- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Uzhaikkum Karangal
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classical-flavored song from Uzhaikkum Karangal, the heroine expresses her deep devotion and romantic longing using divine iconography associated with Lord Shiva. She sees herself in unity with the Lord, wondering if her soul was born as Shiva's sacred accessories—the moon in his eye, the Ganges in his hair, the serpent around his neck, or the deer in his hand. She asks Goddess Parvati to see her own reflection inside her. The song transitions from divine adoration to romantic intimacy as she describes being struck by Manmatha's (Cupid's) arrow. Swept by intense passionate longing, she entreats her beloved to come close and grant her the heavenly joy and relief she desires. Poet Pulamaipithan brilliantly weaves devotion (Bhakti) and romantic love (Sringara) into a single cohesive narrative.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Imagery (Uvamaani)
“Kannil ondraai irukka thingalaai pirandheno”
The lyricist compares the heroine's devotion and physical presence to Shiva's divine emblems—the moon, River Ganga, the coiled serpent, and the deer.
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Kannil ondraai irukka / Kattrai kuzhal irukka / Kazhuthil suzhandrirukka / Kaiyil amarnthirukka”
Repetition of the initial letter 'K' in consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, musical flow.
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kurippu)
“Thaga thagavena varum ezhil mughamoru”
'Thaga thagavena' visually and phonetically evokes intense glowing brilliance.
Rhythmic Refrain (Anaphora)
“Aadiya paadhangal ambalathil”
Repetition of 'Aadiya paadhangal ambalathil' serves as a thematic anchor highlighting Nataraja's cosmic dance.
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Trivia
'Aadiya Paadhangal' from Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976) features classical dance choreography picturized on Latha alongside M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and rendered by P. Susheela, lyricist Pulamaipithan cleverly blended Carnatic classical rhythm and Saivite devotional motifs with romantic expressions suitable for the film's narrative.
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