Arupadai Veedu Konda
From Kandhan Karunai · 1967
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kandhan Karunai1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae | In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai |
| Varum murugaa murugaa | Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae | In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai |
| Varum murugaa murugaa | Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Paattudai thalaivan endru | Making you the hero of my song |
| Unnai vaithaen | I have placed you |
| Paattudai thalaivan endru | Making you the hero of my song |
| Unnai vaithaen | I have placed you |
| Unnai paadi thozhuvadharkkae | Only to sing your praise and worship you |
| Ennai vaithaen | You have created me |
| Unnai paadi thozhuvadharkkae | Only to sing your praise and worship you |
| Ennai vaithaen murugaa | You have created me, Oh Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Vendiya maambazhathai ganapathikku… | Because Lord Shiva gave the desired mango fruit to Ganesha... |
| Andha velli pani thalaiyar koduthadharkku… | The Lord of the snowy silver mountain Shiva gave it... |
| Uuu…uu…uu…uuu…aa…aaa….aaa… | (Vocalizing / Aalaap) |
| Male | |
| Vendiya maambazhathai ganapathikku… | Because Lord Shiva gave the desired mango fruit to Ganesha... |
| Andha velli pani thalaiyar koduthadharkku… | The Lord of the snowy silver mountain Shiva gave it... |
| Aandiyin kolamuttru malai meedhu | Assuming the attire of an ascetic atop the mountain |
| Aandiyin kolamuttru malai meedhu | Assuming the attire of an ascetic atop the mountain |
| Nee amarndha pazhani oru padai veedu | Palani where you sat is one holy abode |
| Nee amarndha pazhani oru padai veedu | Palani where you sat is one holy abode |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Oru perum thathuvathin saareduthu | Extracting the core essence of a grand philosophy |
| Nalla om enum mandhirathin porul uraithu | Explaining the deep meaning of the divine mantra 'Om' |
| Oru perum thathuvathin saareduthu | Extracting the core essence of a grand philosophy |
| Nalla om enum mandhirathin porul uraithu | Explaining the deep meaning of the divine mantra 'Om' |
| Thandhaikku ubadhaesam seidha malai | The mountain where you taught your own father |
| Thandhaikku ubadhaesam seidha malai | The mountain where you taught your own father |
| Engal thamizh thiru naadu kanda swaami malai | Is Swamimalai located in our sacred Tamil land |
| Engal thamizh thiru naadu kanda swaami malai | Is Swamimalai located in our sacred Tamil land |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Dhevar padai thalaimai poruppeduthu | Taking command as the leader of the celestial army |
| Tholgal thinaveduthu sooran udal kizhithu | With shoulders aching for battle, tearing apart the demon Sooran |
| Dhevar padai thalaimai poruppeduthu | Taking command as the leader of the celestial army |
| Tholgal thinaveduthu sooran udal kizhithu | With shoulders aching for battle, tearing apart the demon Sooran |
| Kovil kondae amarndha oru veedu | An abode where you took seat establishing your temple |
| Kovil kondae amarndha oru veedu | An abode where you took seat establishing your temple |
| Kadal konjum senthooril ulla padai veedu | Is the battle-abode at Thiruchendur embraced by the ocean |
| Kadal konjum senthooril ulla padai veedu | Is the battle-abode at Thiruchendur embraced by the ocean |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Kuru nagai dheivaanai malarodu | Along with the flower-like Deivanai with a gentle smile |
| Undhan kula magalaaga varum ninaivodu | With thoughts of her becoming your wedded bride |
| Kuru nagai dheivaanai malarodu | Along with the flower-like Deivanai with a gentle smile |
| Undhan kula magalaaga varum ninaivodu | With thoughts of her becoming your wedded bride |
| Thirumana kolam konda oru veedu | An abode that held your glorious wedding posture |
| Thirumana kolam konda oru veedu | An abode that held your glorious wedding posture |
| Vanna thirupparang kundram ennum padi veedu | Is the colorful step-abode called Thirupparankundram |
| Vanna thirupparang kundram ennum padi veedu | Is the colorful step-abode called Thirupparankundram |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Dhevar kurai thavirthu sinam thanindhu | Relieving the troubles of the celestials and calming your anger |
| Valli thellu thamizh kurathi thannai manandhu | Marrying Valli, the pure Tamil tribal girl |
| Dhevar kurai thavirthu sinam thanindhu | Relieving the troubles of the celestials and calming your anger |
| Valli thellu thamizh kurathi thannai manandhu | Marrying Valli, the pure Tamil tribal girl |
| Kaaval puriya vendru amarndha malai | The hill where you sat to provide protective care |
| Kaaval puriya vendru amarndha malai | The hill where you sat to provide protective care |
| Engal kanni thamizhar thiru thanigai malai | Is Thiruthani hill of our pure Tamils |
| Thanigai malai thiru thanigai malai | Thanigai hill, sacred Thiruthani hill |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Male | |
| Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku…. | For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit... |
| Adiyavarkku…. | For the devotees... |
| Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku | For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit |
| Nalla kaatchi thandhu kandhan karunai thandhu | Granting them a holy vision and bestowing Lord Kandhan's grace |
| Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku | For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit |
| Nalla kaatchi thandhu kandhan karunai thandhu | Granting them a holy vision and bestowing Lord Kandhan's grace |
| Valli dheivaanaiyudan amar solai | The garden where you dwell with Valli and Deivanai |
| Valli dheivaanaiyudan amar solai | The garden where you dwell with Valli and Deivanai |
| Thanga mayil vilaiyaadum pazhamudhir cholai | Is Pazhamudhircholai where golden peacocks play |
| Mayil vilaiyaadum pazhamudhir cholai….ee…ee…ee… | Pazhamudhircholai where peacocks play... |
| Murugaa… | Oh Muruga... |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae | In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai |
| Varum murugaa murugaa | Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa | Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes |
| Murugaa…. murugaa…. | Oh Muruga! Oh Muruga! |
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
திரு முருகாற்றுப் படை தனிலே
வரும் முருகா முருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai
Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga!
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
திரு முருகாற்றுப் படை தனிலே
வரும் முருகா முருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai
Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga!
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
பாட்டுடைத் தலைவன் என்று
உன்னை வைத்தேன்
பாட்டுடைத் தலைவன் என்று
உன்னை வைத்தேன்
உன்னைப் பாடித் தொழுவதற்கே
என்னை வைத்தேன்
உன்னைப் பாடித் தொழுவதற்கே
என்னை வைத்தேன் முருகா
Making you the hero of my song
I have placed you
Making you the hero of my song
I have placed you
Only to sing your praise and worship you
You have created me
Only to sing your praise and worship you
You have created me, Oh Muruga!
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
வேண்டிய மாம்பழத்தை கணபதிக்கு....
அந்த வெள்ளிப் பனித் தலையர் கொடுத்ததற்கு....
ஊஉ....ஊ.....ஊ.....ஊ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....
Because Lord Shiva gave the desired mango fruit to Ganesha...
The Lord of the snowy silver mountain Shiva gave it...
(Vocalizing / Aalaap)
வேண்டிய மாம்பழத்தை கணபதிக்கு
அந்த வெள்ளிப் பனித் தலையர்
கொடுத்ததற்கு
ஆண்டியின் கோலமுற்று மலை மீது
ஆண்டியின் கோலமுற்று மலை மீது
நீ அமர்ந்த பழநி ஒரு படை வீடு
நீ அமர்ந்த பழநி ஒரு படை வீடு
Because Lord Shiva gave the desired mango fruit to Ganesha...
The Lord of the snowy silver mountain Shiva gave it...
Assuming the attire of an ascetic atop the mountain
Assuming the attire of an ascetic atop the mountain
Palani where you sat is one holy abode
Palani where you sat is one holy abode
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
ஒரு பெரும் தத்துவத்தின் சாறெடுத்து
நல்ல ஓம் எனும் மந்திரத்தின்
பொருள் உரைத்து
ஒரு பெரும் தத்துவத்தின் சாறெடுத்து
நல்ல ஓம் எனும் மந்திரத்தின்
பொருள் உரைத்து
தந்தைக்கு உபதேசம் செய்த மலை
தந்தைக்கு உபதேசம் செய்த மலை
எங்கள் தமிழ்த் திரு நாடு கண்ட
சுவாமி மலை
எங்கள் தமிழ்த் திரு நாடு கண்ட
சுவாமி மலை
Extracting the core essence of a grand philosophy
Explaining the deep meaning of the divine mantra 'Om'
Extracting the core essence of a grand philosophy
Explaining the deep meaning of the divine mantra 'Om'
The mountain where you taught your own father
The mountain where you taught your own father
Is Swamimalai located in our sacred Tamil land
Is Swamimalai located in our sacred Tamil land
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
தேவர் படைத் தலைமை பொறுப்பெடுத்து
தோள்கள் தினவெடுத்து சூரன் உடல் கிழித்து
தேவர் படைத் தலைமை பொறுப்பெடுத்து
தோள்கள் தினவெடுத்து சூரன் உடல் கிழித்து
கோவில் கொண்டே அமர்ந்த ஒரு வீடு
கோவில் கொண்டே அமர்ந்த ஒரு வீடு
கடல் கொஞ்சும் செந்தூரில் உள்ள படை வீடு
கடல் கொஞ்சும் செந்தூரில் உள்ள படை வீடு
Taking command as the leader of the celestial army
With shoulders aching for battle, tearing apart the demon Sooran
Taking command as the leader of the celestial army
With shoulders aching for battle, tearing apart the demon Sooran
An abode where you took seat establishing your temple
An abode where you took seat establishing your temple
Is the battle-abode at Thiruchendur embraced by the ocean
Is the battle-abode at Thiruchendur embraced by the ocean
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
குறு நகை தெய்வானை மலரோடு
உந்தன் குல மகளாக வரும் நினைவோடு
குறு நகை தெய்வானை மலரோடு
உந்தன் குல மகளாக வரும் நினைவோடு
திருமணக் கோலம் கொண்ட ஒரு வீடு
திருமணக் கோலம் கொண்ட ஒரு வீடு
வண்ணத் திருப்பரங்குன்றம் என்னும் படை வீடு
வண்ணத் திருப்பரங்குன்றம் என்னும் படை வீடு
Along with the flower-like Deivanai with a gentle smile
With thoughts of her becoming your wedded bride
Along with the flower-like Deivanai with a gentle smile
With thoughts of her becoming your wedded bride
An abode that held your glorious wedding posture
An abode that held your glorious wedding posture
Is the colorful step-abode called Thirupparankundram
Is the colorful step-abode called Thirupparankundram
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
தேவர் குறை தவிர்த்து சினம் தணிந்து
வள்ளி தெள்ளுத் தமிழ்க் குறத்தி தன்னை மணந்து
தேவர் குறை தவிர்த்து சினம் தணிந்து
வள்ளி தெள்ளுத் தமிழ்க் குறத்தி தன்னை மணந்து
காவல் புரியவென்று அமர்ந்த மலை
காவல் புரியவென்று அமர்ந்த மலை
எங்கள் கன்னித் தமிழர் திருத் தணிகை மலை
தணிகை மலை திருத் தணிகை மலை
Relieving the troubles of the celestials and calming your anger
Marrying Valli, the pure Tamil tribal girl
Relieving the troubles of the celestials and calming your anger
Marrying Valli, the pure Tamil tribal girl
The hill where you sat to provide protective care
The hill where you sat to provide protective care
Is Thiruthani hill of our pure Tamils
Thanigai hill, sacred Thiruthani hill
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
கள்ளமில்லாமல் வரும் அடியவர்க்கு....
அடியவர்க்கு....
கள்ளமில்லாமல் வரும் அடியவர்க்கு
நல்ல காட்சி தந்து கந்தன் கருணை தந்து
கள்ளமில்லாமல் வரும் அடியவர்க்கு
நல்ல காட்சி தந்து கந்தன் கருணை தந்து
வள்ளி தெய்வானையுடன் அமர் சோலை
வள்ளி தெய்வானையுடன் அமர் சோலை
தங்க மயில் விளையாடும் பழமுதிர்ச் சோலை
மயில் விளையாடும் பழமுதிர்ச் சோலை...ஈ.....ஈ....ஈ....
முருகா....
For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit...
For the devotees...
For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit
Granting them a holy vision and bestowing Lord Kandhan's grace
For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit
Granting them a holy vision and bestowing Lord Kandhan's grace
The garden where you dwell with Valli and Deivanai
The garden where you dwell with Valli and Deivanai
Is Pazhamudhircholai where golden peacocks play
Pazhamudhircholai where peacocks play...
Oh Muruga...
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
திரு முருகாற்றுப் படை தனிலே
வரும் முருகா முருகா
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai
Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga!
அறுபடை வீடு கொண்ட திருமுருகா
முருகா.... முருகா....
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Oh Muruga! Oh Muruga!
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae
In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai
Varum murugaa murugaa
Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga!
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae
In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai
Varum murugaa murugaa
Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga!
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Paattudai thalaivan endru
Making you the hero of my song
Unnai vaithaen
I have placed you
Paattudai thalaivan endru
Making you the hero of my song
Unnai vaithaen
I have placed you
Unnai paadi thozhuvadharkkae
Only to sing your praise and worship you
Ennai vaithaen
You have created me
Unnai paadi thozhuvadharkkae
Only to sing your praise and worship you
Ennai vaithaen murugaa
You have created me, Oh Muruga!
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Vendiya maambazhathai ganapathikku…
Because Lord Shiva gave the desired mango fruit to Ganesha...
Andha velli pani thalaiyar koduthadharkku…
The Lord of the snowy silver mountain Shiva gave it...
Uuu…uu…uu…uuu…aa…aaa….aaa…
(Vocalizing / Aalaap)
Vendiya maambazhathai ganapathikku…
Because Lord Shiva gave the desired mango fruit to Ganesha...
Andha velli pani thalaiyar koduthadharkku…
The Lord of the snowy silver mountain Shiva gave it...
Aandiyin kolamuttru malai meedhu
Assuming the attire of an ascetic atop the mountain
Aandiyin kolamuttru malai meedhu
Assuming the attire of an ascetic atop the mountain
Nee amarndha pazhani oru padai veedu
Palani where you sat is one holy abode
Nee amarndha pazhani oru padai veedu
Palani where you sat is one holy abode
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Oru perum thathuvathin saareduthu
Extracting the core essence of a grand philosophy
Nalla om enum mandhirathin porul uraithu
Explaining the deep meaning of the divine mantra 'Om'
Oru perum thathuvathin saareduthu
Extracting the core essence of a grand philosophy
Nalla om enum mandhirathin porul uraithu
Explaining the deep meaning of the divine mantra 'Om'
Thandhaikku ubadhaesam seidha malai
The mountain where you taught your own father
Thandhaikku ubadhaesam seidha malai
The mountain where you taught your own father
Engal thamizh thiru naadu kanda swaami malai
Is Swamimalai located in our sacred Tamil land
Engal thamizh thiru naadu kanda swaami malai
Is Swamimalai located in our sacred Tamil land
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Dhevar padai thalaimai poruppeduthu
Taking command as the leader of the celestial army
Tholgal thinaveduthu sooran udal kizhithu
With shoulders aching for battle, tearing apart the demon Sooran
Dhevar padai thalaimai poruppeduthu
Taking command as the leader of the celestial army
Tholgal thinaveduthu sooran udal kizhithu
With shoulders aching for battle, tearing apart the demon Sooran
Kovil kondae amarndha oru veedu
An abode where you took seat establishing your temple
Kovil kondae amarndha oru veedu
An abode where you took seat establishing your temple
Kadal konjum senthooril ulla padai veedu
Is the battle-abode at Thiruchendur embraced by the ocean
Kadal konjum senthooril ulla padai veedu
Is the battle-abode at Thiruchendur embraced by the ocean
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Kuru nagai dheivaanai malarodu
Along with the flower-like Deivanai with a gentle smile
Undhan kula magalaaga varum ninaivodu
With thoughts of her becoming your wedded bride
Kuru nagai dheivaanai malarodu
Along with the flower-like Deivanai with a gentle smile
Undhan kula magalaaga varum ninaivodu
With thoughts of her becoming your wedded bride
Thirumana kolam konda oru veedu
An abode that held your glorious wedding posture
Thirumana kolam konda oru veedu
An abode that held your glorious wedding posture
Vanna thirupparang kundram ennum padi veedu
Is the colorful step-abode called Thirupparankundram
Vanna thirupparang kundram ennum padi veedu
Is the colorful step-abode called Thirupparankundram
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Dhevar kurai thavirthu sinam thanindhu
Relieving the troubles of the celestials and calming your anger
Valli thellu thamizh kurathi thannai manandhu
Marrying Valli, the pure Tamil tribal girl
Dhevar kurai thavirthu sinam thanindhu
Relieving the troubles of the celestials and calming your anger
Valli thellu thamizh kurathi thannai manandhu
Marrying Valli, the pure Tamil tribal girl
Kaaval puriya vendru amarndha malai
The hill where you sat to provide protective care
Kaaval puriya vendru amarndha malai
The hill where you sat to provide protective care
Engal kanni thamizhar thiru thanigai malai
Is Thiruthani hill of our pure Tamils
Thanigai malai thiru thanigai malai
Thanigai hill, sacred Thiruthani hill
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku….
For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit...
Adiyavarkku….
For the devotees...
Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku
For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit
Nalla kaatchi thandhu kandhan karunai thandhu
Granting them a holy vision and bestowing Lord Kandhan's grace
Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku
For the devotees who come without any guile or deceit
Nalla kaatchi thandhu kandhan karunai thandhu
Granting them a holy vision and bestowing Lord Kandhan's grace
Valli dheivaanaiyudan amar solai
The garden where you dwell with Valli and Deivanai
Valli dheivaanaiyudan amar solai
The garden where you dwell with Valli and Deivanai
Thanga mayil vilaiyaadum pazhamudhir cholai
Is Pazhamudhircholai where golden peacocks play
Mayil vilaiyaadum pazhamudhir cholai….ee…ee…ee…
Pazhamudhircholai where peacocks play...
Murugaa…
Oh Muruga...
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae
In the ancient sacred text of Thirumurugatrupadai
Varum murugaa murugaa
Oh Muruga who manifests! Oh Muruga!
Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa
Lord Muruga who possesses six holy abodes
Murugaa…. murugaa….
Oh Muruga! Oh Muruga!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic devotional hymn celebrates Lord Muruga, the presiding deity of the Tamil language and devotion, by systematically walking through His six sacred abodes (Arupadaiveedu). The lyricist Kannadasan begins by establishing a deep personal devotion, stating that while Muruga is the hero of the song, the Lord himself created the poet to sing His glory. The lyrics then sequentially detail the origins and spiritual significance of each of the six abodes: Palani (where Muruga took the form of a renunciate over the divine fruit), Swamimalai (where He explained the ultimate meaning of the Pranava Mantra 'Om' to His father Lord Shiva), Thiruchendur (where He defeated the demon Surapadman along the seashore), Thirupparankundram (where He wed Deivanai), Thiruthani (where He cooled His wrath and wed Valli), and Pazhamudhircholai (the lush grove where He resides with both consorts among playing peacocks). Through poetic mastery, the song intertwines mythological lore, Tamil linguistic pride, and profound philosophy. It serves as both a devotional atlas of Muruga's sacred geography in Tamil Nadu and a testament to pure, guileless faith that earns divine grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edukku (Second letter rhyme)
“Aru padai veedu konda thirumurugaa / Thiru murugaatru padai thanilae”
Matching second consonant 'r' across lines creating melodic symmetry (Aru / Thiru).
Moonaai (Initial letter rhyme)
“Thandhaikku ubadhaesam seidha malai / Engal thamizh thiru naadu kanda swaami malai”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Th' in lines 32 and 34.
Personification / Imagery
“Kadal konjum senthooril ulla padai veedu”
Depicting the ocean as lovingly embracing the coastal town of Thiruchendur ('Kadal konjum senthoor').
Alliteration
“Kallamillaamal varum adiyavarkku / Nalla kaatchi thandhu kandhan karunai thandhu”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound ('Kallamillaamal', 'Kaatchi', 'Kandhan', 'Karunai') enhancing rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
This iconic song is from the 1967 Tamil mythological landmark film 'Kandhan Karunai', composed by 'Melliya Thendral' K. V. Mahadevan and penned by Poet Laureate Kannadasan. The film famously featured an ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, N. T. Rama Rao, and a young Sridevi playing Lord Muruga as a child. This particular track, sung powerfully by Seerkazhi Govindarajan, poetically summarizes Nakkeerar's ancient Sangam literature masterpiece 'Thirumurugatrupadai'.
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