Mani malai, Malar Malai

 

Translated by

 

P.R.Ramachander

 

(Laali songs are sung ceremonies after Oonjal like Pachai podal Vara Poojai etc)

 

 

Raga Kurinji

Thala Kanda Chapu

 

Pallavi

 

Laali

 

Charanam

 

Mani malai , malar malai, Vaira Malai,

Marakada Mamalai –muthu malai

Aniyana poopanthal –asainthu aada,

Anikuyile , mani mayile , aadeer oonjal

 

English translation

 

Pallavi

 

Laali

 

Charanam

 

Bead necklace, flower necklace , diamond necklace ,

Great necklace made of Emerald –pearl necklace,

Well decorated stage with flowers – slowly shaking ,

Oh decorated nightingale , Oh pretty peacock, swing.