Vaikasi Masathula Panthal
From Ninaivu Chinnam · 1989
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ninaivu Chinnam1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Female | |
| Panthal onnu potta podhumaa | Is it enough just to set up a canopy? |
| Ponnukinnu venumaa | Don't you need a bride? |
| Panthal onnu potta podhumaa | Is it enough just to set up a canopy? |
| Ponnukinnu venumaa | Don't you need a bride? |
| Male | |
| Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa | Can there be a wedding without a bride? |
| Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma | Where am I without you, my dear? |
| Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa | Can there be a wedding without a bride? |
| Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma | Where am I without you, my dear? |
| Male | |
| Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi….ee…ee…. | And tie two banana trees, my girl... ee... ee... |
| Female | |
| Maappillai neeyilaamae malligai vaasamaa | Without you as the groom, does jasmine even have fragrance? |
| Thedinaal paadumpothu thendralum veesumaa | When searching and singing, will the gentle breeze blow? |
| Male :Raththiri neeyillaamae thookkanthaan koodumaa | Male: Without you at night, can I get any sleep? |
| Paayilae saanjingkooda kannuthaan moodumaa | Even if I lie down on the mat, will my eyes close? |
| Female | |
| Vaalipaththil asai vanthaa ellorukkum vedhanai | When desire comes in youth, it is torment for everyone |
| Etti ninnu pesu rasa ennaththukku sodhanai | Talk standing at a distance, my beloved, why this test? |
| Male :Onnoda naan onnaach sera | Male: To join together as one with you |
| Naalai ennai thavikkiraen | I am longing each day |
| Male | |
| Vaigaasi…. | Vaikasi... |
| Haei vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | Hey, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Male | |
| Vaanguven kooraiselai nallathor naalilae | I will buy a bridal silk saree on a good day |
| Thaalithaan melae yaera thanga en tholulae | For you to lean on my golden shoulder as the sacred thread is tied |
| Female :Paal pazham naanum yaenthu neeyulla roomula | Female: Holding milk and fruits, in the room where you are |
| Paarththu naan vaara pothu en manam thaangalae | When I come looking at you, my heart cannot contain itself |
| Male | |
| Paal pazham thevai illai nee irukkum pothilae | Milk and fruit are not needed when you are around |
| Paarththu pasi aaravillai vera yaethum thonalae | Looking at you doesn't satisfy my hunger, nothing else comes to mind |
| Male :Onnukkonnu yaedhethi pesi | Male: Teasing and talking back and forth with each other |
| Oorai ellaam marakkanum maarulethaan kedakkanum | We should forget the whole town and lie on my chest |
| Male | |
| Vaigaasi nerungi varum | Vaikasi is drawing near |
| Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Hoi vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | Hoi, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Female | |
| Panthal onnu potta podhumaa | Is it enough just to set up a canopy? |
| Ponnukinnu venumaa | Don't you need a bride? |
| Panthal onnu potta podhumaa | Is it enough just to set up a canopy? |
| Ponnukinnu venumaa | Don't you need a bride? |
| Male | |
| Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa | Can there be a wedding without a bride? |
| Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma | Where am I without you, my dear? |
| Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa | Can there be a wedding without a bride? |
| Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma | Where am I without you, my dear? |
| Male | |
| Vaigaasi…. | Vaikasi... |
| Hoi vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu | Hoi, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
| Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi | And tie two banana trees, my girl |
வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்ட போதுமா
பொண்ணு கிண்ணு வேணாமா
பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்ட போதுமா
பொண்ணு கிண்ணு வேணாமா
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Don't you need a bride?
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Don't you need a bride?
பொண்ணில்லாத கல்யாணமா
நீயில்லாமே நான் ஏதம்மா.......
பொண்ணில்லாத கல்யாணமா
நீயில்லாமே நான் ஏதம்மா.......
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Where am I without you, my dear?
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Where am I without you, my dear?
வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி...ஈ.....ஈ....
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
And tie two banana trees, my girl... ee... ee...
மாப்பிள்ளை நீயில்லாமே மல்லிகை வாசமா
தேடினால் பாடும்போது தென்றலும் வீசுமா
ராத்திரி நீயில்லாமே தூக்கந்தான் கூடுமா
பாயிலே சாஞ்சிங்கூட கண்ணுதான் மூடுமா
Without you as the groom, does jasmine even have fragrance?
When searching and singing, will the gentle breeze blow?
Male: Without you at night, can I get any sleep?
Even if I lie down on the mat, will my eyes close?
வாலிபத்தில் ஆசை வந்தா எல்லோருக்கும் வேதனை
எட்டி நின்னு பேசு ராசா என்னத்துக்கு சோதனை
ஒன்னோட நான் ஒண்ணாச் சேர
நாளை எண்ணித் தவிக்கிறேன்
When desire comes in youth, it is torment for everyone
Talk standing at a distance, my beloved, why this test?
Male: To join together as one with you
I am longing each day
வைகாசி.....
ஹேய் வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
Vaikasi...
