Darbuka Siva and Vinayak Sasikumar collaborate on ‘Margazhi,’ a song that blends traditional Tamil culture with modern storytelling. The lyrics describe the sacred ‘Margazhi’ month and its rituals. Keerthana Vaidyanathan and Kapil Kapilan bring their voices to this heartfelt tribute to tradition and devotion.
The songwriter narrates the beauty of the ‘Margazhi’ month, inviting women to partake in its rituals. A standout line translates to, ‘Is my inner rhythm starting to falter, feeling as though the very ground’s vanished?’ The lyrics mix devotion with personal introspection, creating a touching contrast.
Maargazhi thingal madhi niraindha nannaalaalOn this fine auspicious day of the full moon in ‘Margazhi’,
Maargazhi thingal madhi niraindha nannaalaalit’s a blessed day when the moon’s full in the ‘Margazhi’ month,
Neeraadap podhuveer podhumino naerizhaiyeercome forth, you girls adorned with jewels, if you’ve a mind to bathe,
Seer malgum aayppaadi selvach chirumeergaalyou prosperous young lasses of ‘Aayppaadi’ rich in beauty.
Koorvael kodundhozhilan nandhagopan kumaranHe’s the son of Nandagopa, whose sharp spear strikes terror in foes,
Aeraarndha kanni yashodhai ilam chingamthe young lion cub of the beautiful-eyed Yashoda,
Kaar maeni sengan kadhir madhiyam pol mugathaanwith a dark complexion, ruby eyes, and a face bright as the sun and moon.
Naarayananae namakkae parai tharuvaanLord Narayana Himself’ll grant us the ‘parai’ of liberation.
Paaror pugazha padindhaelor empaavaayLet the world praise us as we observe this ‘Paavai’ vow,
Naarayananae namakkae parai tharuvaanit’s Narayana who’ll provide the ‘parai’ drum of our salvation,
Paaror pugazha padindhaelor empaavaayhonored by all, let’s join in this sacred ‘Paavai’ tradition.
Mukilvaanam pozhiyunnuvoaIs the cloudy sky pouring its heart out,
Manampoalum nanayunnuvoaand my own soul’s getting drenched as well?
Thodum minnalin viraloaIs it the touch of lightning’s slender finger,
Puthukadhayoa kalavoaa brand new tale or just a fleeting deception?
Mayakkunna novoa malarrtthennaloaIs this an intoxicating ache or a fragrant flowery breeze,
Marrakkaattha paattoaor perhaps a song that I simply can’t forget?
Pidakkunnoa innum mizhivaanamDoes the vast sky of my vision still tremble,
Kithakkunnoa shwaasamand’s my breath continuing to labor with longing?
Pizhakkunnoa akathaalamIs my inner rhythm starting to falter,
Nilam maanja polaefeeling as though the very ground’s vanished?
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