Mangalyam Lyrics
From the movie Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Mangalyam Song Lyrics is the track from Neenga Nalla Irukkanum Tamil Film – 1992, Starring Nizhalgal Ravi, Bhanupriya, Visu, Vagai Chandrasekar, Manorama, Major Sundarrajan, Srividya, J. Jayalalithaa. This song was sung by கே. எஸ். சித்ரா. The music was composed by M. S. Vishwanathan. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Mangalya pichaikku madiyendhinen
Malai pondra sumai kodi manam thaanginen
Mangalya pichaikku madiyendhinen
Malai pondra sumai kodi manam thaanginen
Naan kaatril alaigira deepam Thunba kadalil thaaladum odam
Naan kaatril alaigira deepam Thunba kadalil thaaladum odam
Mangalya pichaikku madiyendhinen
Malai pondra sumai kodi manam thaanginen
{Annaigalae thandhaigalae Ungalaiyae nambi varum pillai naanae
Kaavalanai kovalanai paarthidavae Kaanalilae thullum meenae} (2)
Nalladhai naadum ullathai thaedi Illangal thorum nadappenae
Oorae orangiya bothum en ullam thoongavillaiyae En vaazhvil endrum andha thunbam
Adhai yaarum kaanavillaiyae
Mangalya pichaikku madiyendhinen
Malai pondra sumai kodi manam thaanginen
Manjaludan kungumamnum mangalamum Thangidanum illam dhorum
Maadiyilum kooraiyilum thaali illa Pen manadhil thunbam koodum
Vovvoru paatum ungalai serum Undiyal podum nenjangalae
Udhavum idhayangal yaavum en vaazhvil Kaaval deivam thaan
Oli muthaai serum indha vellam Naan thaedi pogum selvam thaan
Mangalya pichaikku madiyendhinen
Malai pondra sumai kodi manam thaanginen
Naan kaatril alaigira deepam Thunba kadalil thaaladum odam
Naan kaatril alaigira deepam Thunba kadalil thaaladum odam
Mangalya pichaikku madiyendhinen
Malai pondra sumai kodi manam thaanginen
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song 'Mangalyam' is a deeply poignant plea from a woman, likely a widow or someone facing profound marital distress, who yearns for the sanctity and protection symbolized by the 'mangalyam' (the sacred thread worn by married women). She describes her existence as fragile and precarious, likening herself to a lamp flickering in the wind and a boat adrift in a sea of sorrow, burdened by immense grief. Her appeal is directed towards society, particularly to mothers and fathers, expressing her vulnerability as a child seeking refuge and hope, much like a fish desperately leaping in a mirage for its protector, referencing the tragic tale of Kovalan.
The lyrics further highlight the societal importance of a woman's marital status, contrasting homes blessed with the symbols of marriage (turmeric, kumkum, mangalyam) with the escalating sorrow of a woman without a thali. It serves as a direct appeal to the compassionate hearts of those who contribute to charity, viewing their assistance as divine intervention. The imagery of small contributions accumulating like pearls into a flood of wealth underscores her desperate need for collective support, portraying it as her ultimate treasure. The song is a powerful lament about a woman's struggle for dignity, security, and identity in a society where her marital status profoundly impacts her life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Mangalyam?
Mangalyam is sung by கே. எஸ். சித்ரா.
Which movie is Mangalyam from?
The song Mangalyam is featured in the movie Neenga Nalla Irukkanum.
Who wrote the lyrics for Mangalyam?
The lyrics for Mangalyam were written by Vaali with music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan.
Is English translation available for Mangalyam lyrics?
Yes! Mangalyam lyrics from Neenga Nalla Irukkanum include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Mangalyam lyrics?
The song 'Mangalyam' is a deeply poignant plea from a woman, likely a widow or someone facing profound marital distress, who yearns for the sanctity and protection symbolized by the 'mangalyam' (the sacred thread worn by married women). She describes her existence as fragile and precarious, likening herself to a lamp flickering in the wind and a boat adrift in a sea of sorrow, burdened by immense grief. Her appeal is directed towards society, particularly to mothers and fathers, expressing her vulnerability as a child seeking refuge and hope, much like a fish desperately leaping in a mirage for its protector, referencing the tragic tale of Kovalan. The lyrics further highlight the societal importance of a woman's marital status, contrasting homes blessed with the symbols of marriage (turmeric, kumkum, mangalyam) with the escalating sorrow of a woman without a thali. It serves as a direct appeal to the compassionate hearts of those who contribute to charity, viewing their assistance as divine intervention. The imagery of small contributions accumulating like pearls into a flood of wealth underscores her desperate need for collective support, portraying it as her ultimate treasure. The song is a powerful lament about a woman's struggle for dignity, security, and identity in a society where her marital status profoundly impacts her life.