Hey, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
And tie two banana trees, my girl
வாங்குவேன் கூரைச்சேலை நல்லதோர் நாளிலே
தாலிதான் மேலே ஏற தங்கம் என் தோளுலே
பால் பழம் நானும் ஏந்தி நீயுள்ள ரூமுல
பார்த்து நான் வார போது என் மனம் தாங்கலே
I will buy a bridal silk saree on a good day
For you to lean on my golden shoulder as the sacred thread is tied
Female: Holding milk and fruits, in the room where you are
When I come looking at you, my heart cannot contain itself
பால் பழம் தேவை இல்லை நீ இருக்கும் போதிலே
பார்த்து பசி ஆறவில்லை வேறே ஏதும் தோணலே
ஒண்ணுக்கொண்ணு ஏதேதோ பேசி
ஊரை எல்லாம் மறக்கணும் மாருலேதான் கெடக்கணும்
Milk and fruit are not needed when you are around
Looking at you doesn't satisfy my hunger, nothing else comes to mind
Male: Teasing and talking back and forth with each other
We should forget the whole town and lie on my chest
வைகாசி நெருங்கி வரும்
வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
ஹோய் வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
Vaikasi is drawing near
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Hoi, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்ட போதுமா
பொண்ணு கிண்ணு வேணாமா
பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்ட போதுமா
பொண்ணு கிண்ணு வேணாமா
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Don't you need a bride?
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Don't you need a bride?
பொண்ணில்லாத கல்யாணமா
நீயில்லாமே நான் ஏதம்மா.......
பொண்ணில்லாத கல்யாணமா
நீயில்லாமே நான் ஏதம்மா.......
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Where am I without you, my dear?
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Where am I without you, my dear?
வைகாசி.....
ஹேய் வைகாசி மாசத்துல பந்தல் ஒன்னு போட்டு
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
ரெண்டு வாழை மரம் கட்டபோறேன்டி
Vaikasi...
Hoi, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
And tie two banana trees, my girl
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Panthal onnu potta podhumaa
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Ponnukinnu venumaa
Don't you need a bride?
Panthal onnu potta podhumaa
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Ponnukinnu venumaa
Don't you need a bride?
Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma
Where am I without you, my dear?
Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma
Where am I without you, my dear?
Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi….ee…ee….
And tie two banana trees, my girl... ee... ee...
Maappillai neeyilaamae malligai vaasamaa
Without you as the groom, does jasmine even have fragrance?
Thedinaal paadumpothu thendralum veesumaa
When searching and singing, will the gentle breeze blow?
Male :Raththiri neeyillaamae thookkanthaan koodumaa
Male: Without you at night, can I get any sleep?
Paayilae saanjingkooda kannuthaan moodumaa
Even if I lie down on the mat, will my eyes close?
Vaalipaththil asai vanthaa ellorukkum vedhanai
When desire comes in youth, it is torment for everyone
Etti ninnu pesu rasa ennaththukku sodhanai
Talk standing at a distance, my beloved, why this test?
Male :Onnoda naan onnaach sera
Male: To join together as one with you
Naalai ennai thavikkiraen
I am longing each day
Vaigaasi….
Vaikasi...
Haei vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
Hey, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Vaanguven kooraiselai nallathor naalilae
I will buy a bridal silk saree on a good day
Thaalithaan melae yaera thanga en tholulae
For you to lean on my golden shoulder as the sacred thread is tied
Female :Paal pazham naanum yaenthu neeyulla roomula
Female: Holding milk and fruits, in the room where you are
Paarththu naan vaara pothu en manam thaangalae
When I come looking at you, my heart cannot contain itself
Paal pazham thevai illai nee irukkum pothilae
Milk and fruit are not needed when you are around
Paarththu pasi aaravillai vera yaethum thonalae
Looking at you doesn't satisfy my hunger, nothing else comes to mind
Male :Onnukkonnu yaedhethi pesi
Male: Teasing and talking back and forth with each other
Oorai ellaam marakkanum maarulethaan kedakkanum
We should forget the whole town and lie on my chest
Vaigaasi nerungi varum
Vaikasi is drawing near
Vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
In the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Hoi vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
Hoi, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Panthal onnu potta podhumaa
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Ponnukinnu venumaa
Don't you need a bride?
Panthal onnu potta podhumaa
Is it enough just to set up a canopy?
Ponnukinnu venumaa
Don't you need a bride?
Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma
Where am I without you, my dear?
Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa
Can there be a wedding without a bride?
Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma
Where am I without you, my dear?
Vaigaasi….
Vaikasi...
Hoi vaigaasi maasaththula panthal onnu pottu
Hoi, in the month of Vaikasi, I will set up a marriage canopy
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Rendu vaazhai maram kattaporaendi
And tie two banana trees, my girl
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a joyful folk duet from the film 'Ninaivu Chinnam' celebrating the love and anticipation of two lovers preparing for their upcoming wedding in the Tamil month of Vaikasi. The hero sings about setting up the traditional wedding canopy (panthal) and decorating it with banana trees, while the heroine teasingly reminds him that a wedding canopy is useless without the bride.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paal pazham naanum yaenthu neeyulla roomula”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line, such as 'Paal pazham' creating rhythmic flow.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Panthal onnu potta podhumaa / Ponnukinnu venumaa”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Panthal' and 'Ponnukinnu'.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Ponnilaatha kalyaanamaa / Neeyillaamae naan yaedhamma”
Asking a question not for an answer, but to emphasize devotion and love, e.g., 'Can there be a wedding without a bride?'
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Trivia
'Vaigaasi Maasaththula' is composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by Gangai Amaran for the 1989 film 'Ninaivu Chinnam' starring Prabhu and Radhika. The month of Vaikasi (May-June) in the Tamil calendar is considered highly auspicious for traditional Hindu weddings in Tamil Nadu.
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