Idhu Raja Gopura Lyrics English Meaning – Taxi Driver | M. S. Viswanathan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam delivers a commanding vocal performance in ‘Idhu Raja Gopura’ from the Taxi Driver album. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M. S. Viswanathan craft a majestic atmosphere of reverence. The song establishes immediate grandeur through elevated imagery.

Idhu Raja Gopura Lyrics English Meaning - Taxi Driver | M. S. Viswanathan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam

Idhu Raja Gopura

M. S. Viswanathan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Taxi Driver”

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
M. S. Viswanathan

Idhu Raja Gopura Lyrics Translation M. S. Viswanathan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Taxi Driver

Kannadasan contrasts temple tower lamps with ordinary clay lamps to signify unmatched value. He positions the subject as a diamond placed only on gold, rejecting common settings. These metaphors frame worth as divinely ordained.

Idhu Raja Gopura Deepam Agal Vilakku AllaThis is the grand light of the temple tower, not a mere earthen lamp.
Idhu Raja Gopura Deepam Agal Vilakku AllaThis is the grand light of the temple tower, not a mere earthen lamp.
Mazhai Moodum Aippasi Megam Pani Thuli AllaThis is a rain-bearing cloud of the ‘Aippasi’ month, not just a drop of dew.
Mazhai Moodum Aippasi Megam Pani Thuli AllaThis is a rain-bearing cloud of the ‘Aippasi’ month, not just a drop of dew.
Pongum Nilavu Pothigai ThendralShe’s the overflowing moonlight and the cool breeze from the ‘Pothigai’ hills.
Mangai Pallaandu Vaazhga VaazhgaMay this maiden live long, may she live long!
Idhu Raja Gopura Deepam Agal Vilakku AllaThis is the grand light of the temple tower, not a mere earthen lamp.
Idhu Raja Gopura Deepam Agal Vilakku AllaThis is the grand light of the temple tower, not a mere earthen lamp.
Vairam Amarvathu Thangaththun MeedhuA diamond finds its rightful place only upon gold.
Maadhavan Thunaithaan Thirumagal MaathuShe’s like Lady Lakshmi, the divine companion of Lord Vishnu.
Mangaiyin Azhagukku Inai Ondru YaedhuWhat could possibly equal this maiden’s beauty?
Manmathanae Kandu Mayangidum PothuEven ‘Manmathan’, the god of love, would be mesmerized upon seeing her.
Maanikka Veenaiyil Aayiram RaagamA thousand melodies lie within this ruby-studded Veena.
Vaasikka Povathu Yaaro EvaroWho is the one destined to play it?
Kaanikkai Thanthathu Yaezhaiyin KarangalThese are offerings given by the hands of a poor man.
Kadavul Vaguththathu Avaravar IdangalBut God has ordained a specific place for everyone.
Pongum Nilavu Pothigai ThendralShe’s the overflowing moonlight and the cool breeze from the ‘Pothigai’ hills.
Mangai Pallaandu Vaazhga VaazhgaMay this maiden live long, may she live long!
Idhu Raja Gopura Deepam Agal Vilakku AllaThis is the grand light of the temple tower, not a mere earthen lamp.
Mazhai Moodum Aippasi Megam Pani Thuli AllaThis is a rain-bearing cloud of the ‘Aippasi’ month, not just a drop of dew.
Kangal Irandum Karu Vanna PookkalHer two eyes are dark-hued flowers.
Kaaviyam Paadidum Kaarmugil KoondhalHer dark, cloud-like hair sings of epic poetry.
Thennaiyilae Oru Perinba NadanamThere’s a blissful dance in the swaying coconut grove.
Piranthaal Adhuthaan Jaadhiyin JananamHer birth marks the very origin of her kind.
Kalangamillaa Oru SanthiravathaniShe’s a moon-faced maiden, pure and without blemish.
Kavithaiyilae Oru SowndharyalahariIn the world of poetry, she’s a ‘Soundarya Lahari’—a wave of beauty.
Thennampaalai Sennira VaazhaiShe’s like the tender coconut spathe and the rare red banana.
Siriyavan Sonnaen Sonnavvan YaezhaiI, a humble man, have spoken this; the one who speaks is poor.
Pongum Nilavu Pothigai ThendralShe’s the overflowing moonlight and the cool breeze from the ‘Pothigai’ hills.
Mangai Pallaandu Vaazhga VaazhgaMay this maiden live long, may she live long!
Idhu Raja Gopura Deepam Agal Vilakku AllaThis is the grand light of the temple tower, not a mere earthen lamp.
Mazhai Moodum Aippasi Megam Pani Thuli AllaThis is a rain-bearing cloud of the ‘Aippasi’ month, not just a drop of dew.

Idhu Raja Gopura Music Video

Kannadasan’s lyrics translation for ‘Idhu Raja Gopura’ asserts that beauty and status derive from higher design. Each person’s position reflects destiny, not chance. The Taxi Driver track resolves with a blessing for the maiden’s longevity.