Sarala’s devotional voice anchors ‘Nandhan Vanthan’ from the album Ninaivil Nindraval. Lyricist C. N. Muthu and composer V. Kumar frame longing using temple imagery. Spiritual devotion mirrors romantic separation in this classic Tamil track.
Nandhan Vanthan
Sarala • From “Ninaivil Nindraval”
Nandhan Vanthan Lyrics Translation (from “Ninaivil Nindraval”)
Muthu describes a curtain dividing lovers during mutual gaze. Sarala sings about a heart given but never returned, emphasizing irreversible emotional surrender.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Nandhi Maraindhadhu VaasalilaeThe Nandi ‘bull statue’ moved aside from the entrance.
Neeyum Naanum Paarkkum BodhuJust as you and I were looking at each other,
Thirai Vilundhadhu IdaiyilaeA curtain fell down between us.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Nandhi Maraindhadhu VaasalilaeThe Nandi ‘bull statue’ moved aside from the entrance.
Neeyum Naanum Paarkkum BodhuJust as you and I were looking at each other,
Thirai Vilundhadhu IdaiyilaeA curtain fell down between us.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Aarukaala Poosai NadathaTo perform the ‘six-time daily’ ritual,
Bakthan Vandha PoluthilaeAt the moment the devotee arrived.
Aarukaala Poosai NadathaTo conduct the ‘six-time daily’ prayer,
Bakthan Vandha PoluthilaeJust as the worshipper had arrived.
Karadi Vandhu PugunthathalaeBecause a ‘bear’ has forced its way in,
Poojai Nadatha MudiyalaThe ritual couldn’t be completed.
Karadi Vandhu PugunthathalaeSince a ‘bear’ broke inside,
Poojai Nadatha MudiyalaIt’s impossible to finish the prayer.
Devi Irukkum Sannadhi VaasalAt the door of the Goddess’s inner sanctum,
Thirakkum Neram TheriyalaI don’t know when it’s going to open.
Thedi Vandha BakthanukkennaFor the devotee who came searching,
Badhilai Solvadhu PuriyalaI don’t understand what answer to give him.
Thedi Vandha BakthanukkennaTo the seeker who came looking,
Badhilai Solvadhu PuriyalaI’m not sure how to respond to him.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Nandhi Maraindhadhu VaasalilaeThe Nandi ‘bull statue’ moved aside from the entrance.
Neeyum Naanum Paarkkum BodhuJust as you and I were looking at each other,
Thirai Vilundhadhu IdaiyilaeA curtain fell down between us.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Andru Unnai Paartha PodhuWhen I saw you on that day,
Aasai Vandhadhu ManadhinilaeDesire blossomed within my heart.
Andru Unnai Paartha PodhuBack when I first laid eyes on you,
Aasai Vandhadhu ManadhinilaeA deep longing filled my soul.
Indru Varaiyil Urakkam IllaiI haven’t slept a wink until today,
Paruvam Vandha VayadhilaeIn these years of my blooming youth.
Indru Varaiyil Urakkam IllaiI’ve been unable to sleep until now,
Paruvam Vandha VayadhilaeAt this stage of my prime.
Unnidathil Kodutha UllamThe heart that I gave away to you,
Ennidathil ThirumbalaIt hasn’t returned back to me.
Unnai Thaanae KaadhalithaenYou’re the only one I’ve ever loved,
Veliyil Solla VazhiyillaeBut there’s no way to say it out loud.
Unnai Thaanae KaadhalithaenYou’re the person I truly loved,
Veliyil Solla VazhiyillaeYet I’ve no way to tell the world.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Nandhi Maraindhadhu VaasalilaeThe Nandi ‘bull statue’ moved aside from the entrance.
Neeyum Naanum Paarkkum BodhuJust as you and I were looking at each other,
Thirai Vilundhadhu IdaiyilaeA curtain fell down between us.
Nandhan Vandhaan KovililaeNandan arrived at the temple.
Nandhan Vanthan Music Video
The Ninaivil Nindraval album offers clear Nandhan Vanthan lyrics translation showing love as devotional struggle. Blocked visibility in worship parallels romantic barriers.