- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Annai Illam
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Annai Illam' (1963) is a deep, reverent prayer addressed to the divine mothers—Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Shakti—seeking protection and longevity for the sacred marital thread ('Maangalyam' or 'Thaali') of women. It highlights the virtue, tradition, and devotion of household women who seek peace and prosperity for their families. Kannadasan uses tender imagery to portray the goddess as an all-protecting mother whose calm and compassionate gaze acts as a protective shield for her devotees. Sung with supreme devotion by P. Susheela under K. V. Mahadevan's composition, the song remains a timeless devotional melody in Tamil cinema.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Thaalikku vaeli thandharulvaai kalaimagalae..ae..aaa..', 'Nangaiyar thunaiyaai nindru malargalai vaazhvippaaiyae''', 'Metaphor (உருவகம்)'”
Second-letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Eadhugai)
“Aalinganam / Paalikkum; Silaiyaaga / Deiveega”
Imagery (காட்சிப் பிம்பம்)
“Kulir mugam kattuvaayae”
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Trivia
'Annai Illam' (1963) starring Sivaji Ganesan and Devika features timeless music by K. V. Mahadevan. This song is widely played during traditional Tamil marriage rituals and prayer ceremonies due to its auspicious lyrics asking for divine protection over wedded bliss ('Maangalyam').
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