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Thanga Padhumai Ondru Sadhuraaduthu

From Swami Ayyappan · 1975

Lyricist
Vayalar Ramavarma
Singer
P. Madhuri
Music director
G. Devarajan
Movie name
Swami Ayyappan
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
2 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthu
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthu
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Mogini enbadhival peyarallavo
Nenjam mogam thirandirukkum seerallavo
Maalavan penmai konda malarallavo
Puvi manadhai mayakka vandha silaiyallavo
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Kaniyai pilandhu vaitha kalasangalum
Inba kallil nanaith edutha vadivangalum
Ilaiyil maraithu vaitha malar pandhalum
Kaanum evarukkum bodhai tharum
Idhazh vannamum kondu
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Muthu mani thirai katti anaithoru pooch chendu
Moithu sugam pera odi varum sila pon vandu
Muthu mani thirai katti anaithoru pooch chendu
Moithu sugam pera odi varum sila pon vandu
Thatthai mugathoru muthu padhippaval naanendru
Kaama paarvai silar kalva paarvai silar
Aavalodu sugam pazhaguvaargal silar
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Thai thath thai ena thaavidum kaalgalum
Mannargal maarbinilae
Thatthai adhil aadidum naadagam aayiramae
Thai thath thai ena thaavidum kaalgalum
Mannargal maarbinilae
Thatthai adhil aadidum naadagam aayiramae
Konjum ival nenjam madhurasam
Anjum ival kannil oru pudhu rasam
Iravilae sugamelaam perugida
Uravinai thaeduvom varugavae
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Kaalam pirandha thendru kali kollungal
Ungal kavalai mudindha thendru mozhi sollungal
Kaalam pirandha thendru kali kollungal
Ungal kavalai mudindha thendru mozhi sollungal
Dhaevar ulagil thiru naal kaanungal
Indha dhevi thunaiyil pala naal vaazhungal
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraaduthu
Adhil sandhana porkuzhambu izhaindhoduthu
Thanga padhumai ondru sadhuraadudhu
A golden statue dances gracefully,
Golden sandalwood paste flows smoothly upon it.
A golden statue dances gracefully,
Golden sandalwood paste flows smoothly upon it.
A golden statue dances gracefully.
Isn't Mohini her name?
Isn't she the beauty whose heart is brimming with desire?
Isn't she the flower born of Lord Vishnu taking a woman's form?
Isn't she the sculpture come to charm the whole world?
A golden statue dances gracefully.
Pitchers like sliced ripe fruits,
Shapes bathed in intoxicating sweet wine,
A canopy of flowers hidden beneath leaves,
Bringing intoxication to all who behold them,
Carrying the bright color of petals on her lips—
A golden statue dances gracefully.
A bouquet of flowers wrapped in clusters of pearls,
Golden bees come rushing to swarm and taste its sweetness.
A bouquet of flowers wrapped in clusters of pearls,
Golden bees come rushing to swarm and taste its sweetness.
Saying, "I am the one with a pearl shining on a parrot-like face,"
Some look on with desire, some steal secret glances,
While some eagerly come forward to share in pleasure...
A golden statue dances gracefully.
With feet leaping to the rhythmic beats,
Upon the chests of kings,
A thousand dramas this parrot-like beauty dances upon them!
With feet leaping to the rhythmic beats,
Upon the chests of kings,
A thousand dramas this parrot-like beauty dances upon them!
A sweet nectar fills her tender heart,
A new charm sparkles in her shy eyes;
So that all pleasures overflow through the night,
Let those who seek closeness come forward!
A golden statue dances gracefully.
Rejoice that a new time has arrived,
Declare that all your worries have ended!
Rejoice that a new time has arrived,
Declare that all your worries have ended!
Celebrate this festive day in the realm of the gods,
And live for many days beside this goddess!
A golden statue dances gracefully,
Golden sandalwood paste flows smoothly upon it.
A golden statue dances gracefully.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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