P. Susheela delivers “Kanniyargal Koottam,” a Tamil song from the album “Pasamum Nesamum.” Kannadasan wrote the lyrics and S. Vedhachalam composed the music. The song captures the elegance of young women.
Kanniyargal Koottam
P. Susheela • From “Pasamum Nesamum”
Pasamum Nesamum’s Kanniyargal Koottam Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan presents “a gathering of maidens” as “a garden of pure beauty.” He outlines their “bird-like eyes,” “pearl jewelry,” and graceful adornment. The lyrics note their swan-like walk and lightning-slender waists.
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Siru Pottu Vaithu Poo Mudikkum SilaiyattamThey adorn themselves with a small bindi and flowers, like elegant statues.
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Siru Pottu Vaithu Poo Mudikkum SilaiyattamThey adorn themselves with a small bindi and flowers, like elegant statues.
Akka Endare Azhaikkum PachaikkiliThe green parrots call out, “Akka!” (elder sister).
Aha Ha PachaikkiliOh, the green parrots!
Akka Endare Azhaikkum PachaikkiliThe green parrots call out, “Akka!” (elder sister).
Aha Ha PachaikkiliOh, the green parrots!
Athan Endre Azhaikkum Ichaik KiliThe alluring parrots call out, “Athan!” (kinsman).
Anna Nadai Patile Minnalidai NatthiyathaiIn their graceful, swan-like walk, their lightning-slender waists perform a dance.
Adhisayamai Kattuvadhum YaradiWho else reveals such wonders?
Anna Nadai Patile Minnalidai NatthiyathaiIn their graceful, swan-like walk, their lightning-slender waists perform a dance.
Adhisayamai Kattuvadhum YaradiWho else reveals such wonders?
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Siru Pottu Vaithu Poo Mudikkum SilaiyattamThey adorn themselves with a small bindi and flowers, like elegant statues.
Patezhudhum Pavalarai KettupparJust ask the poets who compose songs.
Aha Ha Neeye KettupparOh, go ahead and ask!
Patezhudhum Pavalarai KettupparJust ask the poets who compose songs.
Aha Ha Neeye KettupparOh, go ahead and ask!
Adhai Padi Kattum Padagarai ParthukelAnd listen to the singers who perform them.
Kanniyarai Ennamal Kadhalaiyum SollamalWithout thinking of maidens, without speaking of love,
Karpanaiyil Arputhangal ThondrumaWould wonders ever appear in imagination?
Kanniyarai Ennamal Kadhalaiyum SollamalWithout thinking of maidens, without speaking of love,
Karpanaiyil Arputhangal ThondrumaWould wonders ever appear in imagination?
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Kanniyargal Koottam Kattazhagu ThottamA gathering of maidens, a garden of pure beauty.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Sittu Vizhi Muthu Nagai SadhurattamTheir bird-like eyes and pearl jewelry move with such graceful rhythm.
Siru Pottu Vaithu Poo Mudikkum SilaiyattamThey adorn themselves with a small bindi and flowers, like elegant statues.
Kanniyargal Koottam Music Video
P. Susheela’s voice positions beauty as inspiration. Kannadasan questions if imagination produces wonders without maidens and love. The ‘Kanniyargal Koottam’ lyrics meaning affirms feminine beauty as the source of creative thought.