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Thanga Padhumai Ondru Sadhuraaduthu

From Swami Ayyappan · 1975

Lyricist
Vayalar Ramavarma
Singer
P. Madhuri
Music director
G. Devarajan
Details
Swami Ayyappan1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthuOn it, golden sandalwood paste flows smoothly
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthuOn it, golden sandalwood paste flows smoothly
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Female
Mogini enbadhival peyarallavoIsn't her name Mohini?
Nenjam mogam thirandirukkum seerallavoIsn't her open heart full of desire and beauty?
Maalavan penmai konda malarallavoIsn't she the flower form taken by Lord Vishnu as a woman?
Puvi manadhai mayakka vandha silaiyallavoIsn't she a statue born to mesmerize the minds of the earth?
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Female
Kaniyai pilandhu vaitha kalasangalumPots like split open fruits
Inba kallil nanaith edutha vadivangalumForms soaked in the wine of pleasure
Ilaiyil maraithu vaitha malar pandhalumA flower canopy hidden behind leaves
Kaanum evarukkum bodhai tharumIt intoxicates anyone who beholds it
Idhazh vannamum konduHaving the colorful shade of flower petals
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Female
Muthu mani thirai katti anaithoru pooch chenduHanging a curtain of pearls, hugging like a bouquet of flowers
Moithu sugam pera odi varum sila pon vanduSome golden beetles run towards her to swarm and seek pleasure
Muthu mani thirai katti anaithoru pooch chenduHanging a curtain of pearls, hugging like a bouquet of flowers
Moithu sugam pera odi varum sila pon vanduSome golden beetles run towards her to swarm and seek pleasure
Thatthai mugathoru muthu padhippaval naanendruSaying I am the one who imprints a pearl on a parrot face
Kaama paarvai silar kalva paarvai silarSome cast lustful glances, some cast thievish glances
Aavalodu sugam pazhaguvaargal silarSome relish pleasure with eager desire
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Female
Thai thath thai ena thaavidum kaalgalumFeet that leap to the rhythm of 'Thai Thath Thai'
Mannargal maarbinilaeUpon the chests of kings
Thatthai adhil aadidum naadagam aayiramaeThe parrot-like plays performed on them are thousands
Thai thath thai ena thaavidum kaalgalumFeet that leap to the rhythm of 'Thai Thath Thai'
Mannargal maarbinilaeUpon the chests of kings
Thatthai adhil aadidum naadagam aayiramaeThe parrot-like plays performed on them are thousands
Konjum ival nenjam madhurasamThe coaxing heart of hers is sweet nectar
Anjum ival kannil oru pudhu rasamIn her shy eyes lies a new flavor of bliss
Iravilae sugamelaam perugidaSo that all pleasure swells during the night
Uravinai thaeduvom varugavaeLet us seek relationships, come forward!
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Female
Kaalam pirandha thendru kali kollungalCelebrate that a new era has dawned
Ungal kavalai mudindha thendru mozhi sollungalSpeak words declaring that your worries have ended
Kaalam pirandha thendru kali kollungalCelebrate that a new era has dawned
Ungal kavalai mudindha thendru mozhi sollungalSpeak words declaring that your worries have ended
Dhaevar ulagil thiru naal kaanungalWitness a festival day in the world of gods
Indha dhevi thunaiyil pala naal vaazhungalLive for many days with the companionship of this goddess
Female
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthuA golden statue dances gracefully
Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthuOn it, golden sandalwood paste flows smoothly
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraadudhuA golden statue dances gracefully

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song vividly describes the divine and enchanting dance of Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu, as depicted in the classic film Swami Ayyappan (1975). It portrays her breathtaking beauty, comparing her exquisite form to a golden statue anointed with fragrant sandalwood paste. Her mesmerizing movements, graceful stance, and seductive elegance captivate everyone in her presence, calling deities and kings alike to partake in the divine celebration of beauty and pleasure. The lyrics capture the ethereal allure of Mohini as she brings joy, heralds a new era free of worries, and transforms the atmosphere into a heavenly festival. The song weaves metaphors of nature, flowers, nectar, and precious gems to highlight her supreme feminine grace, symbolizing the enchanting power of divine illusion (Maya).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu

Comparing Mohini directly to a golden statue ('Thanga padhumai') and Vishnu's female form to a flower ('Maalavan penmai konda malar').

Rhythm & Alliteration (Moonaai / Etukai)

Thai thath thai ena thaavidum kaalgalum

Rhythmic sound patterns and matching initial consonant sounds across verses mimicking dance beats.

Visual Imagery

Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthu

Rich visual descriptions of golden sandalwood paste flowing on a statue and pearl curtains around flowers.

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Trivia

The song originates from the Tamil version of the landmark 1975 devotional film 'Swami Ayyappan' directed by P. Subramaniam. The film's music was composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics originally penned in Malayalam by Vayalar Ramavarma and adapted into Tamil.

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