Adi Manjapattu Cover Art

Adi Manjapattu Lyrics

From the movie Punniya Boomi - 1978

Adi Manjapattu Song Lyrics is the track from Punniya Boomi - 1978 Tamil Film – 1978. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தராஜன், எல்.ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா. The music was composed by M. S. Vishwanathan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

MS
Music DirectorM. S. Vishwanathan
K
LyricistKannadasan

Singers

டஎ
Singerடி. எம். சௌந்தராஜன்
எஈ
Singerஎல்.ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா

Star Cast

Not Specified

Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae Konjam neiyai oottru
Rendu vandattam kondaada Vanna deepam maettru

Hooo oo oo oo ho ooo

Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae Konjam neiyai oottru
Rendu vandattam kondaada Vanna deepam maettru

Kanni ponnu chinna pillai aasai padi
Kattu kaaval ittu nirkkum vasar padi
Kanni ponnu chinna pillai aasai padi
Kattu kaaval ittu nirkkum vasar padi

Ammanindri yaarum illai koorungadi
Namm aaval therkkum koyil endru paadungadi

Ammanindri yaarum illai koorungadi
Namm aaval therkkum koyil endru paadungadi

Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae Konjam neiyai oottru
Rendu vandattam kondaada Vanna deepam maettru

Humming :

Maavilakku amma vilakku Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku
Maavilakku amma vilakku Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku
Poo vilakku vanna pongal vilakku Poojaikku aasai sollum thanga vilakku
Poo vilakku vanna pongal vilakku Poojaikku aasai sollum thanga vilakku

Thiri eriyuthu oli theriyudhu Paarvai onnu

Dhisai muluvathum thaai mugathinil Aayiram kannu

Aval idathil puli nadungum Yenadi kannu

Aanavathai theerthu vaippaal Avalinai ennu

Maavilakku amma vilakku Maari amman kaaladikku thiru vilakku

Adi manjapattu veppillai kungkuma mittu Maariyammanadhu per solli sandhanam ittu
Vaazhai thandattam kaiyaalae Konjam neiyai oottru
Rendu vandattam kondaada Vanna deepam maettru

Neeraiyum mannaiyum Sambantham seidhadhil ilai paari
Nellittu uramittu kaathavar Kandathu mulaippaari

Neeraiyum mannaiyum Sambantham seidhadhil ilai paari
Nellittu uramittu kaathavar Kandathu mulaippaari

Kaarkaalam illaiyinna Yerkalam illae
Yerkkalam illaiyinna Oorkolam illae

Kaarkaalam illaiyinna Yerkalam illae
Yerkkalam illaiyinna Oorkolam illae

Thottil thannil thaalattu Thodarndhu sendraal seerattu
Kattilukku pogu munnae Kanni pennae neerattu

Kattazhagai paarthu vittu Kavidhaiyilae parattu
Neerattu manjal neerattu Neerattu manjal neerattu

Kai valaiyalgal osaiyittaal Kaalaigalin kann mayangum
Kalaiyarai kannil veithaal Eppodhum penn urangum

Kobam irukkumidam Gunam irukkum enbathundu
Konjamai ninaivu vaithaal Thunai pirandha chinna vandu
Neerattu manjal neerattu Neerattu manjal neerattu
Neerattu manjal neerattu

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, 'Adi Manjapattu,' is a vibrant devotional folk song dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, a revered deity in Tamil Nadu. It vividly describes the rituals and offerings made to the goddess, such as applying kumkum and sandalwood, lighting lamps with ghee, and offering flour lamps (maavilakku). The lyrics emphasize the goddess's immense power and protective nature, portraying her as a mother figure with a thousand eyes who can make even a tiger tremble and destroy arrogance. The song calls upon devotees to acknowledge her omnipresence and her ability to fulfill desires, reinforcing faith and devotion within the community.

Beyond its devotional core, the song beautifully intertwines themes of fertility, agriculture, and the life stages of a woman. It celebrates the cycle of nature, from the union of water and soil leading to sprouted seedlings (mulappari) to the importance of rain for ploughing and village festivities. The lyrics then transition to the journey of a young woman, from her protected childhood to the rituals of bathing before marriage, praising her beauty, and hinting at the stirrings of love and companionship. It captures the essence of traditional Tamil life, where spirituality, nature, and human relationships are deeply interconnected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Adi Manjapattu?

Adi Manjapattu is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தராஜன், எல்.ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா.

Which movie is Adi Manjapattu from?

The song Adi Manjapattu is featured in the movie Punniya Boomi - 1978.

Who wrote the lyrics for Adi Manjapattu?

The lyrics for Adi Manjapattu were written by Kannadasan with music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan.

Is English translation available for Adi Manjapattu lyrics?

Yes! Adi Manjapattu lyrics from Punniya Boomi - 1978 include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Adi Manjapattu lyrics?

This song, 'Adi Manjapattu,' is a vibrant devotional folk song dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, a revered deity in Tamil Nadu. It vividly describes the rituals and offerings made to the goddess, such as applying kumkum and sandalwood, lighting lamps with ghee, and offering flour lamps (maavilakku). The lyrics emphasize the goddess's immense power and protective nature, portraying her as a mother figure with a thousand eyes who can make even a tiger tremble and destroy arrogance. The song calls upon devotees to acknowledge her omnipresence and her ability to fulfill desires, reinforcing faith and devotion within the community. Beyond its devotional core, the song beautifully intertwines themes of fertility, agriculture, and the life stages of a woman. It celebrates the cycle of nature, from the union of water and soil leading to sprouted seedlings (mulappari) to the importance of rain for ploughing and village festivities. The lyrics then transition to the journey of a young woman, from her protected childhood to the rituals of bathing before marriage, praising her beauty, and hinting at the stirrings of love and companionship. It captures the essence of traditional Tamil life, where spirituality, nature, and human relationships are deeply interconnected.

Song Details

Song NameAdi Manjapattu
Singersடி. எம். சௌந்தராஜன், எல்.ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா
LyricistKannadasan
LanguageTamil

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