character,
Is the dear sister/bride who joined our family.
தாலிக்கு சொந்தமின்னு ஊருக்கு வந்த பின்னே
பாலுக்கும் சம்மதம்தான் கூழுக்கும் சம்மதம்தான்
பாலுக்கும் சம்மதம்தான் கூழுக்கும் சம்மதம்தான்
இந்த கொணம் கொண்டவதான்
இங்கே வந்த தங்கச்சியாம்...
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Just yesterday, just yesterday.
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
நேத்தைக்கு நேத்தைக்கு
The floodwaters coming down a river do not belong to the river itself,
Once she enters her husband's home, there is no going back.
The girl who came to you trusting you completely,
Must be cherished and protected like your own eyes.
ஆத்துல வந்த வெள்ளம் ஆத்துக்கு சொந்தமில்ல
வீட்டுக்கு வந்த பின்னே வேற ஒரு பாதையில்ல
ஒன்ன நம்பி வந்த பொண்ண
கண்ணப் போல காக்க வேணும்.....
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Decorating her cheeks with delicate marks,
Applying kohl neatly inside her eyes,
The golden peacock of a girl who waited patiently,
This maternal cousin/groom placed the wedding garland around her neck.
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
நேத்தைக்கு சமஞ்ச பொண்ணு
நெலம் பாத்து நடந்த பொண்ணு
கன்னத்துல கருப்பெழுதி
கண்ணுக்குளே மை எழுதி
காத்திருந்த பொன் மயில
இந்த மச்சான் மாலையிட்டான்......
...
.....................
Santhana pottazhagan saanja saanja nadaiyazhagan
The handsome groom with a sandalwood mark, walking with a stylish swagger,
Koora sela kondukittu kudhirai yaeri vanthaandi
He came riding a horse, bringing the traditional wedding silk saree.
Vanthaandi vanthaandu varisai kondu vanthaandi
He arrived, bringing all the auspicious ritual offerings with him.
Paakki eduththukittu parisham poda vanthaandi
Bringing the remaining money, he came to pay the bride price.
Kannaalamaam kannaalamaam ponnu
They say it is wedding time for the young bride,
Kattra pudavai chinnaalam
Draping the fine silk saree is a sign of grand celebration.
Kannaalamaam kannaalamaam ponnu
They say it is wedding time for the young bride,
Kattra pudavai chinnaalam
Draping the fine silk saree is a sign of grand celebration.
Silukkaattam irrukkuraa mama ponjaathi
Look at how uncle's wife is glowing like Silk Smitha!
Avala varaveththu paadaatti enna maruvaathi
If we welcome and praise her, what will she offer us in return?
Moiyyo moi moi moi moiiii
Making the sound of collecting the wedding gift funds (Moi)!
Ingae koodiyirukkira aambalamaarukku
To all the men who have gathered here,
Oru saranam saranam
A respectful bow and salutation!
Chorus :Aahaan
Chorus: Aahaan!
Male :Pombalamaarkalukku oru saranam saranam
Male: To all the women who have gathered here, a respectful bow!
Chorus :Aahaan
Chorus: Aahaan!
Male :Thanni kondu vantha thalaivarukku
Male: To the respected leader who brought us drinking water,
Oru saranam saranam
A respectful bow and salutation!
Moi koduththavarukkum kodukka poravarukkum
To those who contributed gift money and to those who are about to,
Oru saranam saranam
A respectful bow and salutation!
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Aa….neththaikku samanja ponnu
Ah... the girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Kannaththula kerupezhuthi
Decorating her cheeks with delicate marks,
Kannukkullae mai ezhuthi
Applying kohl neatly inside her eyes,
Kaaththituntha pon mayila
The golden peacock of a girl who waited patiently,
Intha machchaan maalaiyittaan
This maternal cousin/groom placed the wedding garland around her neck.
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Maappilla paaya virichchaan poovai thelichchan
The groom spread out the mat and sprinkled sweet flowers,
Nelinju nelinju kaaththu kedanthaan
Twisting and turning impatiently, he lay waiting.
