Varuga Varuga
From Panithirai · 1961
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Panithirai1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hmmm mmm mmm hmmm … | Humming... |
| Ohooo ooo hooo oooo | Oh... |
| Female | |
| Varuga varugavendru solli azhaippaar | They will welcome by saying 'Welcome, welcome' |
| Silar vaasal vazhiyil nindru panneer thelippaar | Some will stand at the doorway and sprinkle rose water |
| Varuga varugavendru solli azhaippaar | They will welcome by saying 'Welcome, welcome' |
| Silar vaasal vazhiyil nindru panneer thelippaar | Some will stand at the doorway and sprinkle rose water |
| Female | |
| Oru magal petrom endru | Saying 'We have been blessed with a daughter' |
| Ullam maghizhvaar | Their hearts will rejoice |
| Oru magal petrom endru | Saying 'We have been blessed with a daughter' |
| Ullam maghizhvaar | Their hearts will rejoice |
| Thandhai urchaagam pongi vara | As enthusiasm overflows, the father |
| Kanneer vadippaar | Will shed tears of joy |
| Thandhai urchaagam pongi vara | As enthusiasm overflows, the father |
| Kanneer vadippaar | Will shed tears of joy |
| Female | |
| Neela vidhaanathu | Under the blue canopy |
| Nithila poom pandhalittu | Setting up a pandal decorated with pearl-like flowers |
| Kolangal ponga kulirndha manam paravi varum | As festive patterns flourish, a pleasant fragrance spreads |
| Aaalazhagai minjum arasaanai kaalirukkum | The royal throne exceeding majestic beauty awaits at his feet |
| Aarathi thatteduthu annai inam odi varum | The mother's kin will run carrying the aarathi plate |
| Female | |
| Pennengae engae endru kural ketkkum | A voice will be heard asking 'Where is the bride?' |
| Koondhal pinnalidum thozhiyin kai | The hand of the friend braiding her hair |
| Thudi thudikkum | Will tremble in excitement |
| Pennengae engae endru kural ketkkum | A voice will be heard asking 'Where is the bride?' |
| Koondhal pinnalidum thozhiyin kai | The hand of the friend braiding her hair |
| Thudi thudikkum | Will tremble in excitement |
| Kannirandum kaal paarkkum thalai kuniyum | Both eyes will look down at her feet, bowing her head |
| Kannirandum kaal paarkkum thalai kuniyum | Both eyes will look down at her feet, bowing her head |
| Vanna kaalirandum mella mella | Her colorful feet, slowly and gently |
| Nadai nadakkum | Will walk gracefully |
| Vanna kaalirandum mella mella | Her colorful feet, slowly and gently |
| Nadai nadakkum | Will walk gracefully |
| Female | |
| Kai niraya malareduthu | Taking hands full of flowers |
| Maadhar mazhai pozhivaar | Women will shower them like rain |
| Kanaga mani charameduthu | Taking a necklace of golden gems |
| Avar kaiyil tharuvaar | They will place it in his hands |
| Kottungal melamena | 'Beat the drums!' |
| Kural ondru ketkkum | A voice will be heard |
| Kulirndha mugam sivandhu vidum | Her cool face will blush red |
| Ilamaeni silirkkum | Her youthful body will shiver with goosebumps |
| Female | |
| Pillai petra maadhar ennai | Mothers who have borne children will bless me |
| Vaazhthi arulvaar en | Bestowing grace, saying my |
| Penmai niraivaanadhendru | Womanhood is now complete |
| Naanum maghizhven | And I too shall rejoice |
| Female | |
| Pillai petra maadhar ennai | Mothers who have borne children will bless me |
| Vaazhthi arulvaar en | Bestowing grace, saying my |
| Penmai niraivaanadhendru | Womanhood is now complete |
| Naanum maghizhven | And I too shall rejoice |
| Female | |
| Kaarirulil or kizhavi | In the deep darkness, an old woman |
| Mella varuvaal | Will come softly |
| Kaarirulil or kizhavi | In the deep darkness, an old woman |
| Mella varuvaal | Will come softly |
| Avar kaatthirukkum thani idathai | The secluded spot where he waits |
| Kaati maraivaal | She will point out and disappear |
| Avar kaatthirukkum thani idathai | The secluded spot where he waits |
| Kaati maraivaal | She will point out and disappear |
| Female | |
| Thoongudhal pol nadikkindra | Unbeknownst to her friends |
| Thozhiyarkkum theriyaamal | Who pretend to be asleep |
| Thunai irukkum idam sendru | I will go to the place where my companion is |
| Nilam paarthu nirppen | And stand looking at the ground |
| Female | |
| Avar mudhalil pesuvadhaa | Should he speak first |
| Naan pesalaamaa | Or may I speak? |
| Aththaan endrazhappadharkkum | Is this the right place |
| Idam adhu thaanaa | To call him 'Aththaan'? |
| Kai thottu enai azhaithaal | If he touches my hand and calls me |
| Naan enna solven | What shall I say? |
| Kan moodi mei marandhu | Closing my eyes and forgetting my self |
| Oomai pol iruppen | I shall remain silent like a mute person |
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம்....
ஓஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓஓ
Humming...
Oh...
வருக வருகவென்று சொல்லியழைப்பார்
சிலர் வாசல் வழியில் நின்று பன்னீர் தெளிப்பார்
வருக வருகவென்று சொல்லியழைப்பார்
சிலர் வாசல் வழியில் நின்று பன்னீர் தெளிப்பார்
They will welcome by saying 'Welcome, welcome'
Some will stand at the doorway and sprinkle rose water
They will welcome by saying 'Welcome, welcome'
Some will stand at the doorway and sprinkle rose water
ஒரு மகள் பெற்றோமென்று
உள்ளம் மகிழ்வார்
ஒரு மகள் பெற்றோமென்று
உள்ளம் மகிழ்வார்
தந்தை உற்சாகம் பொங்கிவரக்
கண்ணீர் வடிப்பார்
தந்தை உற்சாகம் பொங்கிவரக்
கண்ணீர் வடிப்பார்
Saying 'We have been blessed with a daughter'
Their hearts will rejoice
Saying 'We have been blessed with a daughter'
Their hearts will rejoice
As enthusiasm overflows, the father
Will shed tears of joy
As enthusiasm overflows, the father
Will shed tears of joy
நீல விதானத்து
நித்திலப்பூம் பந்தலிட்டு
கோலங்கள் பொங்கக் குளிர்ந்த மணம் பரவி வரும்
ஆளழகை மிஞ்சும் அரசாணிக் காலிருக்கும்
ஆரத்தித் தட்டெடுத்து அன்னையினம் ஓடிவரும்
Under the blue canopy
Setting up a pandal decorated with pearl-like flowers
As festive patterns flourish, a pleasant fragrance spreads
The royal throne exceeding majestic beauty awaits at his feet
The mother's kin will run carrying the aarathi plate
பெண்ணெங்கே எங்கே என்ற குரல் கேட்கும்
கூந்தல் பின்னலிடும் தோழியின்
கை துடிதுடிக்கும்
பெண்ணெங்கே எங்கே என்ற குரல் கேட்கும்
கூந்தல் பின்னலிடும் தோழியின்
கை துடிதுடிக்கும்
A voice will be heard asking 'Where is the bride?'
The hand of the friend braiding her hair
Will tremble in excitement
A voice will be heard asking 'Where is the bride?'
The hand of the friend braiding her hair
Will tremble in excitement
Both eyes will look down at her feet, bowing her head
Both eyes will look down at her feet, bowing her head
Her colorful feet, slowly and gently
Will walk gracefully
Her colorful feet, slowly and gently
Will walk gracefully
கண்ணிரண்டும் கால் பார்க்கும் தலைகுனியும்
கண்ணிரண்டும் கால் பார்க்கும் தலைகுனியும்
வண்ணக் காலிரண்டும் மெல்ல மெல்ல
நடை நடக்கும்
வண்ணக் காலிரண்டும் மெல்ல மெல்ல
நடை நடக்கும்
Taking hands full of flowers
Women will shower them like rain
Taking a necklace of golden gems
They will place it in his hands
'Beat the drums!'
