Thirunirai Selvi
From Idhaya Veenai · 1972
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Idhaya Veenai1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Indru pola endrum vaazhga… | Live forever like today... |
| Engal veettu pon magalae… | Oh golden daughter of our home... |
| Vaazha kandru pola thalaivan pakkam… | Like a plantain calf standing beside her leader... |
| Nindrirukkum kula magalae… | Oh noble daughter of our clan standing by... |
| Male | |
| Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi | The auspicious, blessed queen among women |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| En iru vizhi polae iruvaru indru | Like my two eyes, these two today |
| Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga | May they lead a prosperous domestic life well |
| Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga | May they lead a prosperous domestic life well |
| Male | |
| Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi | The auspicious, blessed queen among women |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Male | |
| Manjal kungumam malar soodi | Adorned with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers |
| Mana magal maedaiyil angirukka | As the bride sits there on the stage |
| Manjal kungumam malar soodi | Adorned with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers |
| Mana magal maedaiyil angirukka | As the bride sits there on the stage |
| Nenjam niraiya vaazhthukkal yaendhi | Carrying blessings filled to the brim in his heart |
| Nallavan oruvan ingirukka | As a good man stands here |
| Nenjam niraiya vaazhthukkal yaendhi | Carrying blessings filled to the brim in his heart |
| Nallavan oruvan ingirukka | As a good man stands here |
| Male | |
| Aayiram kaalam naayagan kooda | Together with your husband for a thousand years |
| Vaazhndhidum magalae nalamaaga | Live well, oh daughter, in prosperity |
| Aanandhathaalae kanneer pongum | With eyes welling up with tears of joy |
| Ezhaiyin kangal kulamaaga | As the poor man's eyes turn into pools of bliss |
| Male | |
| Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi | The auspicious, blessed queen among women |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaagha | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Male | |
| Engal vaanathu vennilavaam | She is the full moon of our sky |
| Ival innoru veettukku vilakkaanaal | She became the lamp/light for another home |
| Engal vaanathu vennilavaam | She is the full moon of our sky |
| Ival innoru veettukku vilakkaanaal | She became the lamp/light for another home |
| Engal kulam valar kanmaniyaam | She is the precious apple of our growing family's eye |
| Ival innoru kudumbathin kannaanaal | She became the vision of another family |
| Male | |
| Thaai vazhi vandha naanamum maanamum | Carrying modesty and honor inherited from her mother |
| Than vazhi kondu nadappavalaam | She walks along her righteous path |
| Koyilil illai kumbidum dheivam | There is no deity in temples to worship |
| Kondavan yendrae ninaippavalaam | She considers her husband as her god |
| Male | |
| Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi | The auspicious, blessed queen among women |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Male | |
| Oruvarai oruvar anbu kondu | Loving each other dearly |
| Varum sugathilum thuyarilum pangu kondu | Sharing in both joy and sorrow that come |
| Oruvarai oruvar anbu kondu | Loving each other dearly |
| Varum sugathilum thuyarilum pangu kondu | Sharing in both joy and sorrow that come |
| Iruvarum oruvaril paadhiyendru | Understanding that both are two halves of one |
| Ingu inbura vaazhattum pallaandu | May you live happily here for many long years |
| Iruvarum oruvaril paadhiyendru | Understanding that both are two halves of one |
| Ingu inbura vaazhattum pallaandu | May you live happily here for many long years |
| Male | |
| Kural vazhi kaanum aram porul inbam | Virtue, wealth, and love as seen through Thirukkural |
| Kuraivindri naalum valarndhiduga | May they grow daily without any lack |
| Thennavar pottrum panbugal yaavum | All the noble virtues praised by the Southerners |
| Kannena pottri vaazhdhiduga | May you cherish like your eyes and live by them |
| Male | |
| Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi | The auspicious, blessed queen among women |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| En iru vizhi polae iruvaru indru | Like my two eyes, these two today |
| Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga | May they lead a prosperous domestic life well |
| Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga | May they lead a prosperous domestic life well |
| Male | |
| Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi | The auspicious, blessed queen among women |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
| Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga | Got married sweet and delightfully |
இன்று போல என்றும் வாழ்க
எங்கள் வீட்டு பொன் மகளே
வாழை கன்று போல
தலைவன் பக்கம் நின்றிருக்கும் குலமகளே
Live forever like today...
Oh golden daughter of our home...
Like a plantain calf standing beside her leader...
Oh noble daughter of our clan standing by...
