We at Snap That™ love traditional Tamil weddings. Here’s our list of the 10 Tamil Songs for Weddings for you to walk down the aisle too before you say I do.
If you are planning a Tamil Wedding, chances are, you’ll wed in a hall or temple. This doesn’t mean that you can’t make it feel personalized and since there are lots of opportunities to incorporate music–from walking down the aisle to tying the thali, to falling at your parent’s feet for blessings that will work for each part of your ceremony.
The fun and frolic start even before the sun gets to work and goes on till the moon hides beyond the horizon. Indian weddings are known for their colours, culture, drama, dancing, emotions and of course…. food.
Something else that’s inbred in an Indian wedding is the custom of singing and dancing. Songs have always been a part of their tradition, and whenever a good or bad happens, there’s always a song that could elevate that mood to a whole new level. Indian weddings, especially the ones in our sub-continent, are nothing without songs and dance.
So, here’s our list of the 10 Tamil Songs for Weddings that captures the emotions of everyone involved in an Indian wedding.
Walking down the aisle with your partner
Song: Jaya Jaya Ganapathi – Vijaya Vinayagar
As you take your first step towards being together, you call on Vinayagar(Ganesha) to guide you as you take this big step in life.
Jaya jaya, Ganapati, ganangalin adhipati, adittayarul nidhi,
arul tarum nava shakti. Vinayakane namo namah nalam taruga tunai varuga.
Victory, to thee, Ganapati, master of the bhuta ganas, repository
of amazing grace/blessings. Oh Vinayaka, endowed with 9 powers, who grants blessings
to you, please grant us goodness/virtue and accompany us as a companion/support.
Nelengu Perfomed by 3 ladies
Song: Idicha Pacharasi – Uthama Puthiran
Songs for the traditions performed between the Bride and Groom
Song for tying thali
The tying of the thali is one of the most sacred parts of a traditional Tamil wedding, it is worn as a symbol of marital dignity and chastity. It is a promise from a husband to his wife that they will always stay together. It depicts the union of the husband and the wife and protects them from evil.
Mangalyam tantunane naam Mam jeevan hetu naam Kanthe bhagna
nishu bhage Twam jeev sharda shatam.
This is an auspicious thread That is essential for my long life I tie this around your neck May you live happily forever with me
The bride falling at the husband’s feet
Kaadhal kanavaa undhdhan karam vida maattaen sathiyam sathiyam idhu sathiyamae
Oh my loving husband, I’ll never separate from you, Promise, promise, I promise to you!
Song for the announcement of Mr & Mrs
If you would like to make your wedding a grand event, you can do so by following our selection of 10 Tamil Songs for Weddings. Alternatively,y, you can hire our DJ and sound services for your Tamil Wedding, and trust that we will make it a real party. To book our services you can call us on 031 822 4167 or fill out your details in a contact form (here) and we’ll get in touch