- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Swarnalatha, Minmini
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aranmanai Kili
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This vibrant song captures the festive energy and deep devotion of a village temple festival celebrated in honor of Goddess Kaali. As the villagers carry the sacred kumbam (water pot) in procession, they express their collective faith, praising the Goddess as their sole protector, source of prosperity, and ultimate divine mother who guides their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Bakthiyulla makkalukku vaeliyammaa”
The lyricist compares Mother Kaali to a protective 'vaeli' (fence) surrounding and protecting devoted people.
Simile (Upamāna)
“Boomikkulla ootthu pola”
The Goddess's grace is compared to an overflowing natural water spring emerging from deep within the earth.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Singam undhan vaaganam thaan / Enga thaayae”
The second letters of 'Singam' and 'Enga' / 'Andam' share identical consonant sounds, creating rhythmic harmony.
Hyperbole / Visual Imagery
“Enga nenjangala vaanathilae Rekka katti aadugira naalu idhu”
Exaggerates intense happiness by describing hearts growing wings and dancing up in the sky during the festival.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in some song lists, Aranmanai Kili (1993) features a critically acclaimed rural folk soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Rajkiran and Ahana. The song celebrates traditional Tamil village festival rituals, specifically featuring 'Kulavai' (a high-pitched trilling sound made by women during auspicious occasions).
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