Thirumaangalya Dharanam
From Nala Damayanthi · 2003
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Sujatha Mohan, Sriram Parthasarathy, Saijanani
- Music director
- Ramesh Vinayakam
- Details
- Nala Damayanthi2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thirumaangalya dhaaranam aachu | The sacred thread tying ceremony is complete |
| Nalangu kalyaanam aaha nalangu kalyanam | The Nalangu marriage ritual, ah the Nalangu marriage |
| Oho thaengai urutti aplam thatti | Oho, rolling coconuts and crushing papads |
| Nalangu kalyaanam aaha nalangu kalyanam oho | The Nalangu marriage ritual, ah the Nalangu marriage, oho |
| Chorus | |
| Dhum tha dhum tha aaha thakida dheem aaha (3) | Dhum tha dhum tha ah thakida dheem ah (3) |
| Female | |
| Pukkaam porandhaa manushaalellaam | All the people from the groom's and bride's sides |
| Onna saerungo | Gather together |
| Chorus :Aaaha | Chorus: Aaha |
| Female :Onna saerungoChorus :Oho | Female: Gather together; Chorus: Oho |
| Female | |
| Maaplai ponnil yaar dhaan samaththu | Between the groom and bride, who is truly clever? |
| Nanna paarungo | Watch closely |
| Chorus :Aaha | Chorus: Aaha |
| Female :Nanna paarungoChorus :Oho | Female: Watch closely; Chorus: Oho |
| Male | |
| Sammandhi sandai nilaiyila mattum | Fights between in-laws, only in that matter |
| Kaattakoodaadhu | Should not be shown |
| Chorus :Aaaha | Chorus: Aaha |
| Male :Kaattakoodaadhu | Male: Should not be shown |
| Chorus :Oho | Chorus: Oho |
| Male :Sirusa vandhaa perusa aakki | Male: If it starts small, don't make it big |
| Pesa koodaadhu | And talk about it |
| Chorus :Aaha | Chorus: Aaha |
| Male :Pesa koodaadhu | Male: Don't talk about it |
| Chorus :Oho | Chorus: Oho |
| Female | |
| Idhu polae inimaelae varum vaadham pidivaadham | Arguments and stubbornness like this will arise in the future |
| Male :Vilaiyaatta ninaichaalae sondham vaazhum pala kaalam | Male: If taken lightly, relationships will endure for a long time |
| Female | |
| Pukkaam porandhaa manushaalellaam | All the people from the groom's and bride's sides |
| Onna saerungo onna saerungo | Gather together, gather together |
| Male | |
| Maaplai ponnil yaar dhaan samaththu | Between the groom and bride, who is truly clever? |
| Nanna paarungo nanna paarungo | Watch closely, watch closely |
| Female | |
| Aathukkaarar vachiruppaar | The husband will harbor |
| Aasaigalai pothi pothi | Desires concealed deep within |
| Konjam kooda kaattikaama | Without showing it even a little bit |
| Vandhiduvaar suthi suthi | He will wander around you |
| Male | |
| Aambadaiyar orakkannum | The husband's side-glance |
| Avvalava sutham illai | Isn't that innocent |
| Purushaalaiyae kuththam solli | Finding fault only with husbands |
| Pesuradhu arthamillai | And talking is meaningless |
| Female | |
| Mana manakkil oru manmadhan dhaan | In his mind's heart, he is a Cupid |
| Manmadhan dhaan | Indeed a Cupid |
| Aanaal nijaththil oru angudhan dhaan | But in reality, he is just a frail man |
| Angudhan dhaan | Just a frail man |
| Azhagiya unnai kandaal arai liter jollu vidum | Seeing beautiful you, he drools half a liter |
| Male | |
| Adadaa ivadhaan kiliopaatra | Oh my, she thinks she is Cleopatra |
| Perusa vandhu bavla kaatra | Coming here and showing off big attitude |
| Female | |
| Maama murai dhaan theriyum naekku | I know my rightful relation as your suitor |
