“Kalyanamaam Kalyaanam” by R. Jayaraman and S. Janaki appears on the album Naalu Veli Nilam. M. K. Aathmanathan is the lyricist and composer for the track. It opens with the chorus announcing “It’s a wedding, a wedding,” setting a celebratory tone.
Kalyanamaam Kalyaanam
R. Jayaraman | S. Janaki • From “Naalu Veli Nilam”
Naalu Veli Nilam’s Kalyanamaam Kalyaanam Lyrics Translation
The lyrics outline specific community expectations for the couple. One line states the bride will achieve “unfading fame” through medical service. The groom is recognized for his hard work applying scientific methods to agriculture.
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Nallavanga Munne NinnuA wedding held
Nadathi Vecha KalyanamIn the presence of good people
Nallavanga Munne NinnuA wedding held
Nadathi Vecha KalyanamIn the presence of good people
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Mangalamana VelaiyileAt this auspicious time
Manam Mudinchuthu KalaiyileTheir union was sealed this morning
Mangalamana VelaiyileAt this auspicious time
Manam Mudinchuthu KalaiyileTheir union was sealed this morning
Vazhi Vilanga Oli VilakkaiTo light up their path forward
Yettri Veithom VazhvileWe have lit a lamp in their life
Vazhi Vilanga Oli VilakkaiTo light up their path forward
Yettri Veithom VazhvileWe have lit a lamp in their life
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Inba Unarndhu Anbai NinaithuFeeling joy and thinking of love
Inba Mazhaiyil PoliyanumYou must be showered in happiness
Inba Mazhaiyil PoliyanumYou must be showered in happiness
Inba Unarndhu Anbai NinaithuFeeling joy and thinking of love
Inba Mazhaiyil PoliyanumYou must be showered in happiness
Inba Mazhaiyil PoliyanumYou must be showered in happiness
Ullam Irandum Ondru KalandhuYour two hearts are now blended into one
Ottrumaiya VazhanumYou must live together in harmony
Ullam Irandum Ondru KalandhuYour two hearts are now blended into one
Ottrumaiya VazhanumYou must live together in harmony
Ullam Irandum Ondru KalandhuYour two hearts are now blended into one
Ottrumaiya VazhanumYou must live together in harmony
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Maruthuva KalaiyaleThrough the art of medicine
Podhu Makkal PaniyinaleAnd her service to the people
Maruthuva KalaiyaleThrough the art of medicine
Podhu Makkal PaniyinaleAnd her service to the people
Mangadha Pugal Eduppadhu Enga PonnuOur girl will earn unfading fame
Enga PonnuOur girl
Maruthuva KalaiyaleThrough the art of medicine
Podhu Makkal PaniyinaleAnd her service to the people
Mangadha Pugal Eduppadhu Enga PonnuOur girl will earn unfading fame
Enga PonnuOur girl
Vivasaya ThuraiyileIn the field of agriculture
Vingyana MuraiyileUsing scientific methods
Perumpadu Kandavaru Enga DuraOur gentleman is the one who has toiled so hard
Enga DuraOur gentleman
Vivasaya ThuraiyileIn the field of agriculture
Vingyana MuraiyileUsing scientific methods
Perumpadu Kandavaru Enga DuraOur gentleman is the one who has toiled so hard
Enga DuraOur gentleman
Arugu Pola Ver Ooni Al Pola ThalaikkanumYou must set down roots like sturdy grass and flourish like a banyan tree
Arugu Pola Ver Ooni Al Pola ThalaikkanumYou must set down roots like sturdy grass and flourish like a banyan tree
PeruganumYour family must grow
Vingyanam PonganumKnowledge must overflow
Iru Manasu Oru Manasa MaranumTwo hearts must become a single heart
Iru Manasu Oru Manasa MaranumTwo hearts must become a single heart
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Nallavanga Munne NinnuA wedding held
Nadathi Vecha KalyanamIn the presence of good people
Nallavanga Munne NinnuA wedding held
Nadathi Vecha KalyanamIn the presence of good people
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamam KalyanamIt’s a wedding, a wedding
Kamala Ponnu KalyanamOur girl Kamala’s wedding
Kalyanamaam Kalyaanam Music Video
The song takes the form of a recurring chorus with verses of communal blessings. This structure roots the marriage in a set of public goals. The track functions as a social blueprint for a life of shared purpose.