Engal Kula Nayagiye Lyrics

From the movie Thanga Padhumai

Engal Kula Nayagiye Song Lyrics is the track from Thanga Padhumai Tamil Film – 1959, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, T. R. Rajakumari, M. N. Nambiar, D. Balasubramaniam, Kuladeivam Rajagopal. This song was sung by பி. லீலா மற்றும் குழு. The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, M. S. Viswanathan.

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Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

Music DirectorG. Ramanathan

Music DirectorM. S. Viswanathan

Singers

பல

Singerபி. லீலா மற்றும் குழு

Star Cast

ActorSivaji Ganesan

ActorPadmini

ActorT. R. Rajakumari

Translation

Singers : P. Leela and Chorus

Music Director : Vishwanathan- Ramamoorthy

Lyricist : Kannadasan

Vaanam poiyaadhu valam pizhaippadhu yaadhu Neel nila vendhan kuttram sidhaiyaadhu
Pathini pendir irundha naadu Pathini pendir irundha naadu

Female Chorus : Engal kulanayagiyae kannagiyamma
Nalla inamudhaai vandhu udhithaai kannagiyamma
Engal kulanayagiyae kannagiyamma
Nalla inamudhaai vandhu udhithaai kannagiyamma
Thangatamil naatinilae kannagiyamma
Karppu thaayaagha vandhu udhithaai kannagiyamma
Female Chorus : Karppu thaayaagha vandhu udhithaai kannagiyamma

Kovalarkku manaiyaana kannagiyamma
Paandi kaavalarkku pagaiyaana kannagiyamma
Paavalarkku kaviyaana kannagiyamma
Tamil paamararukku perumai thandha kannagiyamma

Female Chorus : Kannagiyamma engal kannagiyamma
Karpu kanniyarkku deivamaana kannagiyamma
Female Chorus : Karpu kanniyarkku deivamaana kannagiyamma
Kannagiyamma engal kannagiyamma
Kannagiyamma engal kannagiyamma

Maalaiyitta kanavanodu kaaviri poompattinathil
Manamigundhu vaazhnthirundha naalilae
Kodi madhaviyaal aada vandhaal oorilae
Female Chorus : Kodi madhaviyaal aada vandhaal oorilae
Pon maalai konda manavaalan
Madhaviyai pin thodarnthum
Vaazhkavendru vaazhthi nindraai vaazhvilae
Female Chorus : Avan varavai enni porumai kondaai deviyae
Uyar perumai kondaayae tamil pengalin thaayae
Unnai thaal panindhom
Seer peravae arul purivaaye

Female Chorus : Kannagiyamma engal kannagiyamma
Kannagiyamma engal kannagiyamma

Madhavi kodiyin kaadhalukkenavae
Perum pon porul nee thandhaai
Female Chorus : Perum pon porul nee thandhaai
Naadhanin sugamae en sugam endraai
Udal nalivilum pani seidhaai
Female Chorus : Udal nalivilum pani seidhaai

Vedhanai kovalan veedu thirumbiyum Veruthadhillai neeyae
Mani naadham olithidum paadha silambinai Kolkena koduthaayae

Kaalgal nogha andha maada madurai varai Kanavanai thodarnthaayae
Angu aayar kulathilae perungudi magal Nee adaikalam adainthaayae
Female Chorus : Angu aayar kulathilae perungudi magal Nee adaikalam adainthaayae

Maaya kollanin sadhiyaal kovalan Maandathai arindhaayae
Engal thooyavalae nee puliyena seeri Thulli ezhundhaaye
Female Chorus : Thooyavalae nee thulli ezhundhaaye Thooyavalae nee thulli ezhundhaaye

Female Chorus : Kottram engae Kottram engae kottravan engae
Kuttram padindha kudai engae Female Chorus : Kottram engae kottram engae
Kattalaiyidu munn arivenghae Female Chorus : Kottram
Kaavalar thandha silambengae Silambengae silambengae

Pulambum oli silambai eduthae Mani porigal sidhara munnar udaithae
Pulambum oli silambai eduthae Mani porigal sidhara munnar udaithae
Kalanga peyar muzhuthum thudaithae Madhurai gadhigal kalangha por thoduthae
Kalanga peyar muzhuthum thudaithae Madhurai gadhigal kalangha por thoduthae

Vaanagamae vaiyagamae solver En kanavan kalvano
Sengadhir selvanae nee sol En kanavan kalvano kalvano
En kanavan kalvano

Ettu dhisai kottida kumarida Sadasada sadavena theruvilae
Kottra kudai suttram padharida Pada pada padavena thanalilae
Pattu pala sethu karugida Pathiniyae un vizhiyilae
Paazhum puvi moozhgi thuyar pada Oozhi sadhura pala aadiyae

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song vividly portrays Kannagi's righteous fury, her challenge to the Pandya king, and her dramatic act of burning Madurai to avenge her husband's death. It highlights her as a divine figure for chaste women, a symbol of Tamil pride, and a force that even the heavens and earth must acknowledge. The narrative arc of the song encapsulates her journey from a patient, sacrificing wife to a vengeful goddess, emphasizing the profound impact of her purity and demand for truth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Engal Kula Nayagiye?

Engal Kula Nayagiye is sung by பி. லீலா மற்றும் குழு.

Which movie is Engal Kula Nayagiye from?

The song Engal Kula Nayagiye is featured in the movie Thanga Padhumai.

Who wrote the lyrics for Engal Kula Nayagiye?

The lyrics for Engal Kula Nayagiye were written by Unknown with music composed by G. Ramanathan, M. S. Viswanathan.

Is English translation available for Engal Kula Nayagiye lyrics?

Yes! Engal Kula Nayagiye lyrics from Thanga Padhumai include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Engal Kula Nayagiye lyrics?

This song is a powerful ode to Kannagi, the central character of the ancient Tamil epic 'Silappathikaram'. It reveres her as the epitome of chastity and justice, celebrating her unwavering devotion to her husband Kovalan, even through his infidelity with Madhavi. The lyrics recount her journey from a loving wife in Kaveripoompattinam, her silent suffering, and her ultimate transformation into a fierce embodiment of justice when Kovalan is falsely accused and executed in Madurai. The song vividly portrays Kannagi's righteous fury, her challenge to the Pandya king, and her dramatic act of burning Madurai to avenge her husband's death. It highlights her as a divine figure for chaste women, a symbol of Tamil pride, and a force that even the heavens and earth must acknowledge. The narrative arc of the song encapsulates her journey from a patient, sacrificing wife to a vengeful goddess, emphasizing the profound impact of her purity and demand for truth.