A voice will be heard
Her cool face will blush red
Her youthful body will shiver with goosebumps
கை நிறைய மலரெடுத்து
மாதர் மழை பொழிவார்
கனகமணிச் சரமெடுத்து
அவர் கையில் தருவார்
கொட்டுங்கள் மேளமெனக்
குரலொன்று கேட்கும்
குளிர்ந்த முகம் சிவந்து விடும்
இளமேனி சிலிர்க்கும்
Mothers who have borne children will bless me
Bestowing grace, saying my
Womanhood is now complete
And I too shall rejoice
பிள்ளை பெற்ற மாதர் என்னை
வாழ்த்தியருள்வார் என்
பெண்மை நிறைவானதென்று
நானும் மகிழ்வேன்
Mothers who have borne children will bless me
Bestowing grace, saying my
Womanhood is now complete
And I too shall rejoice
காரிருளில் ஓர் கிழவி
மெல்ல வருவாள்
காரிருளில் ஓர் கிழவி
மெல்ல வருவாள்
அவர் காத்திருக்கும் தனியிடத்தைக்
காட்டி மறைவாள்
அவர் காத்திருக்கும் தனியிடத்தைக்
காட்டி மறைவாள்
In the deep darkness, an old woman
Will come softly
In the deep darkness, an old woman
Will come softly
The secluded spot where he waits
She will point out and disappear
The secluded spot where he waits
She will point out and disappear
தூங்குதல் போல் நடிக்கின்ற
தோழியர்க்கும் தெரியாமல்
துணையிருக்கும் இடம் சென்று
நிலம் பார்த்து நிற்பேன்
Unbeknownst to her friends
Who pretend to be asleep
I will go to the place where my companion is
And stand looking at the ground
அவர் முதலில் பேசுவதா
நான் பேசலாமா
அத்தான் என்றழைப்பதற்கும்
இடம் அதுதானா
கைத்தொட்டு எனை அழைத்தால்
நான் என்ன சொல்வேன்
கண்மூடி மெய்மறந்து
ஊமைபோல் இருப்பேன்
Should he speak first
Or may I speak?
Is this the right place
To call him 'Aththaan'?
If he touches my hand and calls me
What shall I say?
Closing my eyes and forgetting my self
I shall remain silent like a mute person
Hmmm mmm mmm hmmm …
Humming...
Ohooo ooo hooo oooo
Oh...
Varuga varugavendru solli azhaippaar
They will welcome by saying 'Welcome, welcome'
Silar vaasal vazhiyil nindru panneer thelippaar
Some will stand at the doorway and sprinkle rose water
Varuga varugavendru solli azhaippaar
They will welcome by saying 'Welcome, welcome'
Silar vaasal vazhiyil nindru panneer thelippaar
Some will stand at the doorway and sprinkle rose water
Oru magal petrom endru
Saying 'We have been blessed with a daughter'
Ullam maghizhvaar
Their hearts will rejoice
Oru magal petrom endru
Saying 'We have been blessed with a daughter'
Ullam maghizhvaar
Their hearts will rejoice
Thandhai urchaagam pongi vara
As enthusiasm overflows, the father
Kanneer vadippaar
Will shed tears of joy
Thandhai urchaagam pongi vara
As enthusiasm overflows, the father
Kanneer vadippaar
Will shed tears of joy
Neela vidhaanathu
Under the blue canopy
Nithila poom pandhalittu
Setting up a pandal decorated with pearl-like flowers
Kolangal ponga kulirndha manam paravi varum
As festive patterns flourish, a pleasant fragrance spreads
Aaalazhagai minjum arasaanai kaalirukkum
The royal throne exceeding majestic beauty awaits at his feet
Aarathi thatteduthu annai inam odi varum
The mother's kin will run carrying the aarathi plate
Pennengae engae endru kural ketkkum
A voice will be heard asking 'Where is the bride?'
Koondhal pinnalidum thozhiyin kai
The hand of the friend braiding her hair
Thudi thudikkum
Will tremble in excitement
Pennengae engae endru kural ketkkum
A voice will be heard asking 'Where is the bride?'
