Thingalukku Enna Indru Thirumanamo
From Poojaikku Vandha Malar · 1965
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- A. L. Raghavan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Poojaikku Vandha Malar1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo | Is it the moon's wedding day today? |
| Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo | Is it the moon's wedding day today? |
| Suttri thirigindra thaaragai seedhanamo | Are the surrounding wandering stars its dowry? |
| Pongi varum alaigalil mudhaliravo | Is it the wedding night amidst the surging ocean waves? |
| Vanna poovodu maavilai thoranamo oh oh oh oh | Are the colorful flowers and mango leaves the festive garland? |
| Female | |
| Thingalukkum ungalukkum pudhu uravo | Is there a new relationship between you and the moon? |
| Ummai thaediyae vandhaval pazhangadhaiyo | Is she, who came seeking you, now just an old story? |
| Ingirukkum ennam innum vilangalaiyo | Have you still not understood her intentions here? |
| Indru yengidum naan enna uravillaiyo | Am I, who yearns today, no relation to you at all? |
| Yengidum naan enna uravillaiyo | Am I, who yearns today, no relation to you at all? |
| Thingalukkum ungalukkum pudhu uravo oh oh oh oh | Is there a new relationship between you and the moon? |
| Male | |
| Andha thingalukkum unakkitta peyarillaiyo | Does that moon not share the name you bestowed? |
| Nuraip pongidum alai undhan kuzhal allavo | Are the frothing waves not like your flowing tresses? |
| Naan thangidum idam undhan manam allavo | Is my abiding place not within your heart? |
| Ena thaniyana pirippadhu pizhaiyillaiyo | Is it not a mistake to separate us like this in loneliness? |
| Female | |
| Indha kanniyin peyar enna azhaghillaiyo | Is this maiden's name not beautiful? |
| Adhu kaadhinil thaenena vizhavillaiyo | Did it not fall like honey into your ears? |
| Indha kanniyin peyar enna azhaghillaiyo | Is this maiden's name not beautiful? |
| Adhu kaadhinil thaenena vizhavillaiyo | Did it not fall like honey into your ears? |
| Andha thingalin peyarenna sirandhadhuvo | Is that moon's name really superior? |
| Indha nangaiyin meedhoru kalangamundo | Is there any blemish upon this young woman? |
| Indha nangaiyin meedhoru kalangamundo oh oh oh oh | Is there any blemish upon this young woman? |
| Male | |
| Varum kobamum kunguma kolamidum | Rising anger will leave a mark like red vermillion, |
| Kaal povadhu pol sendru thirumbividum | It will go away and return just like walking feet. |
| Manam aayiram por vagai nadathi vidum | The mind will wage a thousand types of internal battles, |
| Idhu aarambham dhaan andha noi allavo | This is just the beginning, is it not that sweet affliction? |
| Female | |
| Imai vizhiyai moodum varai thirandhirukkum | The eyelids stay wide open until they finally close the eyes, |
| Adhil ilamai koluvaeri maghizhndhirukkum | In them, youth sits enthroned in sheer bliss. |
| Idhazh kanindhum kaniyaamal kuvindhirukkum | Lips remain clustered, ripening yet unripened, |
| Idhai kaadhal enbaargal saridhaano | They call this sweet experience love, is that right? |
| Idhai kaadhal enbaargal saridhaano oh oh oh oh | They call this sweet experience love, is that right? |
| Male | |
| Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo | Is it the moon's wedding day today? |
| Female | |
| Suttri thirigindra thaaragai seedhanamo | Are the surrounding wandering stars its dowry? |
| Male | |
| Pongi varum alaigalil mudhaliravo | Is it the wedding night amidst the surging ocean waves? |
| Female | |
| Vanna poovodu maavilai thoranamo oh oh oh oh | Are the colorful flowers and mango leaves the festive garland? |
திங்களுக்கு என்ன இன்று திருமணமோ
திங்களுக்கு என்ன இன்று திருமணமோ
சுற்றித் திரிகின்ற தாரகை சீதனமோ
பொங்கி வரும் அலைகளில் முதலிரவோ
வண்ணப் பூவோடு மாவிலை தோரணமோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
Is it the moon's wedding day today?
Is it the moon's wedding day today?
Are the surrounding wandering stars its dowry?
Is it the wedding night amidst the surging ocean waves?
