Thirunaal Vandhadhu
From Kakkum Karangal · 1965
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kakkum Karangal1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thirunaal vandhadhu thaer vandhadhu | The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived. |
| Oorvalam varugindra naal vandhadhu | The day meant for the grand procession has arrived. |
| Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu | Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt. |
| Oda mudiyaamal thaer nindrathu | Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt. |
| Female | |
| Thirunaal vandhadhu thaer vandhadhu | The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived. |
| Oorvalam varugindra naal vandhadhu | The day meant for the grand procession has arrived. |
| Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu | Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt. |
| Oda mudiyaamal thaer nindrathu | Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt. |
| Female | |
| Oru paravai piranthathu mannil | A bird was born upon the earth. |
| Adhu parakka mudiyavillai vinnil | It was unable to fly in the sky. |
| Oru paravai piranthathu mannil | A bird was born upon the earth. |
| Adhu parakka mudiyavillai vinnil | It was unable to fly in the sky. |
| Adhan siragai odithavan oruvan | One person broke its wings. |
| Adhan siragai odithavan oruvan | One person broke its wings. |
| Andha oruvar peyar thaan iraivan | And the name of that person is God. |
| Female | |
| Thirunaal vandhadhu ….. | The festival day has arrived... |
| Female | |
| Ullam aadu aadu endru konjum | The mind lovingly entreats to dance and leap. |
| Udal aada mudiyaamal kenjum | The body begs in helpless inability to move. |
| Ullam aadu aadu endru konjum | The mind lovingly entreats to dance and leap. |
| Udal aada mudiyaamal kenjum | The body begs in helpless inability to move. |
| En idhayam azhudhaal enna | What does it matter if my heart weeps inside? |
| En idhayam azhudhaal enna | What does it matter if my heart weeps inside? |
| Indha idhalgal sirithaal podhum | It is enough as long as these lips wear a smile. |
| Female | |
| Thirunaal vandhadhu thaer vandhadhu | The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived. |
| Oorvalam varugindra naal vandhadhu | The day meant for the grand procession has arrived. |
| Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu | Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt. |
| Oda mudiyaamal thaer nindrathu | Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt. |
திரு நாள் வந்தது தேர் வந்தது
ஊர்வலம் வருகின்ற நாள் வந்தது
ஒட முடியாமல் தேர் நின்றது
ஒட முடியாமல் தேர் நின்றது
The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived.
The day meant for the grand procession has arrived.
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
திரு நாள் வந்தது தேர் வந்தது
ஊர்வலம் வருகின்ற நாள் வந்தது
ஒட முடியாமல் தேர் நின்றது
ஒட முடியாமல் தேர் நின்றது
The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived.
The day meant for the grand procession has arrived.
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
ஒரு பறவை பிறந்தது மண்ணில்
அது பறக்க முடியவில்லை விண்ணில்
ஒரு பறவை பிறந்தது மண்ணில்
அது பறக்க முடியவில்லை விண்ணில்
அதன் சிறகை ஒடித்தவன் ஒருவன்
அதன் சிறகை ஒடித்தவன் ஒருவன்
அந்த ஒருவன் பெயர் தான் இறைவன்
A bird was born upon the earth.
It was unable to fly in the sky.
A bird was born upon the earth.
It was unable to fly in the sky.
One person broke its wings.
One person broke its wings.
And the name of that person is God.
திரு நாள் வந்தது ...
The festival day has arrived...
உள்ளம் ஆடு ஆடு என்று கொஞ்சும்
உடல் ஆட முடியாமல் கெஞ்சும்
உள்ளம் ஆடு ஆடு என்று கொஞ்சும்
உடல் ஆட முடியாமல் கெஞ்சும்
என் இதயம் அழுதால் என்ன
என் இதயம் அழுதால் என்ன
இந்த இதழ்கள் சிரித்தால் போதும்
The mind lovingly entreats to dance and leap.
The body begs in helpless inability to move.
The mind lovingly entreats to dance and leap.
The body begs in helpless inability to move.
What does it matter if my heart weeps inside?
What does it matter if my heart weeps inside?
It is enough as long as these lips wear a smile.
திரு நாள் வந்தது தேர் வந்தது
ஊர்வலம் வருகின்ற நாள் வந்தது
ஒட முடியாமல் தேர் நின்றது
ஒட முடியாமல் தேர் நின்றது
The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived.
The day meant for the grand procession has arrived.
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Thirunaal vandhadhu thaer vandhadhu
The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived.
Oorvalam varugindra naal vandhadhu
The day meant for the grand procession has arrived.
Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Oda mudiyaamal thaer nindrathu
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Thirunaal vandhadhu thaer vandhadhu
The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived.
Oorvalam varugindra naal vandhadhu
The day meant for the grand procession has arrived.
Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Oda mudiyaamal thaer nindrathu
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Oru paravai piranthathu mannil
A bird was born upon the earth.
Adhu parakka mudiyavillai vinnil
It was unable to fly in the sky.
Oru paravai piranthathu mannil
A bird was born upon the earth.
Adhu parakka mudiyavillai vinnil
It was unable to fly in the sky.
Adhan siragai odithavan oruvan
One person broke its wings.
Adhan siragai odithavan oruvan
One person broke its wings.
Andha oruvar peyar thaan iraivan
And the name of that person is God.
Thirunaal vandhadhu …..
The festival day has arrived...
Ullam aadu aadu endru konjum
The mind lovingly entreats to dance and leap.
Udal aada mudiyaamal kenjum
The body begs in helpless inability to move.
Ullam aadu aadu endru konjum
The mind lovingly entreats to dance and leap.
Udal aada mudiyaamal kenjum
The body begs in helpless inability to move.
En idhayam azhudhaal enna
What does it matter if my heart weeps inside?
En idhayam azhudhaal enna
What does it matter if my heart weeps inside?
Indha idhalgal sirithaal podhum
It is enough as long as these lips wear a smile.
Thirunaal vandhadhu thaer vandhadhu
The festival day has arrived, the grand chariot has arrived.
Oorvalam varugindra naal vandhadhu
The day meant for the grand procession has arrived.
Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Oda mudiyaamal thaer nindrathu
Unable to roll forward, the chariot came to a halt.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Thirunaal Vandhadhu is a deeply poignant song from the film Kakkum Karangal (1965) that expresses tragic irony and physical helplessness hidden beneath a cheerful exterior. Lyricist Vaali uses striking metaphors: a grand temple chariot meant to move in celebration that suddenly stands frozen, and a bird born on earth whose wings were broken by God, rendering it unable to soar into the sky. The protagonist's mind yearns to dance and celebrate, but the physical body cannot cooperate, highlighting a painful disconnect between internal spirit and physical capacity. Ultimately, she resignedly accepts fate, putting on a smiling face for the world while her heart privately weeps.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Extended Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Oda mudiyamal thaer nindrathu”
Comparing a helpless human being to a motionless temple chariot on a festival day and a flightless bird with broken wings.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Ullam aadu aadu endru konjum / Udal aada mudiyaamal kenjum”
Contrasts the longing of the mind (ullam) wanting to dance with the helplessness of the physical body (udal) begging due to immobility.
Irony / Paradox
“Andha oruvar peyar thaan iraivan”
Presents the paradox of smiling externally while weeping internally, and blaming God as the creator who disables His creation.
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Trivia
Kakkum Karangal (1965) marked the silver screen debut of legendary veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Vaali, the song showcases P. Susheela's emotive vocals depicting tragic emotional contrast.
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