Manorama’s vibrant vocals energize ‘Manja Kayiru’ from the album Unakkum Vazhvu Varum. Lyricist Subbu Arumugam and composer Shankar Ganesh craft a cultural tribute to marital threads. The song frames the yellow thaali as divine protection.
Manja Kayiru
Manorama • From “Unakkum Vazhvu Varum”
Manja Kayiru Lyrics Meaning Manorama | Unakkum Vazhvu Varum
Subbu Arumugam credits the thread with warding off wrongdoers. He notes its priceless value, stating it cannot be pawned. Manorama names temples and deities linked to its creation.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Idhu Mahalakshmi Rasi Manja KayiruThis is the lucky yellow thread of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Idhu Mahalakshmi Rasi Manja KayiruThis is the lucky yellow thread of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Thiruppathi MalaiyoramNear the hills of Tirupati,
Sembaruththi PanjeduththuTaking the cotton from the hibiscus plants,
Senja Noolil Vanthathintha Manja KayiruThis yellow thread arrived, made from that red-dyed yarn.
Idhu Srinivasan Arulaalae Vantha KayiruThis thread came through the grace of Lord Srinivasa.
Valliyin KannaththilaeOn Valli’s cheek,
Killi Killi MaalmaruganLord Murugan playfully pinched and pinched her.
Kattiyathu Pola Intha Manja KayiruThis yellow thread is like the one he tied then.
Kanji Kaamatchi Koyil Manam Konda KayiruIt holds the fragrance of the Kanchi Kamakshi temple.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Gandhimathu Mariyamma Karumaari KarpagammaaFrom Gandhimathi, Mariamman, Karumari, and Karpagambal,
Vadivaampigai Aasi Petra KayiruThis thread has received Goddess Vadivambigai’s blessing.
Idhu Varalakshmi Pooja Manja KayiruThis is the yellow thread of the Varalakshmi Puja.
Ramar Vanam Nadakka Seedhai Pin ThodaraWhen Rama walked to the forest and Sita followed him,
Izhuththittu Ponathuvum Entha KayiruWhich thread was it that pulled her along?
Oru Ramayanam Padicha Manja KayiruIt was the yellow thread that had learned the Ramayana.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Meenatchikku SokkanadharFor Goddess Meenakshi, Lord Sokkanadhar
Katti Vacha Thaali PolaTied a ‘thaali’ just like this.
Maenmaiyulla ThaaliA marriage necklace of such greatness,
Intha Manja KayiruIs this yellow thread.
Madhura Melamaasi Veedhiyilae Senja KayiruA thread made in the streets of Madurai’s Melamasi.
Madhura Melamaasi Veedhiyilae Senja KayiruA thread made in the streets of Madurai’s Melamasi.
Muppathu Paisa KayittrilOn a thread worth thirty paise,
Moonu Mudichchu Pottu VachaaIf three knots are tied,
Appan AmmaiInto a father and mother,
Aakki Vidum Intha KayiruThis thread will transform you.
Idhu Adagu VaikkaThis is a thread you can never pawn,
Mudiyaatha Sintha KayiruA thoughtful thread of priceless value.
Idhu Adagu VaikkaThis is a thread you can never pawn,
Mudiyaatha Sintha KayiruA thoughtful thread of priceless value.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Thappaana EnnaththilaeWith the wrong intentions,
Pakkam Varum PokkiriyaIf a rogue comes near,
Thalli Nirkka SeiyyumIt makes him stand back,
Intha Manja KayiruThis yellow thread.
Idhu Thaaikulaththai KaaththuIt stands guard over womanhood,
Varum Veli KayiruServing as a protective fence.
Sollaamal Odi VanthaThose who ran away without telling a soul,
Sodigalum EnnidaththilEven those couples come to me,
Thuttu Thanthu VaangumGiving money to buy,
Intha Manja Kayiru AvaraiThis yellow thread.
Sattapadi Vaazha Vaikkum Thaali KayiruIt’s the marriage thread that lets them live together by law.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Vasukikku ValluvaraiyumLinking Valluvar to Vasuki,
Kasthurikku GandhiyaiyumAnd Gandhi to Kasturi,
Paasamodu Poottiyathu Intha KayiruThis is the thread that locked them together with affection.
Enga Paattiyoda Paatti Thantha Manja KayiruThe yellow thread handed down from my grandmother’s grandmother.
Harichandiran ChandramathiWhen Harichandra and Chandramathi,
Amponnu NikkaiyilaeStood there with absolutely nothing,
Adaiyaalam Kaattiyathum Intha KayiruThis thread was the identity that showed who she was.
Acham Mydhal NaaluPossessing the four virtues starting with modesty,
Gunamum Ulla KayiruIt is a thread of noble character.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Thottu Thaali KattiyavarIf the man who touched and tied the ‘thaali’,
Vittu Vittu OdivittaalAbandons it and runs away,
Court Varai PogumThis marriage thread will go all the way to Court.
Intha Thaali KayiruThis marriage thread.
Meendum Kudumpamaakki Vaikkum Sakthi KayiruIt’s a power-thread that makes them a family again.
Yaaro OruththiyaiyumSome random woman,
Yaaro OruvanaiyumAnd some random man,
Heroinu Herovaakkum Manja KayiruThis yellow thread turns them into a Heroine and a Hero.
Intha Rasiyil VaanguBuy it under this lucky sign,
Vaanga Thottil KayiruCome buy the cradle thread.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Thottaalae Shock AdikkumIt gives a shock only if you touch it,
Electricalu WireuThat electrical wire.
Idha Thodaamalae Shock AdikkumBut this one shocks you without even touching,
Ponnu Thaali KayiruThe woman’s marriage thread.
Paramasivan KazhuththinilaeAround Lord Shiva’s neck,
Paambum Oru KayiruThe snake is also just a rope.
Antha Paambai Vida BayangaramaamBut more terrifying than that snake,
Paththiniyin KayiruIs the chaste wife’s thread.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Vaalu Paiyan Pattam ViduraThe string naughty boys use to fly kites,
Noolu Kayiru Pambara KayiruThe cotton string, the spinning top string.
Ragasiyamaai ThaayaththukkuFor the secret talisman,
Avasiyamaam Iduppu KayiruThe waist-string is essential.
Upaththiravatham ThaangikkaamaUnable to bear the trouble,
Ooraivittu Kaasi PogaWhen running from the town to Kasi,
Uththiraatcham Pottu KollaTo wear the Rudraksha beads,
Veluppu Kayiru Sevappu KayiruYou need white strings and red strings.
Innum Kattukkayiru PanthakkayiruThere are still binding ropes, pandal ropes,
Kaala Kazhuththu Karuppu KayiruAnd black threads for the leg or neck.
Antha Kayiru Intha KayiruThat rope, this rope,
Aasai Kayiru AnbukkayiruThe rope of desire, the rope of love.
Entha Kayiru KettaalumWhichever rope you ask for,
Marupathae IllaiI never refuse.
Intha Thaali Kayiru MattumBut this marriage thread alone,
Kadan KoduppatheyillaiI will never give on credit.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Manja Kayiru Thaali Manja KayiruThe yellow thread, the marriage necklace’s yellow thread.
Idhu Mahalakshmi Rasi Manja KayiruThis is the lucky yellow thread of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Idhu Mahalakshmi Rasi Manja KayiruThis is the lucky yellow thread of Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Manja Kayiru Music Video
Cultural reverence defines the Manja Kayiru lyrics translation, framing marriage as divine protection. The thread legally binds couples while symbolizing unsellable commitment.