Are the colorful flowers and mango leaves the festive garland?
திங்களுக்கும் உங்களுக்கும் புது உறவோ
உம்மை தேடியே வந்தவள் பழங்கதையோ
இங்கிருக்கும் எண்ணம் இன்னும் விளங்கலையோ
இன்று ஏங்கிடும் நான் என்ன உறவில்லையோ
ஏங்கிடும் நான் என்ன உறவில்லையோ
திங்களுக்கும் உங்களுக்கும் புது உறவோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
Is there a new relationship between you and the moon?
Is she, who came seeking you, now just an old story?
Have you still not understood her intentions here?
Am I, who yearns today, no relation to you at all?
Am I, who yearns today, no relation to you at all?
Is there a new relationship between you and the moon?
அந்த திங்களும் உனக்கிட்ட பெயரல்லவோ
நுரைப் பொங்கிடும் அலை உந்தன் குழல் அல்லவோ
நான் தங்கிடும் இடம் உந்தன் மனம் அல்லவோ
எனைத் தனியென பிரிப்பது பிழையல்லவோ
Does that moon not share the name you bestowed?
Are the frothing waves not like your flowing tresses?
Is my abiding place not within your heart?
Is it not a mistake to separate us like this in loneliness?
இந்தக் கன்னியின் பெயரென்ன அழகில்லையோ
அது காதினில் தேனென விழவில்லயோ
இந்தக் கன்னியின் பெயரென்ன அழகில்லையோ
அது காதினில் தேனென விழவில்லயோ
அந்த திங்களின் பெயரென்ன சிறந்ததுவோ
இந்த நங்கையின் மீதொரு கலங்கமுண்டோ...
இந்த நங்கையின் மீதொரு கலங்கமுண்டோ.....ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
Is this maiden's name not beautiful?
Did it not fall like honey into your ears?
Is this maiden's name not beautiful?
Did it not fall like honey into your ears?
Is that moon's name really superior?
Is there any blemish upon this young woman?
Is there any blemish upon this young woman?
வரும் கோபமும் குங்குமக் கோலமிடும்
கால் போவது போல் சென்று திரும்பிவிடும்
மனம் ஆயிரம் போர் வகை நடத்தி விடும்
இது ஆரம்பம்தான் அந்த நோய் அல்லவோ
Rising anger will leave a mark like red vermillion,
It will go away and return just like walking feet.
The mind will wage a thousand types of internal battles,
This is just the beginning, is it not that sweet affliction?
இமை விழியை மூடும் வரை திறந்திருக்கும்
அதில் இளமை கொலுவேறி மகிழ்ந்திருக்கும்
இதழ் கனிந்தும் கனியாமல் குவிந்திருக்கும்
இதை காதல் என்பார்கள் சரிதானோ
இதை காதல் என்பார்கள் சரிதானோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
The eyelids stay wide open until they finally close the eyes,
In them, youth sits enthroned in sheer bliss.
Lips remain clustered, ripening yet unripened,
They call this sweet experience love, is that right?
They call this sweet experience love, is that right?
திங்களுக்கு என்ன இன்று திருமணமோ
Is it the moon's wedding day today?
சுற்றித் திரிகின்ற தாரகை சீதனமோ
Are the surrounding wandering stars its dowry?
பொங்கி வரும் அலைகளில் முதலிரவோ
Is it the wedding night amidst the surging ocean waves?
வண்ணப் பூவோடு மாவிலை
தோரணமோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
Are the colorful flowers and mango leaves the festive garland?
திங்களுக்கு என்ன இன்று
திருமணமோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓஒ ஓஓ
Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo
Is it the moon's wedding day today?
Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo
Is it the moon's wedding day today?
Suttri thirigindra thaaragai seedhanamo
Are the surrounding wandering stars its dowry?
Pongi varum alaigalil mudhaliravo
Is it the wedding night amidst the surging ocean waves?
Vanna poovodu maavilai thoranamo oh oh oh oh
Are the colorful flowers and mango leaves the festive garland?
Thingalukkum ungalukkum pudhu uravo
Is there a new relationship between you and the moon?
Ummai thaediyae vandhaval pazhangadhaiyo
Is she, who came seeking you, now just an old story?
Ingirukkum ennam innum vilangalaiyo
Have you still not understood her intentions here?
