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Lyrics & meaning

Thiruvennum Peyarukku

From Uravukku Kai Koduppom · 1975

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
P. Suseela, P. Madhuri, T. K. Kala
Music directors
D. B. Ramachandran, S. P. Venkatesh
Details
Uravukku Kai Koduppom1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thiruvennum peyarukku uriyavalo vaaOh one worthy of the divine name 'Thiru', please come.
Engal thirumanaiyil nirantharamaai kudiyirukka vaaCome to reside permanently in our sacred home.
Chorus :Thiruvennum peyarukku uriyavalo vaaChorus: Oh one worthy of the divine name 'Thiru', please come.
Engal thirumanaiyil nirantharamaai kudiyirukka vaaCome to reside permanently in our sacred home.
Female
Thiruvennum peyarukku uriyavalo vaaOh one worthy of the divine name 'Thiru', please come.
Female
Porulennum oru sollin arumporulae vaaCome, oh precious rare essence of the word 'wealth'.
Porulennum oru sollin arumporulae vaaCome, oh precious rare essence of the word 'wealth'.
Valam pongum selvam pathinaarum pongidavae vaaCome so that all sixteen forms of rich prosperity overflow!
Valam pongum selvam pathinaarum pongidavae vaaCome so that all sixteen forms of rich prosperity overflow!
Female
Sengamalamthanil thangi nalantharum mangalakaramae vaaOh auspicious one who resides on the red lotus and bestows goodness, come!
Mangaiyar vendidum manjal kungumamThe turmeric and vermilion sought by married women,
Vazhangum varalakshmi vaaOh Varalakshmi who bestows them, come!
Female
Sengamalamthanil thangi nalantharum mangalakaramae vaaOh auspicious one who resides on the red lotus and bestows goodness, come!
Mangaiyar vendidum manjal kungumamThe turmeric and vermilion sought by married women,
Vazhangum varalakshmi vaaOh Varalakshmi who bestows them, come!
Female
Angaiyar kanniyin aaruyir naaththiBeloved sister-in-law of Goddess Meenakshi (Angayarkanni),
Sangaran sodhari vaaSister of Lord Shiva (Sankaran), come!
Sangaran sodhari vaaSister of Lord Shiva, come!
Female
Ponnil maniyil poovil anbilIn gold, in precious gems, in flowers, and in love,
Porunthi iruppavalaeOh one who inherently dwells!
Sennel kadhiril dheepa sudarilIn red paddy stalks and in the bright flame of the lamp,
Siriththu magizhpavalaeOh one who smiles with joy!
Female
Kannal suvaiyil pannin oliyilIn the sweetness of sugarcane and in the melody of music,
Kalanthu iruppavalaeOh one who is intimately blended!
Kannal suvaiyil pannin oliyilIn the sweetness of sugarcane and in the melody of music,
Kalanthu iruppavalaeOh one who is intimately blended!
Female
Minnum vaanaga villin yaezhvagaiIn the seven distinct colors of the shimmering rainbow in the sky,
Vannaththil iruppavalaeOh one who exists in those colors!
Minnum vaanaga villin yaezhvagaiIn the seven distinct colors of the shimmering rainbow in the sky,
Vannaththil iruppavalaeOh one who exists in those colors!
Vannaththil iruppavalaeOh one who exists in those colors!
Engal ennaththil iruppavalaeOh one who resides in our pure thoughts!
Chorus
Thiruvennum peyarukku uriyavalo vaaOh one worthy of the divine name 'Thiru', please come.
Female
Thoranai panthalil thogaiyar nagaiylIn festive pandals with archways and in women's jewelry,
Thondridum arputhamaeOh wonder that manifests!
Thoranai panthalil thogaiyar nagaiylIn festive pandals with archways and in women's jewelry,
Thondridum arputhamaeOh wonder that manifests!
Female
Veerarkal tholinil verththidum uzhaippinilOn the shoulders of brave men and in the sweat of labor,
Vilangidum porpathamaeOh golden feet that shine brightly!
Carena pozhinthidum kaalnadai selvaththaiProtecting cattle wealth that pours out endlessly like rain,
Kaaththidum narpathamaeOh virtuous feet that safeguard!
Aaranam poottridum naaranan maarbinilPraised by the Vedas, seated on the chest of Lord Narayana,
Amarnthidum karpagamaeOh divine Karpaga tree, sitting gracefully!
Amarnthidum karpagamaeOh divine Karpaga tree, sitting gracefully!
Chorus
Thiruvennum peyarukku uriyavalo vaaOh one worthy of the divine name 'Thiru', please come.
Engal thirumanaiyil nirantharamaai kudiyirukka vaaCome to reside permanently in our sacred home.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic devotional song is an invocation to Goddess Mahalakshmi (Varalakshmi), inviting her to enter and permanently reside within the household. The lyricist A. Maruthakasi expands the concept of divinity and prosperity far beyond material wealth, asserting that the Goddess resides in natural beauty, sweet music, hard labor, righteous deeds, family well-being, and clean thoughts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Ponnil maniyil poovil anbil / Sennel kadhiril dheepa sudaril / Kannal suvaiyil pannin oliyil

Matching second consonant 'n' across stanzas: Ponnil, Sennel, Kannal.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Porunthi iruppavalae / Siriththu magizhpavalae / Kalanthu iruppavalae

Repetition of ending suffixes '-avalae' to create a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Aaranam poottridum naaranan maarbinil / Amarnthidum karpagamae

Comparing Goddess Lakshmi to the divine Karpaga tree (wish-fulfilling tree) seated on Narayana's chest.

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Trivia

This song from 'Uravukku Kai Koduppom' (1975) is composed by the duo D. B. Ramachandran and S. P. Venkatesh. Sung by P. Suseela, P. Madhuri, and T. K. Kala, it remains a beloved devotional hymn played during Varalakshmi Vratam and festive occasions across Tamil Nadu.

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