Sivagangai Cheemai
From Sivagangai Seemai · 1959
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Sivagangai Seemai1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Male | |
| Evar vandhaalum | Whoever comes to invade |
| Edhirththu nirkkum | It stands up and resists |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Male | |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Hooo ooo oo oo | Hooo ooo oo oo |
| Hoo ooo ooo ooo | Hoo ooo ooo ooo |
| Male | |
| Por mugaththil yeri nindru | Standing tall on the battlefront |
| Per valarththa paandi naattin | Enhancing the fame of the Pandyan kingdom |
| Seer valarththu vaazhvadhengal | Nurturing greatness and thriving is our |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Male | |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi | Hoi |
| Annai makkal ondru pattu | The children of the motherland unite |
| Thanmai kandu menmai kondu | Recognizing their true nature with dignity |
| Arpudhangal seidhadhengal | Performing wondrous deeds is our |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Female | |
| Kachchanindha sirppa maadhar | Sculptural women adorned in fine attire |
| Kaar sadhangai por muzhangi | Echoing with anklets sounding like thunderous battle |
| Kaaviyangal seidhadhengal | Creating legendary epics is our |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Chorus :Kaaviyangal seidhadhengal | Chorus: Creating legendary epics is our |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Male | |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Chorus | |
| Annai makkal ondru pattu | The children of the motherland unite |
| Thanmai kandu menmai kondu | Recognizing their true nature with dignity |
| Arpudhangal seidhadhengal | Performing wondrous deeds is our |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Chorus | |
| Andrum indrum endrum endha | In the past, today, and forever, to no |
| Anniyarkkum adimai indri | Foreign invaders will it ever be enslaved |
| Thannaiyaandu thaan valarndha | Self-ruled and ever-growing is our |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Male | |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Male | |
| Haa….aaa…..aa……aa… | Haa....aaa.....aa......aa... |
| Chorus :{Annai makkal ondru pattu | Chorus: The children of the motherland unite |
| Thanmai kandu menmai kondu | Recognizing their true nature with dignity |
| Arpudhangal seidhadhengal | Performing wondrous deeds is our |
| Sivagangai seemai } (2) | Sivagangai region (2) |
| Chorus | |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Engal sivagangai seemai | Our Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
| Sivagangai seemai | Sivagangai region |
மற்றும் ஏ. பி. கோமளா
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Whoever comes to invade
It stands up and resists
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
எவர் வந்தாலும்
எதிர்த்து நிற்கும்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Hooo ooo oo oo
Hoo ooo ooo ooo
ஆண் குழு :
ஹோய்
அன்னை மக்கள் ஒன்றுப்பட்டு
தன்மை கண்டு மென்மை கொண்டு
அற்புதங்கள் செய்தது எங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Standing tall on the battlefront
Enhancing the fame of the Pandyan kingdom
Nurturing greatness and thriving is our
Sivagangai region
பெண் குழு :
அன்னை மக்கள் ஒன்றுப்பட்டு
தன்மை கண்டு மென்மை கொண்டு
அற்புதங்கள் செய்தது எங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஓ
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஓ
Hoi
The children of the motherland unite
Recognizing their true nature with dignity
Performing wondrous deeds is our
Sivagangai region
ஆண் குழு :
ஹோய்
அன்னை மக்கள் ஒன்றுப்பட்டு
தன்மை கண்டு மென்மை கொண்டு
அற்புதங்கள் செய்தது எங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sculptural women adorned in fine attire
Echoing with anklets sounding like thunderous battle
Creating legendary epics is our
Sivagangai region
Chorus: Creating legendary epics is our
Sivagangai region
போர் முகத்தில் ஏறி நின்று
போர் வளர்த்த பாண்டி நாட்டின்
சீர் வளர்த்து வாழ்வதெங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
The children of the motherland unite
Recognizing their true nature with dignity
Performing wondrous deeds is our
Sivagangai region
ஹோய்
அன்னை மக்கள் ஒன்றுப்பட்டு
தன்மை கண்டு மென்மை கொண்டு
அற்புதங்கள் செய்தது எங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
In the past, today, and forever, to no
Foreign invaders will it ever be enslaved
Self-ruled and ever-growing is our
Sivagangai region
கச்சணிந்த சிற்ப மாதர்
காற் சதங்கை போர் முழங்கி
காவியங்கள் செய்ததெங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
குழு :
காவியங்கள் செய்ததெங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Haa....aaa.....aa......aa...