| Modhi paatha odayum mookku | If you mess with me, your nose will break |
| Male | |
| Pitham romba muththi pochu | Madness has reached its peak |
| Female :Nee dhaan oru achu pichu | Female: You are just a silly crazy guy |
| Male :Nooru paeru paaka pora | Male: A hundred people are going to watch |
| Female :Sandai enna kaekka pora | Female: Are they going to hear our fight? |
| Male :Adidaa melam…………. | Male: Beat the drums! |
| Chorus | |
| Thiruvaangooru rajavaattam | Like the King of Travancore |
| Vaachaar maapillai aaha vaachaar maapillai oho | Got a groom like that, ah got a groom like that, oho |
| Guruvaayooru kovil kilakka | East of Guruvayur temple |
| Vaachaa manaponnu aaha vaacha manaponnu oho | Got a bride like that, ah got a bride like that, oho |
| Female | |
| Kannu rendil maalai ittu | Garlanding with two eyes |
| Karpanaiyil thaali katti | Tying the sacred knot in imagination |
| Vaazhugira ponnukkellaam | For all the girls living like this |
| Vaelai eppo vandhu saerum | When will their time arrive? |
| Male | |
| Yaarukkunnu yaara vachaan | Who was made for whom |
| Yaarum ingae sonnadhillae | No one here has ever told |
| Kalyanathai nichayikkum | Fixing the marriage |
| Government sorkkathilae | The government is in heaven |
| Female | |
| Manam virumbiyavan kittavaenum kittavaenum | The one the heart desires should come close, come close |
| Mancha kaitha avan kattavaenum kattavaenum | He should tie the yellow thread, tie the thread |
| Adhukkunnu kaathirukkum ethanaiyo ponnu undu | So many girls are waiting for just that |
| Male | |
| Ariya dhevi ariyaa pennae | Oh Goddess Ariya, oh innocent girl |
| Saridhaan endru naana sonnaen? | Did I say it was alright? |
| Female :Radha ennam theriyaadhoda | Female: Don't you know Radha's thoughts? |
| Madhavan-ukku puriyaadhoda? | Doesn't Madhavan understand? |
| Male :Nenjil oru noai irukuu | Male: There is a sickness in the heart |
| Female :Pitham kettu poirukku | Female: Mind has gone completely mad |
| Male :Ennannavo aayirukku | Male: So many strange things are happening |
| Female :Panchu pakkam paeyirukku | Female: There is fire near cotton |
| Male :Saamiyae saranam……… | Male: Lord, I seek refuge! |
| Female | |
| Swaathi thirunaal keerthanam polae | Like a Swathi Thirunal musical composition |
| Engaathu ponnuChorus :Mmmhmmm,,,, | Our family's girl; Chorus: Mmmhmmm |
| Female :Sruthilayam nanna saerndhaa polae | Female: Like pitch and rhythm perfectly joining together |
| Kachchaeri pannuChorus :Aaaaah….ooohhooo… | Perform a musical concert; Chorus: Aaaaah oooohhooo |
திருமாங்கல்ய தாரணம் ஆச்சு
நழுங்கு கல்யாணம் ஆஹா நழுங்கு கல்யாணம்
ஓஹோ தேங்காய் உருட்டி அப்பளம் தட்டி
நழுங்கு கல்யாணம் ஆஹா நழுங்கு கல்யாணம் ஓஹோ
The sacred thread tying ceremony is complete
The Nalangu marriage ritual, ah the Nalangu marriage
Oho, rolling coconuts and crushing papads
The Nalangu marriage ritual, ah the Nalangu marriage, oho
தும் த தும் த ஆஹா தகிட தீம் ஆஹா (3)
Dhum tha dhum tha ah thakida dheem ah (3)
புக்காம் பொறந்தா மனுஷானெல்லாம்
ஒண்ணா சேருங்கோ
குழு :
ஆஹா
ஒண்ணா சேருங்கோ
குழு :
ஓஹோ
All the people from the groom's and bride's sides
Gather together
Chorus: Aaha
Female: Gather together; Chorus: Oho
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணில் யார்தான் சமத்து
நன்னா பாருங்கோ
குழு :
ஆஹா
நன்னா பாருங்கோ
குழு :
ஓஹோ
Between the groom and bride, who is truly clever?
