Thendral Poongaavil
From Manthiri Kumaran · 1963
- Lyricist
- Puratchi Dasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Rajan Nagendra
- Details
- Manthiri Kumaran1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai | The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden |
| Male :Kandathoo semmalai | Male: Is that a red mountain seen in the distance? |
| Female :Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai | Female: The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden |
| Male :Kandathoo semmalai | Male: Is that a red mountain seen in the distance? |
| Both :Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai | Both: The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden |
| Male | |
| Kaaviya koyil karkonda kaadhal | Love carved in stone like an epic temple |
| Kalai thondu seiyum alaikadaale | O wavy ocean serving the cause of fine arts! |
| Female :Haa..aaa..aa…aaaaaaa aa | Female: Haa..aaa..aa...aaaaaaa aa (Vocalizing) |
| Idhayamum konja ila naghai sindha | As the heart fondles and a gentle smile spills over |
| Mudhu malai thandha mani thidalae | O precious platform bestowed by the ancient mountain! |
| Male | |
| Sirpangal vaazhnaale | Where sculptures come alive for a lifetime |
| Thikthikkum thaenpaale | O sweet milk and honey that fills the heart with delight! |
| Female :Thiranda ezhuthaale | Female: Through rich and poetic written words |
| Female | |
| Vanjiyar soozhndha varugaiyai paadum | Singing of the arrival of beautiful maidens |
| Male :Painkodi neenga karumbhai thedum | Male: Leaving the tender creeper to search for sweet sugarcane |
| Female | |
| Konjudhal pola kobamaai pesum | Speaking in anger that sounds like playful endearment |
| Male :Kobamum pondra konjavum seiyum | Male: Showing love and affection even through feigned anger |
| Female :Pon madi vayasaachu | Female: The golden lap has now matured with age |
| Male :Poovaiyar kankaachi | Male: A mesmerizing visual feast of lovely maidens |
| Both :Podhigai malai maatchi ..eee | Both: Such is the majestic glory of the Podhigai mountains! |
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
கண்டதோ பொன்மலை
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
கண்டதோ பொன்மலை
இருவரும் :
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden
Male: Is that a red mountain seen in the distance?
Female: The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden
Male: Is that a red mountain seen in the distance?
Both: The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden
முனங்கல் :
.........
Love carved in stone like an epic temple
O wavy ocean serving the cause of fine arts!
Female: Haa..aaa..aa...aaaaaaa aa (Vocalizing)
As the heart fondles and a gentle smile spills over
O precious platform bestowed by the ancient mountain!
காவிய கோயில் கற்கொண்ட காதல்
கலை தொண்டு செய்யும் அலைகடலே
ஹா..ஆஆ..ஆ...ஆஆஆஆ
இதயமும் கொஞ்ச இள நகை சிந்த
முது மலை தந்த மணி திடலே
Where sculptures come alive for a lifetime
O sweet milk and honey that fills the heart with delight!
Female: Through rich and poetic written words
சிற்பங்கள் வாழ்நாளே
திக்திக்கும் தேன்பாலே
திரண்ட எழுத்தாளே...
Singing of the arrival of beautiful maidens
Male: Leaving the tender creeper to search for sweet sugarcane
இருவரும் :
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
கண்டதோ பொன்மலை
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
Speaking in anger that sounds like playful endearment
Male: Showing love and affection even through feigned anger
Female: The golden lap has now matured with age
Male: A mesmerizing visual feast of lovely maidens
Both: Such is the majestic glory of the Podhigai mountains!
வஞ்சியர் சூழ்ந்த வருகைப் பாடும்
பைங்கொடி நீங்க கரும்பை தேடும்
முனங்கல் :
...............
கொஞ்சுதல் போல கோபமாய் பேசும்
கோபமும் போன்ற கொஞ்சவும் செய்யும்
பொன் மடி வயசாச்சு
பூவையார் கண்காச்சி
இருவரும் :
பொதிகை மலை மாச்சி ..ஈஈ..
இருவரும் :
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
கண்டதோ பொன்மலை
தென்றல் பூங்காவில் நின்றாடும் தோகை
Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai
The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden
Male :Kandathoo semmalai
Male: Is that a red mountain seen in the distance?
Female :Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai
Female: The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden
Male :Kandathoo semmalai
Male: Is that a red mountain seen in the distance?
Both :Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai
Both: The peacock dancing gracefully in the gentle breeze of the flower garden
Kaaviya koyil karkonda kaadhal
Love carved in stone like an epic temple
Kalai thondu seiyum alaikadaale
O wavy ocean serving the cause of fine arts!
Female :Haa..aaa..aa…aaaaaaa aa
Female: Haa..aaa..aa...aaaaaaa aa (Vocalizing)
Idhayamum konja ila naghai sindha
As the heart fondles and a gentle smile spills over
Mudhu malai thandha mani thidalae
O precious platform bestowed by the ancient mountain!
Sirpangal vaazhnaale
Where sculptures come alive for a lifetime
Thikthikkum thaenpaale
O sweet milk and honey that fills the heart with delight!
Female :Thiranda ezhuthaale
Female: Through rich and poetic written words
Vanjiyar soozhndha varugaiyai paadum
Singing of the arrival of beautiful maidens
Male :Painkodi neenga karumbhai thedum
Male: Leaving the tender creeper to search for sweet sugarcane
Konjudhal pola kobamaai pesum
Speaking in anger that sounds like playful endearment
Male :Kobamum pondra konjavum seiyum
Male: Showing love and affection even through feigned anger
Female :Pon madi vayasaachu
Female: The golden lap has now matured with age
Male :Poovaiyar kankaachi
Male: A mesmerizing visual feast of lovely maidens
Both :Podhigai malai maatchi ..eee
Both: Such is the majestic glory of the Podhigai mountains!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet celebrates the grandeur of love intertwined with Tamil heritage, art, and nature. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Podhigai mountains—traditionally associated with the birth of the Tamil language—the song compares the lovers' affections to timeless sculptures, epic temples, and sweet honey.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaaviya koyil karkonda kaadhal”
Love is metaphorically framed as an epic temple carved out of stone, highlighting its permanent and sacred nature.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thendral poongaavil nindraadum thoghai”
Repetition of consonant and vowel sounds at the beginning of words to create a rhythmic flow.
Muran (Oxymoron / Contrast)
“Konjudhal pola kobamaai pesum”
The lyrics contrast anger (kobam) with affectionate coaxing (konjudhal), describing how playful lovers express affection through anger.
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Trivia
Manthiri Kumaran (1963) features music composed by the famous duo Rajan-Nagendra. While predominantly celebrated as legends in Kannada cinema, their compositions in Tamil cinema remain beloved for their rich classical melodies and orchestration.
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