Indru yengidum naan enna uravillaiyo
Am I, who yearns today, no relation to you at all?
Yengidum naan enna uravillaiyo
Am I, who yearns today, no relation to you at all?
Thingalukkum ungalukkum pudhu uravo oh oh oh oh
Is there a new relationship between you and the moon?
Andha thingalukkum unakkitta peyarillaiyo
Does that moon not share the name you bestowed?
Nuraip pongidum alai undhan kuzhal allavo
Are the frothing waves not like your flowing tresses?
Naan thangidum idam undhan manam allavo
Is my abiding place not within your heart?
Ena thaniyana pirippadhu pizhaiyillaiyo
Is it not a mistake to separate us like this in loneliness?
Indha kanniyin peyar enna azhaghillaiyo
Is this maiden's name not beautiful?
Adhu kaadhinil thaenena vizhavillaiyo
Did it not fall like honey into your ears?
Indha kanniyin peyar enna azhaghillaiyo
Is this maiden's name not beautiful?
Adhu kaadhinil thaenena vizhavillaiyo
Did it not fall like honey into your ears?
Andha thingalin peyarenna sirandhadhuvo
Is that moon's name really superior?
Indha nangaiyin meedhoru kalangamundo
Is there any blemish upon this young woman?
Indha nangaiyin meedhoru kalangamundo oh oh oh oh
Is there any blemish upon this young woman?
Varum kobamum kunguma kolamidum
Rising anger will leave a mark like red vermillion,
Kaal povadhu pol sendru thirumbividum
It will go away and return just like walking feet.
Manam aayiram por vagai nadathi vidum
The mind will wage a thousand types of internal battles,
Idhu aarambham dhaan andha noi allavo
This is just the beginning, is it not that sweet affliction?
Imai vizhiyai moodum varai thirandhirukkum
The eyelids stay wide open until they finally close the eyes,
Adhil ilamai koluvaeri maghizhndhirukkum
In them, youth sits enthroned in sheer bliss.
Idhazh kanindhum kaniyaamal kuvindhirukkum
Lips remain clustered, ripening yet unripened,
Idhai kaadhal enbaargal saridhaano
They call this sweet experience love, is that right?
Idhai kaadhal enbaargal saridhaano oh oh oh oh
They call this sweet experience love, is that right?
Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo
Is it the moon's wedding day today?
Suttri thirigindra thaaragai seedhanamo
Are the surrounding wandering stars its dowry?
Pongi varum alaigalil mudhaliravo
Is it the wedding night amidst the surging ocean waves?
Vanna poovodu maavilai thoranamo oh oh oh oh
Are the colorful flowers and mango leaves the festive garland?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet from the 1965 film 'Poojaikku Vandha Malar' uses rich cosmic imagery to portray the tender romance and playful banter between lovers. The lyrics frame nature itself—the moon, stars, waves, and garlands—as participants in a celestial wedding, drawing parallels between nature's beauty and the couple's burgeoning affection. The female protagonist playfully questions her lover's heart while expressing her deep desire to remain united with him. The second half explores the psychological nuances of love, describing how momentary anger, restless thoughts, sleepless nights, and shy hesitation are all quintessential symptoms of romance. Vaali's evocative words portray love as a beautiful affliction that transforms ordinary moments into an extraordinary celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Thingalukku enna indru thirumanamo”
Human attributes such as marriage (thirumanam), wedding night (mudhaliravu), and dowry (seedhanam) are assigned to celestial bodies like the moon and stars.
Simile (Upamai)
“Adhu kaadhinil thaenena vizhavillaiyo”
The sound of the maiden's name entering the lover's ears is explicitly compared to sweet honey ('thaenena').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Idhu aarambham dhaan andha noi allavo”
Love is metaphorically referred to as a disease or affliction ('noi') that plagues the lovers with sweet yearning.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Indha kanniyin peyar enna azhaghillaiyo / Adhu kaadhinil thaenena vizhavillaiyo”
Matching initial sounds across adjacent lines or phrases, creating a melodic flow characteristic of classical Tamil poetry.
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Trivia
'Poojaikku Vandha Malar' (1965) featured music composed by the iconic duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kavignar Vaali. Rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, this track remains one of the finest examples of 1960s Tamil cinema's poetic romantic duets.
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