- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Music director
- S. Dakshinamurthi
- Movie name
- Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song fragment depicts the traditional anticipation of marriage in Tamil culture. The month of Aavani is considered particularly auspicious for weddings. The lyricist highlights the rite of passage where a young girl transitions from wearing a half-saree (thaavani) to becoming a bride, marked by the tying of the sacred thread (thaali) around her neck and ushering in a life filled with new joys and family duties.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aavani maasam vanthaa / Thaavani maarum thaavani maarum”
The second letter sound 'va' matches between 'Aavani' and 'Thaavani', creating a harmonious rhythmic rhythm.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thaali kazhuththil yaerum / Yaethaetho joliyum vanthu serum”
The ending words 'yaerum' and 'serum' rhyme, giving a melodic conclusion to the couplet.
Cultural Symbolism
“Thaavani maarum thaavani maarum”
The changing of the 'Thaavani' (half-saree) serves as a metaphor for a young woman coming of age and stepping into married life.
Did you know?
Trivia
In the Tamil calendar, the month of Aavani (mid-August to mid-September) is traditionally considered one of the most auspicious periods for Hindu wedding ceremonies.
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