S. Varalakshmi’s ‘Mangalam Kaappai’ from the album ‘Thaai’ blends Kannadasan’s lyrics with M. S. Viswanathan’s reverent composition. The prayer song addresses goddess Sivasakthi, seeking protection for marital symbols like the maangalyam and kungumam.
Mangalam Kaappai
S. Varalakshmi • From “Thaai”
What is the meaning of Mangalam Kaappai Lyrics from Thaai?
Kannadasan draws parallels to mythological women like Ahalya and Kannagi to reinforce the plea’s legitimacy. The singer questions her existence as a woman solely for her husband’s welfare, requesting divine grace for his safety.
Mangalam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect our auspiciousness, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
En Maangalyam Kaappaai SivasakthiGuard my ‘Maangalyam’, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Kungumam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect my ‘Kungumam’, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
En Kula Nalam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect the welfare of my lineage, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Kungumam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect my ‘Kungumam’, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
En Kula Nalam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect the welfare of my lineage, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Kangal Iruppathum AvarkkagaEven my eyes exist only for him.
Kangal Iruppathum AvarkkagaEven my eyes exist only for him.
Pillai Kaaval Iruppathum AvarkkagaMy duty raising our children is only for his sake.
Pennena Piranthaval EnanakkagaDid I take this birth as a woman for my own sake?
Nee Perarul Purivaai SivasakthiPlease shower your supreme grace, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Pennena Piranthaval EnakkagaDid I take this birth as a woman for my own sake?
Nee Perarul Purivaai SivasakthiPlease shower your supreme grace, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Mangalam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect our auspiciousness, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
En Maangalyam Kaappaai SivasakthiGuard my ‘Maangalyam’, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Entha Karaithanil IrunthaalumNo matter which distant shore he is on,
Avar Entha Nilaiyil IrunthaalumNo matter what condition he finds himself in,
Chanthirar Sooriyar UllavaraiAs long as the sun and moon endure,
En Thalaivanai Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect my husband, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Thalaivanai Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect my husband, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Agaligai Nambikkai PaliththathammaaAhalya’s faith was ultimately rewarded.
Andru Arunthathi Ninaiththathu NadanthathammaaBack then, Arundhati’s wishes all came true.
Kannagi Kanneer JeyiththathammaaKannagi’s tears triumphed in the end.
Kannagi Kanneer JeyiththathammaaKannagi’s tears triumphed in the end.
Intha Kaarigai Aasaiyum PalikaathaaWon’t this woman’s desire also bear fruit?
Kaarigai Aasaiyum PalikaathaaWon’t this woman’s desire also bear fruit?
Mangalam Kaappaai SivasakthiProtect our auspiciousness, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
En Maangalyam Kaappaai SivasakthiGuard my ‘Maangalyam’, Oh Goddess Sivasakthi.
Mangalam Kaappai Music Video
Historical references and cosmic imagery shape the ‘Mangalam Kaappai’ lyrics meaning. S. Varalakshmi’s performance emphasizes a wife’s devotion through structured appeals to eternal forces and legendary devotees.