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Vaa Valli Ammai

From Chakkravarthy · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, Manorama
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Chakkravarthy
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
20 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aarthi edungadi thozhiyarae
Aanndham paadungadi
Vinayagar vandhaarae saatchi solla
Nayagam nayagi kaatchi kolla
Aarthi edungadi thozhiyarae
Aanndham paadungadi
Va valli ammai kanava
Va valli ammai kanava
Velan vandhaayo
Vedan vandhaayo
Velan vandhaayo
Vedan vandhaayo
Illai viruthan vandhaayoo
Va valli ammai kanava
Velan vandhaayo
Vedan vandhaayo
Illai viruthan vandhaayoo
Va valli ammai kanava
Irupadhil oru kalyanam
Arupadhil oru kalyanam
Iraivan koduthan
Mudhal thirumanam kaanamal
Thavariya silar ippodhu
Varavum viduthaar
Irupadhil oru kalyanam
Arupadhil oru kalyanam
Iraivan koduthan
Mudhal thirumanam kaanamal
Thavariya silar ippodhu
Varavum viduthaar
Aarambam subam subam
Aaandham subam subam
Aarambam subam subam
Aaandham subam subam
Va valli ammai kanava
Thirumanam enil avan saatchi
Thunai varuvadhu manasatchi
Nenjangal inaippu
Pudhu uravinil oru jodi
Pazhanganavil oru jodi
Engengo ninaippu
Serndhadho naalae kangal
Kaanbadho rendae kangal
Kaaanbadho rendae kangal
Va valli ammai kanava
Chanthiranodu oru vaanam
Suriyanodu oru vaanam
Irandae ulagam
Un kadamaigal unakkaga
En kadamaigal enakkaaga
Idhil yen kalagam
Chanthiranodu oru vaanam
Suriyanodu oru vaanam
Irandae ulagam
Un kadamaigal unakkaga
En kadamaigal enakkaaga
Idhil yen kalagam
Arjunan vendral enna
Krishnanae vendraal enna
Dhraupadhi vendraal enna
Dharmamae vellum andro
Va valli ammai kanava
Velan vandhaayo
Vedan vandhaayo
Illai viruthan vandhaayoo
Va valli ammai kanava
Bring the Aarathi (welcoming ritual) plate, my friends!
Sing songs of joy!
Lord Vinayagar has come to stand as witness,
As the bride and groom make their appearance!
Bring the Aarathi (welcoming ritual) plate, my friends!
Sing songs of joy!
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
Did you come as the spear-bearer?
Did you come as a hunter?
Did you come as the spear-bearer?
Did you come as a hunter?
Or did you come as an old man?
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
Did you come as the spear-bearer?
Did you come as a hunter?
Or did you come as an old man?
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
A wedding at twenty,
A wedding at sixty,
God has blessed us with!
Those who missed the first wedding,
And those who could not make it back then,
Have been invited to join now!
A wedding at twenty,
A wedding at sixty,
God has blessed us with!
Those who missed the first wedding,
And those who could not make it back then,
Have been invited to join now!
Auspicious is the beginning,
Auspicious is the joy,
Auspicious is the beginning,
Auspicious is the joy,
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
In a wedding, God is the witness,
And conscience stands beside us,
As two hearts unite!
One couple enters a brand-new bond,
Another couple is lost in old memories,
With thoughts wandering everywhere!
Though four eyes have met,
Only two eyes can truly see,
Only two eyes can truly see!
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
One sky with the moon,
One sky with the sun,
Two different worlds!
Your duties are yours to fulfill,
My duties are mine to fulfill,
Why should there be any conflict in this?
One sky with the moon,
One sky with the sun,
Two different worlds!
Your duties are yours to fulfill,
My duties are mine to fulfill,
Why should there be any conflict in this?
What does it matter if Arjuna wins?
What does it matter if Krishna wins?
What does it matter if Draupadi wins?
In the end, righteousness alone will triumph!
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
Did you come as the spear-bearer?
Did you come as a hunter?
Or did you come as an old man?
Come, husband of Goddess Valli!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This festive song from Chakkravarthy (1977) weaves classical Hindu mythology with the joy of marriage. Using Lord Murugan's disguises—Velan (hunter/spear-bearer), Vedan, and Viruthan (old man)—as a metaphor, Kannadasan highlights the sacred union of couples across different phases of life, such as youth (twenties) and mature milestones like a 60th wedding renewal (Sasthi Apthapoorthi). The lyrics subtly touch upon mutual duties, individuality within marriage, and philosophical harmony. Referencing characters from the Mahabharata (Arjuna, Krishna, Draupadi), the song reminds us that regardless of individual pride or conflict, Dharma (righteousness) and true love ultimately triumph.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Irupadhil oru kalyanam / Arupadhil oru kalyanam”

Matching second consonants across lines: 'Irupadhil' and 'Arupadhil' create a rhythmic juxtaposition between marriage in youth and old age.

Mythological Allusion (Purana Uvama)

“Velan vandhaayo / Vedan vandhaayo / Illai viruthan vandhaayoo”

References Lord Murugan's traditional forms (Velan, Vedan, Viruthan) assumed during his divine romance with Goddess Valli.

Metaphor (Uvamanai)

“Chanthiranodu oru vaanam / Suriyanodu oru vaanam”

Comparing distinct personalities in a marriage to the moon's sky and the sun's sky—two different worlds coexisting harmoniously.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Kumar with lyricist Kannadasan, this playful yet philosophical duet features playback legends P. Susheela and veteran actress-singer Manorama, creating a delightful wedding celebration atmosphere in the 1977 film Chakkravarthy.

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