- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Engal Kula Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet celebrates wedded bliss, deep affection, and mutual devotion. The bride expresses immense gratitude to the elders who arranged her union with her beloved husband, whom she reveres as a divine presence. In response, the groom poetically admires her grace and beauty, comparing her to the moon descending to take the form of a woman. Rich in cultural and literary allegories, the lyrics elevate romantic affection to a spiritual realm, invoking classical epic figures and divine grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vinnile kudai pidikkum Vennila oadi vanthu Pennile kalanthendru”
Comparing the bride's arrival and feminine beauty to the moon running down from the sky.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vinnile kudai pidikkum / Vennila oadi vanthu”
Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines ('Vinnile' and 'Vennila').
Cultural Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Pathini theivam kannagi endre Kaaviyam paadattuma”
Invoking Kannagi from Silappatikaram as the epitome of chastity and virtue, and Angayarkanni (Goddess Meenakshi) to represent divine sanctum and auspiciousness.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, this song highlights the traditional values attached to Tamil marriage while showcasing the graceful vocal harmony between S. Janaki and P. Jayachandran.
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