Nandri Unakku Lyrics

From the movie Uthama Raasa

Nandri Unakku Song Lyrics is the track from Uthama Raasa Tamil Film – 1993, Starring Prabhu, Khusbhu Sundar, Radha Ravi, Raja, Goundamani, Senthil, Vaishnavi, Manorama, S. N. Lakshmi, Charle. This song was sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன். The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

Music DirectorIlayaraja

LyricistVaali

Singers

மவ

Singerமலேசியா வாசுதேவன்

Star Cast

ActorPrabhu

ActorKhusbhu Sundar

ActorRadha Ravi

Translation

Nandri unakku cholla Vaarttai illai maariyae
Nenjil neranju nikkum Aayiram kan sooliyae
Manja neer thelikkudhammaa Oor sananga koodiyae
Mangalam koduppavalae Kunguma chingaariyae
Thottiyam kaali endru thulangidum thaayae Soolakkal maari endru pugazh padaithaayae

Female Chorus : Nandri unakku cholla Vaarttai illai maariyae
Nenjil neranju nikkum Aayiram kan sooliyae
Manja neer thelikkudhammaa Oor sananga koodiyae
Mangalam koduppavalae Kunguma chingaariyae

Adichu pudichu kidandha oorukkullae
Nalla arivai koduthu inaicha umaiyavalae

Female Chorus : Umaiyavalae

Manushan nenachu edhu thaan nadakkumadi
Undhan nenappu edhuvo adhu thaan nigazhumadi

Female Chorus : Nigazhumadi

Nallorkku theengizhachaa kaappaval neeyae
Pollaadha kobam kondu pongidum thaayae
Kodaanu kodiyilae naanum un saeyae
Kai pillai kai vanangum sakthiyae maayae

Veappilaiyil aadai katti veetrirukkum ambigaiyae
Mukkonathil ukkaandhidum magamaayi

Nandri unakku cholla Vaarttai illai maariyae
Nenjil neranju nikkum Aayiram kan sooliyae
Manja neer thelikkudhammaa Oor sananga koodiyae
Mangalam koduppavalae Kunguma chingaariyae

Padathai virithu paambum kudai pidikkum
Kilai padarndhu adarndha vaembum nizhal kodukkum

Female Chorus : Nizhal kodukkum

Adadaa azhagin azhagaai koluvirukkum
Undhan adiyai panindhae vanangi ulagirukkum

Female Chorus : Ulagirukkum

Panneeru sandhanathil theerthamum aadi
Annaadam elumichaiyil maalaiyum soodi
Karpoora jothiyai thaan yaetridum dhevi
Kan vendum kaanbadharkku aayiram kodi

Kaalam vandhaal kan thirappaai Theeyavarai nee erippaai
Aangaariyae ongaariyae maakaali

Female Chorus : Nandri unakku cholla Vaarttai illai maariyae
Nenjil neranju nikkum Aayiram kan sooliyae
Manja neer thelikkudhammaa Oor sananga koodiyae
Mangalam koduppavalae Kunguma chingaariyae

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song further extols Mariamman's various manifestations and attributes, referring to her as Thottiyam Kaali, Soolakkal Mari, Uma, Ambika, Mahamayi, Angari, Omkari, and Mahakali, highlighting her fierce yet nurturing aspects. It emphasizes her role in uniting communities and bringing wisdom, while also portraying her as a formidable force against injustice. The lyrics culminate in a plea for her divine vision, expressing that even a thousand crore eyes would be insufficient to fully comprehend her divine form and power, reinforcing the deep faith and devotion of the devotees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Nandri Unakku?

Nandri Unakku is sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன்.

Which movie is Nandri Unakku from?

The song Nandri Unakku is featured in the movie Uthama Raasa.

Who wrote the lyrics for Nandri Unakku?

The lyrics for Nandri Unakku were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Nandri Unakku lyrics?

Yes! Nandri Unakku lyrics from Uthama Raasa include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Nandri Unakku lyrics?

This song is a fervent devotional ode to Goddess Mariamman, a popular South Indian deity revered as the goddess of rain, fertility, and protection from diseases. The lyrics express profound gratitude and reverence, acknowledging the Goddess's immense power and benevolent nature. The singer praises Mariamman as the protector of the good, the destroyer of evil, and the ultimate bestower of auspiciousness, whose will alone prevails over human desires. The imagery of turmeric water, vermillion, neem leaves, and lemon garlands paints a vivid picture of traditional village worship and offerings. The song further extols Mariamman's various manifestations and attributes, referring to her as Thottiyam Kaali, Soolakkal Mari, Uma, Ambika, Mahamayi, Angari, Omkari, and Mahakali, highlighting her fierce yet nurturing aspects. It emphasizes her role in uniting communities and bringing wisdom, while also portraying her as a formidable force against injustice. The lyrics culminate in a plea for her divine vision, expressing that even a thousand crore eyes would be insufficient to fully comprehend her divine form and power, reinforcing the deep faith and devotion of the devotees.