L. R. Eswari performs ‘Thanga Theril Vanthirukkum’ from the album Karthigai Deepam. Lyricist Aalangudi Somu and composer R. Sudharsanam craft a royal atmosphere. The heroine questions a visitor’s unexpected arrival with majestic authority.
Thanga Theril Vanthirukkum
L. R. Eswari • From “Karthigai Deepam”
What is the meaning of Thanga Theril Vanthirukkum Lyrics from Karthigai Deepam?
Aalangudi Somu writes direct challenges about the suitor’s purpose. The woman declares she protects her birth family’s pride and her future home. She states her dual roles as caregiver and equal partner with precise Tamil phrasing.
Thanga Theril VanthirukkumYou’ve arrived on a golden chariot,
Maalai Annamaeoh, evening swan.
Thanga Theril VanthirukkumYou’ve arrived on a golden chariot,
Maalai Annamaeoh, evening swan.
Indha Mangai Irukkum NandhavanathilIn this garden where this maiden lives,
Velai Ennavoowhat’s your business here?
Velai EnnavooWhat’s your business here?
Thanga Theril VanthirukkumYou’ve arrived on a golden chariot,
Maalai Annamaeoh, evening swan.
Indha Mangai Irukkum NandhavanathilIn this garden where this maiden lives,
Velai Ennavoowhat’s your business here?
Velai EnnavooWhat’s your business here?
Palli Sellum PaavaiyaraiTo watch the girls who go to school,
Paarthu Pogavaadid you just pass by?
Palli Sellum PaavaiyaraiWere you just passing by to see
Paarthu Pogavaathe young girls on their way to school?
Indha Paruvam Thandha KaadhalukkuFor the love that this youth has sparked,
Vaazhthu Kooravaadid you come to offer your blessings?
Velli Nilaa VaravukaagaTo herald the arrival of the silver moon,
Kattiyum Kooravaadid you come to announce its coming?
Velli Nilaa VaravukaagaTo announce the silver moon’s arrival,
Kattiyum Kooravaahave you come as its herald?
Illai Vidiyum VaraiOr until the break of dawn,
Ingae Thanghi Kalai Paaravaawill you stay here and rest your weary self?
Thanga Theril VanthirukkumYou’ve arrived on a golden chariot,
Maalai Annamaeoh, evening swan.
Indha Mangai Irukkum NandhavanathilIn this garden where this maiden lives,
Velai Ennavoowhat’s your business here?
Velai EnnavooWhat’s your business here?
Komala Nun Idai Kunguma SevvidazhWith a delicate waist and crimson lips,
Konjum Karuvizhi Chithiramaaiand enticing eyes, you’re like a painting.
Thamarai Seeradi Nogum EndranjiyaFearing your beautiful lotus-feet might ache,
Thappi Thappi Migha Bathiramaaiyou stepped so very carefully and safely.
Mella Mella NadanthuWalking slowly, step by step,
Mana Varai Adainthuyou’ve reached the wedding altar.
Mella Mella NadanthuMoving softly, pace by pace,
Mana Varai Adainthuyou’ve come to the marriage platform.
Naan Maalai Iduvathu Ennaal EndruTo find out on which day I’ll garland you,
Therindhu Kolla Vandhaayadid you come here to know?
Therindhu Kolla VandhaayaDid you come here to find out?
Thanga Theril VanthirukkumYou’ve arrived on a golden chariot,
Maalai Annamaeoh, evening swan.
Indha Mangai Irukkum NandhavanathilIn this garden where this maiden lives,
Velai Ennavoowhat’s your business here?
Velai EnnavooWhat’s your business here?
Pirandha Veetin Perumai KaakkumI’ll be the woman who protects the pride,
Pen Aaguvenof the home where I was born.
Pirandha Veetin Perumai KaakkumI’ll safeguard the honor
Pen Aaguvenof the house that raised me.
Oru Naal Pugundha Veetai PaadhukaakumOne day, I’ll protect the home I enter,
Kann Aaguvenas if I’m its very eye.
Ennai Manadhavarin SevaiyilaeIn service to the man who weds me,
Thaai AaguvenI’ll become like a mother.
Ennai Manadhavarin SevaiyilaeServing the one who takes my hand,
Thaai AaguvenI’ll care for him like a mother.
Avar Maarbinilae Thavazhum BodhuBut when I rest upon his chest,
Saei AaguvenI’ll become his child.
Thanga Theril VanthirukkumYou’ve arrived on a golden chariot,
Maalai Annamaeoh, evening swan.
Indha Mangai Irukkum NandhavanathilIn this garden where this maiden lives,
Velai Ennavoowhat’s your business here?
Velai EnnavooWhat’s your business here?
Thanga Theril Vanthirukkum Music Video
Self-respect defines the Thanga Theril Vanthirukkum lyrics meaning. Aalangudi Somu balances elegance and strength through strategic questioning. This Tamil song remains popular for its clear statement of female autonomy.