Watch closely
Chorus: Aaha
Female: Watch closely; Chorus: Oho
சம்மந்தி சண்டை நிலையில மட்டும்
காட்டாக்கூடாது
குழு :
ஆஹா
காட்டாக்கூடாது
குழு :
ஓஹோ
சிறுசா வந்தா பெருசா ஆக்கி
பேசக்கூடாது
குழு :
ஆஹா
பேசக்கூடாது
குழு :
ஓஹோ
Fights between in-laws, only in that matter
Should not be shown
Chorus: Aaha
Male: Should not be shown
Chorus: Oho
Male: If it starts small, don't make it big
And talk about it
Chorus: Aaha
Male: Don't talk about it
Chorus: Oho
இது போலே இனிமேலே வரும் வாதம் பிடிவாதம்
விளையாட்ட நினைச்சாலே சொந்தம் வாழும் பல காலம்
Arguments and stubbornness like this will arise in the future
Male: If taken lightly, relationships will endure for a long time
புக்காம் பொறந்தா மனுஷானெல்லாம்
ஒண்ணா சேருங்கோ ஒண்ணா சேருங்கோ
All the people from the groom's and bride's sides
Gather together, gather together
மாப்பிள்ளை பொண்ணில் யார்தான் சமத்து
நன்னா பாருங்கோ நன்னா பாருங்கோ
Between the groom and bride, who is truly clever?
Watch closely, watch closely
ஆத்துகாரர் வச்சிருப்பார்
ஆசைகளை பொத்தி பொத்தி
கொஞ்சம் கூட காட்டிக்காம
வந்திடுவார் சுத்தி சுத்தி
The husband will harbor
Desires concealed deep within
Without showing it even a little bit
He will wander around you
ஆம்படையார் ஓரக்கண்ணும்
அவ்வளவா சுத்தம் இல்லை
புருஷாலையே குத்தம் சொல்லி
பேசுறது அர்த்தமில்லை
The husband's side-glance
Isn't that innocent
Finding fault only with husbands
And talking is meaningless
மன கணக்கில் ஒரு மன்மதன்தான்
மன்மதன்தான் தான்
ஆனால் நிஜத்தில் ஒரு அங்குஜதான் தான்
அங்குஜதான் தான்
அழகிய உன்னை கண்டால்
அரை லிட்டர் ஜொள்ளு விடும்
In his mind's heart, he is a Cupid
Indeed a Cupid
But in reality, he is just a frail man
Just a frail man
Seeing beautiful you, he drools half a liter
அடடா இவதான் கிளியோபாட்ரா
பெருசா வந்து பாவ்லா காட்றா
Oh my, she thinks she is Cleopatra
Coming here and showing off big attitude
மாமா முறைதான் தெரியும் நேக்கு
மோதி பாத்தா ஓடையும் மூக்கு
I know my rightful relation as your suitor
If you mess with me, your nose will break
பித்தம் ரொம்ப முத்தி போச்சு
நீதான் ஒரு அச்சு பிச்சு
நூறு பேரு பாக்க போற
சண்டை என்ன கேட்க போற
அடிடா மேளம்......
Madness has reached its peak
Female: You are just a silly crazy guy
Male: A hundred people are going to watch
Female: Are they going to hear our fight?
Male: Beat the drums!
திருவாங்கூறு ராஜாவாட்டம்
வாச்சார் மாப்பிள்ளை ஆஹா
வாச்சார் மாப்பிள்ளை ஓஹோ
குருவாயூரு கோவில் கிழக்கா
வாச்சா மணபொண்ணு ஆஹா
வாச்சா மணபொண்ணு ஓஹோ
Like the King of Travancore
Got a groom like that, ah got a groom like that, oho
East of Guruvayur temple
Got a bride like that, ah got a bride like that, oho
கண்ணு ரெண்டில் மாலை இட்டு
கற்பனையில் தாலி கட்டி
வாழுகிற பொண்ணுக்கெல்லாம்
வேலை எப்போ வந்து சேரும்
Garlanding with two eyes
Tying the sacred knot in imagination
For all the girls living like this
When will their time arrive?
யாருக்குன்னு யார வச்சான்
யாரும் இங்கே சொன்னதில்லே
கல்யாணத்தை நிச்சியிக்கும்
கவர்ன்மென்ட் சொர்க்கத்திலே
Who was made for whom
No one here has ever told
Fixing the marriage
The government is in heaven
மனம் விரும்பியவன்
கிட்டவேணும் கிட்டவேணும்
மஞ்ச கயித்த அவன்
கட்ட வேணும் கட்ட வேணும்
அதுக்குன்னு காத்திருக்கும்
எத்தனையோ பொண்ணு உண்டு
The one the heart desires should come close, come close
He should tie the yellow thread, tie the thread
So many girls are waiting for just that
அறிய தேவி அறியா பெண்ணே
சரிதான் என்று நானா சொன்னேன்
ராதா எண்ணம் தெரியாதோட
மாதவனுக்கு புரியாதோடா
நெஞ்சில் ஒரு நோய் இருக்கு
பித்தம் கெட்டு போயிருக்கு
என்னென்னவோ ஆயிருக்கு
பஞ்சு பக்கம் பேயிருக்கு
சாமியே சரணம்...................