திருநிறைசெல்வி மங்கையர்க்கரசி
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
என் இரு விழி போலே இரு வரும் இன்று
இல்லறம் காணட்டும் நலமாக
இல்லறம் காணட்டும் நலமாக
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Got married sweet and delightfully
Like my two eyes, these two today
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
திருநிறைசெல்வி மங்கையர்க்கரசி
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Got married sweet and delightfully
Got married sweet and delightfully
மஞ்சள் குங்குமம் மலர் சூடி
மணமகள் மேடையில் அங்கிருக்க
மஞ்சள் குங்குமம் மலர் சூடி
மணமகள் மேடையில் அங்கிருக்க
நெஞ்சம் நிறைய வாழ்த்துகள்
ஏந்தி நல்லவன் ஒருவன் இங்கிருக்க
நெஞ்சம் நிறைய வாழ்த்துகள்
ஏந்தி நல்லவன் ஒருவன் இங்கிருக்க
Adorned with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers
As the bride sits there on the stage
Adorned with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers
As the bride sits there on the stage
Carrying blessings filled to the brim in his heart
As a good man stands here
Carrying blessings filled to the brim in his heart
As a good man stands here
ஆயிரம் காலம் நாயகன் கூட
வாழ்ந்திடு மகளே நலமாக
ஆனந்தத்தாலே கண்ணீர் பொங்கும்
ஏழையின் கண்கள் குளமாக
Together with your husband for a thousand years
Live well, oh daughter, in prosperity
With eyes welling up with tears of joy
As the poor man's eyes turn into pools of bliss
திருநிறைசெல்வி மங்கையர்க்கரசி
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Got married sweet and delightfully
Got married sweet and delightfully
எங்கள் வானத்து வெண்ணிலவாம்
இவள் இன்னொரு வீட்டுக்கு விளக்கானால்
எங்கள் வானத்து வெண்ணிலவாம்
இவள் இன்னொரு வீட்டுக்கு விளக்கானால்
எங்கள் குலம் வளர் கண்மணியாம் ,
இவள் இன்னொரு குடும்பத்தின் கண் ஆனாள்
She is the full moon of our sky
She became the lamp/light for another home
She is the full moon of our sky
She became the lamp/light for another home
She is the precious apple of our growing family's eye
She became the vision of another family
தாய் வழி வந்த நாணமும் மானமும்
தன் வழி கொண்டு நடப்பவளாம்
கோயிலில் இல்லை கும்பிடும் தெய்வம்
கொண்டவன் என்றே நினைப்பவளாம்
Carrying modesty and honor inherited from her mother
She walks along her righteous path
There is no deity in temples to worship
She considers her husband as her god
திருநிறைசெல்வி மங்கையர்க்கரசி
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Got married sweet and delightfully
Got married sweet and delightfully
ஒருவரை ஒருவர் அன்பு கொண்டு
வரும் சுகத்திலும் துயரிலும் பங்கு கொண்டு
ஒருவரை ஒருவர் அன்பு கொண்டு
வரும் சுகத்திலும் துயரிலும் பங்கு கொண்டு
இருவரும் ஒருவரில் பாதி என்று இங்கு
இன்புற வாழட்டும் பல்லாண்டு
இருவரும் ஒருவரில் பாதி என்று இங்கு
இன்புற வாழட்டும் பல்லாண்டு
Loving each other dearly
Sharing in both joy and sorrow that come
Loving each other dearly
Sharing in both joy and sorrow that come
Understanding that both are two halves of one
May you live happily here for many long years
Understanding that both are two halves of one
May you live happily here for many long years
குரல் வழி காணும்
ஆறாம் பொருள் இன்பம்
குறைவின்றி நாளும் வளர்ந்திடுக
தென்னவர் போற்றும் பண்புகள்
யாவும் கண் என போற்றி வாழ்ந்திடுக
Virtue, wealth, and love as seen through Thirukkural
May they grow daily without any lack
All the noble virtues praised by the Southerners
May you cherish like your eyes and live by them
திருநிறைசெல்வி மங்கையர்க்கரசி
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
என் இரு விழி போலே இரு வரும் இன்று
இல்லறம் காணட்டும் நலமாக
இல்லறம் காணட்டும் நலமாக
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Got married sweet and delightfully
Like my two eyes, these two today
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
திருநிறைசெல்வி மங்கையர்க்கரசி
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
திருமணம் கொண்டாள் இனிதாக
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Got married sweet and delightfully
Got married sweet and delightfully
Indru pola endrum vaazhga…
Live forever like today...
Engal veettu pon magalae…
Oh golden daughter of our home...