Anju aaru kuttingellaam saernthu
Five or six young kids gathered together,
Ponna pudichchcu ulla thalliputtaan
Caught hold of the bride and pushed her inside the room.
Paala kudichchaan pazhaththa thinnaan
He drank the milk and ate the fruit,
Pakkuvamaaga katti anaichchaan
And lovingly and gently embraced her tight.
Kambula paanja kaanja maadaattam
Like a starved bull charging towards a pole,
Ponnu madiyila saanjiputtaan
He collapsed onto the young bride's lap.
Aanaalum avan senjathu akkuramam akkuramam
Yet, what he did was utter injustice, total injustice!
Aanaalum avan senjathu akkuramam akkuramam
Yet, what he did was utter injustice, total injustice!
Paayaasam paruppuvadai pakkuvama kedachchaalum
Even if delicious payasam and lentil vada are served delicacies,
Alli thinga alaiyalaamaa peraa
Should one pounce and devour them so greedily, my friend?
Intha aamalaikkae vevastha illa podaa
These men truly have no self-restraint, go away!
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan (rhythmic folk beat)
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Chorus :Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Chorus: Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Dakkididakkididakkidithaan
Thaalikku Sonthaminnu oorukku vantha pinnae
Once she enters the village knowing she belongs to the sacred wedding knot,
Paalukkum sammathamthaan koozhukkum sammathamthaan
She is content with rich milk and content with simple porridge as well.
Paalukkum sammathamthaan koozhukkum sammathamthaan
She is content with rich milk and content with simple porridge as well.
Intha konam kondavanthaan
The young woman who arrived here with such a noble character,
Ingae vantha thangachchiyaam
Is the dear sister/bride who joined our family.
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Neththaikku neththaikku
Just yesterday, just yesterday.
Aaththula vantha vellam aaththukku sonthamilla
The floodwaters coming down a river do not belong to the river itself,
Veettukku vantha pinnae vera oru paathaiyilla
Once she enters her husband's home, there is no going back.
Onna nambi vantha ponna
The girl who came to you trusting you completely,
Kannai pola kaakka venum
Must be cherished and protected like your own eyes.
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Neththaikku samanja ponnu
The girl who came of age just yesterday,
Nelam paaththu nadantha ponnu
The modest girl who walked while looking down at the ground,
Kannaththula kerupezhuthi
Decorating her cheeks with delicate marks,
Kannukkullae mai ezhuthi
Applying kohl neatly inside her eyes,
Kaaththituntha pon mayila
The golden peacock of a girl who waited patiently,
Intha machchaan maalaiyittaan
This maternal cousin/groom placed the wedding garland around her neck.
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Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic village wedding folk song from the 1984 movie 'Ponnu Pudichirukku' captures the joy, playful teasing, and traditional rituals of a rural Tamil wedding. It opens with descriptions of the handsome groom arriving on horseback with traditional wedding gifts and bride price, while honoring the guests, elders, and hosts through playful salutations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uwamai (Simile)
“Kambula paanja kaanja maadaattam”
Compares the groom's eager behavior in the wedding chamber to a starved bull charging aggressively towards a pole.
Uruvagam / Pazhamozhi (Analogy / Metaphor)
“Aaththula vantha vellam aaththukku sonthamilla”
Uses the metaphor of river floodwaters passing through to symbolize a bride leaving her parental home and belonging entirely to her marital home.
Iyaibu (Ending Rhyme)
“Aambalamaarukku / Pombalamaarkalukku / Thalaivarukku”
Rhyming honorific line endings used during the greeting sequence to build rhythmic energy.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paala kudichchaan pazhaththa thinnaan / Pakkuvamaaga katti anaichchaan”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' creating a pleasing musical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Ponnu Pudichirukku' (1984) featured music by Chandrabose, starring Master Sridhar and Y. G. Mahendran. Sung with signature folk energy by Malaysia Vasudevan and L. R. Anjali, the song features traditional village wedding banter ('Moi' gift announcements) popular in rural Tamil Nadu culture.
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