Oh Goddess Ariya, oh innocent girl
Did I say it was alright?
Female: Don't you know Radha's thoughts?
Doesn't Madhavan understand?
Male: There is a sickness in the heart
Female: Mind has gone completely mad
Male: So many strange things are happening
Female: There is fire near cotton
Male: Lord, I seek refuge!
சதி திருநாள் கீர்த்தனம் போலே
எங்காத்து பொண்ணு
குழு :
ம்ம்மம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம்ம்....
ஸ்ருதிலயம் நன்னா சேர்ந்தா போலே
கச்சேரி பண்ணு
குழு :
ஆஆஹ்......ஓஹ்ஹோ.....
ஆஆஹ்......ம்ம்மம்ஹ்ம்ம்ம்ம்....
Like a Swathi Thirunal musical composition
Our family's girl; Chorus: Mmmhmmm
Female: Like pitch and rhythm perfectly joining together
Perform a musical concert; Chorus: Aaaaah oooohhooo
Thirumaangalya dhaaranam aachu
The sacred thread tying ceremony is complete
Nalangu kalyaanam aaha nalangu kalyanam
The Nalangu marriage ritual, ah the Nalangu marriage
Oho thaengai urutti aplam thatti
Oho, rolling coconuts and crushing papads
Nalangu kalyaanam aaha nalangu kalyanam oho
The Nalangu marriage ritual, ah the Nalangu marriage, oho
Dhum tha dhum tha aaha thakida dheem aaha (3)
Dhum tha dhum tha ah thakida dheem ah (3)
Pukkaam porandhaa manushaalellaam
All the people from the groom's and bride's sides
Onna saerungo
Gather together
Chorus :Aaaha
Chorus: Aaha
Female :Onna saerungoChorus :Oho
Female: Gather together; Chorus: Oho
Maaplai ponnil yaar dhaan samaththu
Between the groom and bride, who is truly clever?
Nanna paarungo
Watch closely
Chorus :Aaha
Chorus: Aaha
Female :Nanna paarungoChorus :Oho
Female: Watch closely; Chorus: Oho
Sammandhi sandai nilaiyila mattum
Fights between in-laws, only in that matter
Kaattakoodaadhu
Should not be shown
Chorus :Aaaha
Chorus: Aaha
Male :Kaattakoodaadhu
Male: Should not be shown
Chorus :Oho
Chorus: Oho
Male :Sirusa vandhaa perusa aakki
Male: If it starts small, don't make it big
Pesa koodaadhu
And talk about it
Chorus :Aaha
Chorus: Aaha
Male :Pesa koodaadhu
Male: Don't talk about it
Chorus :Oho
Chorus: Oho
Idhu polae inimaelae varum vaadham pidivaadham
Arguments and stubbornness like this will arise in the future
Male :Vilaiyaatta ninaichaalae sondham vaazhum pala kaalam
Male: If taken lightly, relationships will endure for a long time
Pukkaam porandhaa manushaalellaam
All the people from the groom's and bride's sides
Onna saerungo onna saerungo
Gather together, gather together
Maaplai ponnil yaar dhaan samaththu
Between the groom and bride, who is truly clever?