Koondhal pinnalidum thozhiyin kai
The hand of the friend braiding her hair
Thudi thudikkum
Will tremble in excitement
Kannirandum kaal paarkkum thalai kuniyum
Both eyes will look down at her feet, bowing her head
Kannirandum kaal paarkkum thalai kuniyum
Both eyes will look down at her feet, bowing her head
Vanna kaalirandum mella mella
Her colorful feet, slowly and gently
Nadai nadakkum
Will walk gracefully
Vanna kaalirandum mella mella
Her colorful feet, slowly and gently
Nadai nadakkum
Will walk gracefully
Kai niraya malareduthu
Taking hands full of flowers
Maadhar mazhai pozhivaar
Women will shower them like rain
Kanaga mani charameduthu
Taking a necklace of golden gems
Avar kaiyil tharuvaar
They will place it in his hands
Kottungal melamena
'Beat the drums!'
Kural ondru ketkkum
A voice will be heard
Kulirndha mugam sivandhu vidum
Her cool face will blush red
Ilamaeni silirkkum
Her youthful body will shiver with goosebumps
Pillai petra maadhar ennai
Mothers who have borne children will bless me
Vaazhthi arulvaar en
Bestowing grace, saying my
Penmai niraivaanadhendru
Womanhood is now complete
Naanum maghizhven
And I too shall rejoice
Pillai petra maadhar ennai
Mothers who have borne children will bless me
Vaazhthi arulvaar en
Bestowing grace, saying my
Penmai niraivaanadhendru
Womanhood is now complete
Naanum maghizhven
And I too shall rejoice
Kaarirulil or kizhavi
In the deep darkness, an old woman
Mella varuvaal
Will come softly
Kaarirulil or kizhavi
In the deep darkness, an old woman
Mella varuvaal
Will come softly
Avar kaatthirukkum thani idathai
The secluded spot where he waits
Kaati maraivaal
She will point out and disappear
Avar kaatthirukkum thani idathai
The secluded spot where he waits
Kaati maraivaal
She will point out and disappear
Thoongudhal pol nadikkindra
Unbeknownst to her friends
Thozhiyarkkum theriyaamal
Who pretend to be asleep
Thunai irukkum idam sendru
I will go to the place where my companion is
Nilam paarthu nirppen
And stand looking at the ground
Avar mudhalil pesuvadhaa
Should he speak first
Naan pesalaamaa
Or may I speak?
Aththaan endrazhappadharkkum
Is this the right place
Idam adhu thaanaa
To call him 'Aththaan'?
Kai thottu enai azhaithaal
If he touches my hand and calls me
Naan enna solven
What shall I say?
Kan moodi mei marandhu
Closing my eyes and forgetting my self
Oomai pol iruppen
I shall remain silent like a mute person
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This evocative song depicts a young bride vividly imagining her upcoming traditional Tamil wedding ceremony and the first night of marriage that follows. Kannadasan paints a heartwarming picture of family celebrations, the joy and tearful pride of parents, wedding rituals, and the modest elegance of the bride walking to the altar amidst friends and elders. In the latter half, the narrative shifts to the bride's inner monologue as she anticipates meeting her husband in privacy. She envisions her innocent shyness, her hesitation over whether to speak first or remain silent, and her overwhelming love and nervousness when her groom gently touches her hand.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Oomai pol iruppen”
Comparing her utter stillness and shy silence to that of a mute person ('Oomai pol iruppen').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thoongudhal pol nadikkindra”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sound 'Th' across consecutive lines ('Thoongudhal', 'Thozhiyarkkum', 'Thunai').
Visual Imagery
“Kulirndha mugam sivandhu vidum / Ilamaeni silirkkum”
Vivid imagery describing physical manifestations of shy excitement such as blushing faces and goosebumps.
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Trivia
Written by legendary lyricist Kannadasan for the 1961 Tamil film 'Panithirai', the lyrics showcase classic Tamil cultural wedding customs and nuanced emotional expressions of a traditional bride.
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