- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Jai Vijaya
- Movie name
- Paadha Poojai
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the tender bond and joy surrounding marital love, womanhood, and emotional connection between loved ones. The lyrics describe how dreams of marriage and love finally bloom into reality, comparing the purity of the beloved's heart to a clear mirror that reflects one's true soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Kannadi amma un idhayam en kannae”
Comparing the heart to a clear mirror ('Kannadi amma un idhayam') that reflects the protagonist's own reflection.
Uvamaani / Mythological Metaphor
“Kannan pol oru mannan, Rathai pol adhil naan”
Comparing the couple to the mythological eternal lovers Lord Krishna and Radha ('Kannan pol oru mannan, Rathai pol adhil naan').
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)
“Manjam sorkkamallavaa / Mannan pakkamallavaa / Solla vetkamallavaa”
Matching end sounds in consecutive lines ('sorkkamallavaa', 'pakkamallavaa', 'vetkamallavaa').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Ennaalum theyaatha nilavu”
Describing the divine bond as a moon that never wanes ('theyaatha nilavu').
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Trivia
'Paadha Poojai' (1974) featured music by the composer duo Jai Vijaya (Jayan and Vijayan), who brought unique classical melodies to Tamil cinema. The song features a duet between legendary singers P. Susheela and Vani Jairam, written by the poet laureate Kannadasan.
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