Nanna paarungo nanna paarungo
Watch closely, watch closely
Aathukkaarar vachiruppaar
The husband will harbor
Aasaigalai pothi pothi
Desires concealed deep within
Konjam kooda kaattikaama
Without showing it even a little bit
Vandhiduvaar suthi suthi
He will wander around you
Aambadaiyar orakkannum
The husband's side-glance
Avvalava sutham illai
Isn't that innocent
Purushaalaiyae kuththam solli
Finding fault only with husbands
Pesuradhu arthamillai
And talking is meaningless
Mana manakkil oru manmadhan dhaan
In his mind's heart, he is a Cupid
Manmadhan dhaan
Indeed a Cupid
Aanaal nijaththil oru angudhan dhaan
But in reality, he is just a frail man
Angudhan dhaan
Just a frail man
Azhagiya unnai kandaal arai liter jollu vidum
Seeing beautiful you, he drools half a liter
Adadaa ivadhaan kiliopaatra
Oh my, she thinks she is Cleopatra
Perusa vandhu bavla kaatra
Coming here and showing off big attitude
Maama murai dhaan theriyum naekku
I know my rightful relation as your suitor
Modhi paatha odayum mookku
If you mess with me, your nose will break
Pitham romba muththi pochu
Madness has reached its peak
Female :Nee dhaan oru achu pichu
Female: You are just a silly crazy guy
Male :Nooru paeru paaka pora
Male: A hundred people are going to watch
Female :Sandai enna kaekka pora
Female: Are they going to hear our fight?
Male :Adidaa melam………….
Male: Beat the drums!
Thiruvaangooru rajavaattam
Like the King of Travancore
Vaachaar maapillai aaha vaachaar maapillai oho
Got a groom like that, ah got a groom like that, oho
Guruvaayooru kovil kilakka
East of Guruvayur temple
Vaachaa manaponnu aaha vaacha manaponnu oho
Got a bride like that, ah got a bride like that, oho
Kannu rendil maalai ittu
Garlanding with two eyes
Karpanaiyil thaali katti
Tying the sacred knot in imagination
Vaazhugira ponnukkellaam
For all the girls living like this
Vaelai eppo vandhu saerum
When will their time arrive?
Yaarukkunnu yaara vachaan
Who was made for whom
Yaarum ingae sonnadhillae
No one here has ever told
Kalyanathai nichayikkum
Fixing the marriage
Government sorkkathilae
The government is in heaven
Manam virumbiyavan kittavaenum kittavaenum
The one the heart desires should come close, come close
Mancha kaitha avan kattavaenum kattavaenum
He should tie the yellow thread, tie the thread
Adhukkunnu kaathirukkum ethanaiyo ponnu undu
So many girls are waiting for just that
Ariya dhevi ariyaa pennae
Oh Goddess Ariya, oh innocent girl
Saridhaan endru naana sonnaen?
Did I say it was alright?
Female :Radha ennam theriyaadhoda
Female: Don't you know Radha's thoughts?
Madhavan-ukku puriyaadhoda?
Doesn't Madhavan understand?
Male :Nenjil oru noai irukuu
Male: There is a sickness in the heart
Female :Pitham kettu poirukku
Female: Mind has gone completely mad
Male :Ennannavo aayirukku
Male: So many strange things are happening
Female :Panchu pakkam paeyirukku
Female: There is fire near cotton
Male :Saamiyae saranam………
Male: Lord, I seek refuge!
Swaathi thirunaal keerthanam polae
Like a Swathi Thirunal musical composition
Engaathu ponnuChorus :Mmmhmmm,,,,
Our family's girl; Chorus: Mmmhmmm
Female :Sruthilayam nanna saerndhaa polae
Female: Like pitch and rhythm perfectly joining together
Kachchaeri pannuChorus :Aaaaah….ooohhooo…
Perform a musical concert; Chorus: Aaaaah oooohhooo
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful wedding song from Nala Damayanthi depicts the vibrant traditional 'Nalangu' post-wedding games and rituals common in South Indian marriages. The lyrics capture the festive atmosphere where extended family members gather to tease each other, debate male versus female cleverness, and offer humorous advice on maintaining peace in married life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Swaathi thirunaal keerthanam polae Engaathu ponnu”
Comparing the daughter of the house to a classical 'Swaathi thirunaal keerthanam', highlighting her grace and elegance.
Metaphor / Idiom
“Panchu pakkam paeyirukku”
'Panchu pakkam paeyirukku' uses the classic Tamil metaphor comparing spark and cotton to passion or conflict brewing between a young couple.
Rhyme (Edhugai / Monorhyme)
“Nalangu kalyaanam aaha nalangu kalyanam”
Rhythmic repetition of phrases like 'Nalangu kalyaanam' and rhyming end-words throughout the chorus to maintain a lively folk beat.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although credited to Ramesh Vinayakam as composer for Nala Damayanthi (2003), the track incorporates traditional Brahmin folk wedding songs and 'Nalangu' chants adapted with modern lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar.
Keep listening
More from Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi