- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Yettikki Potti
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an energetic Tamil folk devotional track dedicated to Goddess Angaalamma, celebrated prominently during the Tamil month of Aadi. It captures the festive atmosphere of rural Tamil Nadu, featuring traditions such as preparing sweet Pongal, cooking and serving Aadi Koozhu (a fermented millet porridge), performing Kummi dances, and offering Aarathi. The lyrics convey the deep faith of villagers who view Goddess Angaali as their universal mother and protector who guards those without family, blesses the entire village with prosperity, and responds immediately to sincere prayers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Pana kothichadhu paalum vazhinjadhu”
The repetition of the initial consonant/vowel sound 'Pa' in 'Pana' and 'paalum' creates a pleasant rhythmic start in the opening line.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Angaalamma nee engaalamma”
The second letter 'ng' matches across 'Angaalamma' and 'engaalamma', establishing a harmonious internal rhyme.
Upamai (Simile)
“Pachai olaikkul penn deivam pola”
The line uses 'pola' (like) to compare the local shrine setup made of palm leaves to a heavenly abode of a female deity.
Metaphor
“Arul maarithaanamma”
The Goddess's divine grace is directly compared to a refreshing shower of rain ('Arul maari').
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Trivia
Composed by Gangai Amaran for the 1987 film 'Yettikki Potti', this track showcases traditional folk rhythms specifically associated with village temple festivals (Aadi Thiruvizha) in Tamil Nadu. Vaali's lyrics incorporate real cultural rituals like offering 'koozhu' and performing 'kummi', making it an iconic representation of rural Tamil deity worship.
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