Rajal brings a spiritual celebration to life in ‘Melle Mulle.’ Dinnath Puthenchery writes the lyrics, while Sayanora Philip composes the melody. Together, they craft a song that mixes devotion with the excitement of a wedding.
Melle Mulle
Rajal • From “Mangalyam Thanthunanena”
Melle Mulle Lyrics Translation Rajal | Mangalyam Thanthunanena
The poet mentions clouds, jasmine, and mango blossoms to describe a wedding day. ‘With a thali of mango blossoms, the wedding’s calling out to you,’ the lyrics capture the beauty and blessings of the ceremony. The music follows the rhythm of traditional rain percussion, adding energy to the scene.
Ennum Nee NjangaleYou’re the one who always,
Kaakkunna MoroneProtects us, O ‘Morone’ (Lord).
Engum Nin NaamangalEverywhere, Your holy names,
Vaazhtthunnu Ee NjangalWe’re praising them.
Vaazhtthunnu Ee NjangalWe’re praising them.
Thotturumichennum Dhoorangal PokumbolAs we travel great distances side-by-side,
Uthamajeevitham Nee Thanne NalkenamYou must be the one to grant us a virtuous life.
Nee Thanne NalkenamYou must grant it to us.
Ennum Nee Njangaley Kaakkunna MoroneYou’re the Lord ‘Morone’ (Lord) who protects us forever.
Engum Nin NaamangalEverywhere, Your holy names,
Vaazhtthunnu Ee NjangalWe’re praising them.
Vaazhtthunnu Ee NjangalWe’re praising them.
Melle MulleSoftly, little thorn,
Peelippoovazhakaayi PoroolleWon’t you come with the beauty of a peacock flower?
Nee PoroolleWon’t you come?
Ey Ponnum MinnumWith gold and the ‘minnu’ (wedding ornament) shining,
Chelodey Chaarthi Nee PoroolleWon’t you come beautifully adorned?
Nee PoroolleWon’t you come?
Kannil Kanavaake ChimmiWith eyes blinking full of dreams,
Melam Mazhamelam KottiWith the rhythm of the rain ‘melam’ (percussion) playing,
Paattin Kay Thaalam ThattiTapping along to the beat of the song,
Vannallo Nin KalyaanamYour wedding day’s finally arrived!
Mele Mukilola PanthalThere’s a ‘panthal’ (canopy) of clouds above,
Thaazhe Kudamulla PanthalAnd a ‘panthal’ (canopy) of jasmine below,
Ninnil Kaliyaadum EeThis lily flower dancing within you,
Allippoovinu KalyanamIt’s the wedding of this blossom.
Maamboovin ThaaleemaayiWith a ‘thali’ (wedding locket) of mango blossoms,
Mangalyam Vannu VilikkunneThe wedding’s calling out to you.
Maamboovin ThaaleemaayiWith a ‘thali’ (wedding locket) of mango blossoms,
Mangalyam Vannu VilikkunneThe wedding’s calling out to you.
Malaaakhamaarude ManamozhukiThe fragrance of angels flows around,
Marthoman Nanmayaal VaramaruliSaint Thomas has granted blessings through his goodness.
Nritham ChavuttiDancing with joy,
Aaromal Cherukkanu KalyaanamIt’s the wedding of our dear groom.
Vellaambal Poykayil KulichorungiBathed and ready in the pond of white lilies,
Vellimeghatthooval AninjorungiAdorned with the feathers of silver clouds.
Nritham ChavittiDancing with joy,
Aaromal Penninu MinnukettuIt’s the ‘minnukettu’ (wedding ceremony) for our dear bride.
Oo Santhathi Sadgathi VannanayaanSo that you’re blessed with children and a good path,
Kartthaavu Ningaley AnugrahikkumThe Lord’s going to shower His blessings upon you.
Nritham ChavittiDancing with joy,
Penninum Cherukkanu KalyaanamIt’s the wedding for the bride and the groom.
Penninum Cherukkanu KalyaanamIt’s the wedding for the bride and the groom.
Kannil Kanavaake ChimmiWith eyes blinking full of dreams,
Melam Mazhamelam KottieWith the rhythm of the rain ‘melam’ (percussion) playing,
Paattin Kay Thaalam ThattieTapping along to the beat of the song,
Vannallo Nin KalyaanamYour wedding day’s finally arrived!
Mele Mukilola PanthalThere’s a ‘panthal’ (canopy) of clouds above,
Thaazhe Kudamulla PanthalAnd a ‘panthal’ (canopy) of jasmine below,
Ninnil Kaliyaadum EeThis lily flower dancing within you,
Allippoovinu KalyanamIt’s the wedding of this blossom.
Maamboovin ThaaleemaayiWith a ‘thali’ (wedding locket) of mango blossoms,
Mangalyam Vannu VilikkunneThe wedding’s calling out to you.
Oo Maamboovin ThaaleemaayiOh, with a ‘thali’ (wedding locket) of mango blossoms,
Mangalyam Vannu VilikkunneThe wedding’s calling out to you.
Maamboovin ThaaleemaayiWith a ‘thali’ (wedding locket) of mango blossoms,
Mangalyam Vannu VilikkunneThe wedding’s calling out to you.
Oo Maamboovin ThaaleemaayiOh, with a ‘thali’ (wedding locket) of mango blossoms,
Mangalyam Vannu VilikkunneThe wedding’s calling out to you.
Melle Mulle Music Video
‘Melle Mulle’ is about love and divine blessings. The lyrics highlight the joy of marriage, wrapped in the language of tradition and faith.