Chorus: The children of the motherland unite
Recognizing their true nature with dignity
Performing wondrous deeds is our
Sivagangai region (2)
அன்னை மக்கள் ஒன்றுப்பட்டு
தன்மை கண்டு மென்மை கொண்டு
அற்புதங்கள் செய்தது எங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai region
அன்றும் இன்றும் என்றும் எந்த
அன்னியர்க்கும் அடிமை இன்றித்
தன்னையாண்டு தான் வளர்ந்த
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
ஹா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
குழு :
{அன்னை மக்கள் ஒன்றுப்பட்டு
தன்மை கண்டு மென்மை கொண்டு
அற்புதங்கள் செய்தது எங்கள்
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை} (2)
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
எங்கள் சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
சிவகங்கைச் சீமை
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Evar vandhaalum
Whoever comes to invade
Edhirththu nirkkum
It stands up and resists
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Hooo ooo oo oo
Hooo ooo oo oo
Hoo ooo ooo ooo
Hoo ooo ooo ooo
Por mugaththil yeri nindru
Standing tall on the battlefront
Per valarththa paandi naattin
Enhancing the fame of the Pandyan kingdom
Seer valarththu vaazhvadhengal
Nurturing greatness and thriving is our
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Hoi
Hoi
Annai makkal ondru pattu
The children of the motherland unite
Thanmai kandu menmai kondu
Recognizing their true nature with dignity
Arpudhangal seidhadhengal
Performing wondrous deeds is our
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Kachchanindha sirppa maadhar
Sculptural women adorned in fine attire
Kaar sadhangai por muzhangi
Echoing with anklets sounding like thunderous battle
Kaaviyangal seidhadhengal
Creating legendary epics is our
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Chorus :Kaaviyangal seidhadhengal
Chorus: Creating legendary epics is our
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Annai makkal ondru pattu
The children of the motherland unite
Thanmai kandu menmai kondu
Recognizing their true nature with dignity
Arpudhangal seidhadhengal
Performing wondrous deeds is our
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Andrum indrum endrum endha
In the past, today, and forever, to no
Anniyarkkum adimai indri
Foreign invaders will it ever be enslaved
Thannaiyaandu thaan valarndha
Self-ruled and ever-growing is our
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Haa….aaa…..aa……aa…
Haa....aaa.....aa......aa...
Chorus :{Annai makkal ondru pattu
Chorus: The children of the motherland unite
Thanmai kandu menmai kondu
Recognizing their true nature with dignity
Arpudhangal seidhadhengal
Performing wondrous deeds is our
Sivagangai seemai } (2)
Sivagangai region (2)
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Engal sivagangai seemai
Our Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Sivagangai seemai
Sivagangai region
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Sivagangai Seemai is a stirring patriotic anthem that celebrates the historic bravery, sovereign spirit, and rich cultural heritage of the Sivagangai region in Tamil Nadu. The song glorifies the indomitable courage of its people who unite against any external invaders, upholding the legacy and honor of the ancient Pandyan realm. Through vivid lyrics depicting valiant warriors on the battlefield, culturally rich traditions, and an unwavering record of independence, the song emphasizes self-governance and collective pride. Written by the iconic lyricist Kannadasan, it serves as a powerful ode to freedom fighters and the resilient identity of the Tamil land.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Annai makkal ondru pattu / Thanmai kandu menmai kondu”
The second consonant sound 'n' (ன்) rhymes across consecutive lines (Annai / Thanmai / Arpudhangal), producing a harmonious poetic cadence.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Por mugaththil yeri nindru / Per valarththa paandi naattin”
Initial consonant sounds 'P' are repeated across adjacent words (Por / Per / Paandi) to create rhythm.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Sivagangai seemai / Engal sivagangai seemai”
The repetitive refrain 'Sivagangai seemai' reinforces regional pride and gives the song an anthemic quality.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Sivagangai Seemai' (1959) was a historical drama film written and produced by the legendary Tamil poet Kannadasan. The film dramatized the heroic saga of the Maruthu Pandiyar brothers who waged an early armed struggle against British colonial rule in South India.
Keep listening
More from Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai
Sivagangai Seemai