Vaazha kandru pola thalaivan pakkam…
Like a plantain calf standing beside her leader...
Nindrirukkum kula magalae…
Oh noble daughter of our clan standing by...
Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
En iru vizhi polae iruvaru indru
Like my two eyes, these two today
Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Manjal kungumam malar soodi
Adorned with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers
Mana magal maedaiyil angirukka
As the bride sits there on the stage
Manjal kungumam malar soodi
Adorned with turmeric, vermilion, and flowers
Mana magal maedaiyil angirukka
As the bride sits there on the stage
Nenjam niraiya vaazhthukkal yaendhi
Carrying blessings filled to the brim in his heart
Nallavan oruvan ingirukka
As a good man stands here
Nenjam niraiya vaazhthukkal yaendhi
Carrying blessings filled to the brim in his heart
Nallavan oruvan ingirukka
As a good man stands here
Aayiram kaalam naayagan kooda
Together with your husband for a thousand years
Vaazhndhidum magalae nalamaaga
Live well, oh daughter, in prosperity
Aanandhathaalae kanneer pongum
With eyes welling up with tears of joy
Ezhaiyin kangal kulamaaga
As the poor man's eyes turn into pools of bliss
Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaagha
Got married sweet and delightfully
Engal vaanathu vennilavaam
She is the full moon of our sky
Ival innoru veettukku vilakkaanaal
She became the lamp/light for another home
Engal vaanathu vennilavaam
She is the full moon of our sky
Ival innoru veettukku vilakkaanaal
She became the lamp/light for another home
Engal kulam valar kanmaniyaam
She is the precious apple of our growing family's eye
Ival innoru kudumbathin kannaanaal
She became the vision of another family
Thaai vazhi vandha naanamum maanamum
Carrying modesty and honor inherited from her mother
Than vazhi kondu nadappavalaam
She walks along her righteous path
Koyilil illai kumbidum dheivam
There is no deity in temples to worship
Kondavan yendrae ninaippavalaam
She considers her husband as her god
Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Oruvarai oruvar anbu kondu
Loving each other dearly
Varum sugathilum thuyarilum pangu kondu
Sharing in both joy and sorrow that come
Oruvarai oruvar anbu kondu
Loving each other dearly
Varum sugathilum thuyarilum pangu kondu
Sharing in both joy and sorrow that come
Iruvarum oruvaril paadhiyendru
Understanding that both are two halves of one
Ingu inbura vaazhattum pallaandu
May you live happily here for many long years
Iruvarum oruvaril paadhiyendru
Understanding that both are two halves of one
Ingu inbura vaazhattum pallaandu
May you live happily here for many long years
Kural vazhi kaanum aram porul inbam
Virtue, wealth, and love as seen through Thirukkural
Kuraivindri naalum valarndhiduga
May they grow daily without any lack
Thennavar pottrum panbugal yaavum
All the noble virtues praised by the Southerners
Kannena pottri vaazhdhiduga
May you cherish like your eyes and live by them
Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
En iru vizhi polae iruvaru indru
Like my two eyes, these two today
Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
Illaram kaanattum nalamaaga
May they lead a prosperous domestic life well
Thirunirai chelvi mangaiyarkkarasi
The auspicious, blessed queen among women
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga
Got married sweet and delightfully
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic Tamil song from the movie Idhaya Veenai (1972) is a quintessential wedding blessing anthem. Sung during a marriage ceremony, it expresses deep affection, goodwill, and maternal/paternal blessings for a newly wedded bride as she transitions into her new home. The lyrics celebrate traditional marital values, family honor, and long-lasting devotion between partners. The song invokes Thirukkural ideals of Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth), and Inbam (love/happiness), wishing the couple a harmonious life where they share equal partnership in joy and sorrow, living together as two halves of a single soul for thousands of years.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“En iru vizhi polae iruvaru indru”
Compares the bride and groom to the speaker's two eyes, emphasizing equal love and protection.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Engal vaanathu vennilavaam / Ival innoru veettukku vilakkaanaal”
Metaphorically calls the bride the full moon of their sky and a light guiding her new household.
Anaapora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thirumanam kondaal inidhaaga”
Repetition of lines highlights the deep joy and ritual significance of the auspicious wedding ceremony.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Manjal kungumam malar soodi / Mana magal maedaiyil angirukka”
Matching initial sound 'Ma' creates rhythmic melody appropriate for wedding festivities.
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Trivia
Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali, this track remains one of Tamil cinema's most timeless auspicious marriage songs, frequently played at Tamil weddings across the world over.
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