P. B. Sreenivas and S. Janaki perform ‘Poojaikku Vantha’ from the album ‘Paadha Kaanikkai’, featuring Kannadasan’s lyrics and Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy’s composition. Their voices blend in a serene romantic ballad. The track frames love as a sacred ritual between two partners.
Poojaikku Vantha
P. B. Sreenivas | S. Janaki • From “Paadha Kaanikkai”
Poojaikku Vantha Lyrics Translation – Paadha Kaanikkai Soundtrack
P. B. Sreenivas addresses his partner as a flower meant for worship and a moon on Earth. S. Janaki responds by calling him a leader who claims her heart. Their exchange uses spiritual imagery to describe physical closeness.
Poojaikku Vantha Malare VaaCome, oh flower meant for holy worship.
Bhoomiku Vantha Nilave VaaCome, oh moon that has descended to the Earth.
Pen Endru Enni Pesaamal VanthaCome, you who arrived silently, realizing you’re a woman.
Ponvanna Meni Silaiye VaaCome, oh golden-hued statue.
Poojaikku Vantha Malare VaaCome, oh flower meant for holy worship.
Bhoomiku Vantha Nilave VaaCome, oh moon that has descended to the Earth.
Pen Endru Enni Pesaamal VanthaCome, you who arrived silently, realizing you’re a woman.
Ponvanna Meni Silaiye VaaCome, oh golden-hued statue.
Malar Kolla Vantha Thalaiva VaaCome, oh leader who came to claim this flower.
Manam Kolla Vantha Iraiva VaaCome, oh Lord who came to steal my heart.
Kaiyodu Kondu Tholodu SerthuTo hold me in your hands and lean me against your shoulder,
Kanmooda Vantha Kalaiye VaaCome, oh art form that makes my eyes close in bliss.
Malar Kolla Vantha Thalaiva VaaCome, oh leader who came to claim this flower.
Manam Kolla Vantha Iraiva VaaCome, oh Lord who came to steal my heart.
Kaiyodu Kondu Tholodu SerthuTo hold me in your hands and lean me against your shoulder,
Kanmooda Vantha Kalaiye VaaCome, oh art form that makes my eyes close in bliss.
Kodaikaalathin Nizhale NizhaleOh comforting shadow in the heat of summer,
Konjam Konjam Arugil VaaCome a little closer to me.
Kodaikaalathin Nizhale NizhaleOh comforting shadow in the heat of summer,
Konjam Konjam Arugil VaaCome a little closer to me.
Aadai Kattiya Radhame RadhameOh beautiful chariot draped in clothes,
Arugil Arugil Naan VaravaaShall I come closer and closer to you?
Arugil Vandhadhu Urugi NindradhuComing close, we stood there melting with emotion.
Uravu Thandhadhu Mudhal IravuThe first night gave us this bond.
Iruvar Kaanavum Oruvar AagavumSo the two of us could see and become one,
Iravil Vandhadhu VennilavuThe white moon arrived in the night sky.
Malar Kolla Vantha Thalaiva VaaCome, oh leader who came to claim this flower.
Manam Kolla Vantha Iraiva VaaCome, oh Lord who came to steal my heart.
Kaiyodu Kondu Tholodu SerthuTo hold me in your hands and lean me against your shoulder,
Kanmooda Vantha Kalaiye VaaCome, oh art form that makes my eyes close in bliss.
Chekka Sivandha Idhazho IdhazhoOh crimson red lips, such lips,
Pavalam Pavalam SembavalamLike coral, coral, red coral.
Thenil Ooriya Mozhiye MozhiyeOh speech that is soaked in honey,
Malarum Malarum Poo MalarumThe flower blooms, it blooms, yes, the flower blooms.
Enni Vandhadhu Kannil NindradhuIt came into my thoughts and stayed in my eyes.
Ennai Vendradhu Unn MugameIt’s your face that has conquered me.
Inba Bhoomiyil Anbu MedaiyilIn this happy land, on this stage of love,
Engum Kadhalar KaaviyameEverywhere, it’s an epic tale of lovers.
Malar Kolla Vantha Thalaiva VaaCome, oh leader who came to claim this flower.
Manam Kolla Vantha Iraiva VaaCome, oh Lord who came to steal my heart.
Kaiyodu Kondu Tholodu SerthuTo hold me in your hands and lean me against your shoulder,
Kanmooda Vantha Kalaiye VaaCome, oh art form that makes my eyes close in bliss.
Poojaikku Vantha Malare VaaCome, oh flower meant for holy worship.
Bhoomiku Vantha Nilave VaaCome, oh moon that has descended to the Earth.
Pen Endru Enni Pesaamal VanthaCome, you who arrived silently, realizing you’re a woman.
Ponvanna Meni Silaiye VaaCome, oh golden-hued statue.
Poojaikku Vantha Music Video
Spiritual union defines the Poojaikku Vantha lyrics translation. Kannadasan’s words present romantic commitment as both artistic expression and divine alignment. The lovers’ dialogue builds toward mutual surrender under a witnessing moon.