Malaysia Vasudevan’s commanding voice drives ‘Amman Kovil Vaasalile,’ a festive track composed by Sirpy with Vaali’s lyrics. S. Janaki’s vocals complement the energetic folk style celebrating Thai Pongal rituals at a temple entrance.
Released: November 9, 2023
Amman Koyil Vaasalile
Sirpy | Vaali • From “Amman Kovil Vaasalile”
Amman Koyil Vaasalile Lyrics Translation – Amman Kovil Vaasalile Soundtrack
Vaali links plowing hands to guaranteed harvests. The scent of cooking rice signals village success. Malaysia Vasudevan declares everything touched will turn gold after the milk boils over.
Amman Koyil VasalileAt the entrance of the Amman temple,
Thai Pongal Vaippom Poonguyilewe’ll cook our ‘Thai Pongal’ offering, oh sweet cuckoo.
Ooru Onnaga Ponga Vaikkum NaluThis is the day the whole village comes together to celebrate,
Ippo Ohonnu Pongi Varum Paluand now, the milk is starting to boil over.
Ini Thottakka Thottathellam PonnuFrom now on, everything we touch will turn to gold.
Namma Santhosam Nichayamthan KannuOur happiness is guaranteed, my dear.
Amman Koyil VasalileAt the entrance of the Amman temple,
Thai Pongal Vaippom Poonguyilewe’ll cook our ‘Thai Pongal’ offering, oh sweet cuckoo.
Yerottum Kaiyum Yeththamidum KaiyumThe hands that plow and the hands that irrigate,
Ingu Eppothum Muppogamthan Seiyumwill always bring in three harvests here.
Ingu Eppothum Muppogamthan Seiyumwill always bring in three harvests here.
Namma Kannana Aththa Kanneduththu PaththaIf our beloved goddess just glances our way,
Ingu Thappama Mummarithan Peiyumthe ‘three-fold rains’ will pour down here without fail.
Ingu Thappama Mummarithan Peiyumthe ‘three-fold rains’ will pour down here without fail.
Adi Mekkala Odum Antha Vaikkala KeluGo ask the stream that runs along the western bank,
Thennanthopporam Padum Chinna Mainava Keluand ask the little ‘myna’ bird singing by the coconut grove.
Intha Oor Koodi Uravadi Isaipadum ThirunaluThis is the festival where the village gathers in harmony to sing.
Idhuthandi ThangamaniThis is what it’s all about, my precious jewel.
Amman Koyil VasalileAt the entrance of the Amman temple,
Thai Pongal Vaippom Poonguyilewe’ll cook our ‘Thai Pongal’ offering, oh sweet cuckoo.
Panaiyil Vegum Pacharisi VasamThe fragrance of fresh rice cooking in the pot,
Adhu Engooru Vellamaiya Pesumit speaks of our village’s bountiful harvest.
Adhu Engooru Vellamaiya Pesumit speaks of our village’s bountiful harvest.
Adi Melaga Suththum Manja Inji KoththumThe bunch of turmeric and ginger tied around it,
Manam Ettooru Vattaraththula Veesumits scent will spread across eight surrounding villages.
Manam Ettooru Vattaraththula Veesumits scent will spread across eight surrounding villages.
Achi Vellanthan Seththu Pasu Neiyaththan OoththuAdd a block of jaggery and pour in some cow’s ghee,
Adi Yammadi Rakku Pudhu Pongalathan Akkuoh my dear Rakku, make the fresh ‘Pongal’ rice.
Ava Thaipola KappaleShe will protect us just like a mother.
Pugal Serum Porul SerumFame will come and wealth will grow,
Pudhu Vazhvu Kai Varumand a new life will be within our grasp.
Amman Koyil VasalileAt the entrance of the Amman temple,
Thai Pongal Vaippom Poonguyilewe’ll cook our ‘Thai Pongal’ offering, oh sweet cuckoo.
Ooru Onnaga Ponga Vaikkum NaluThis is the day the whole village comes together to celebrate,
Ippo Ohonnu Pongi Varum Paluand now, the milk is starting to boil over.
Ini Thottakka Thottathellam PonnuFrom now on, everything we touch will turn to gold.
Namma Santhosam Nichayamthan KannuOur happiness is guaranteed, my dear.
Amman Koyil Vaasalile Music Video
Thai Pongal celebrations in the ‘Amman Kovil Vaasalile’ lyrics meaning show faith ensuring community prosperity. Farmers’ labor and temple rituals unite through Vaali’s harvest-focused writing.