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Lyrics & meaning

Deepangal Aayiram

From Marumagale Vazhga · 1982

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
P. Susheela, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Marumagale Vazhga1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Deepangal aayiramA thousand lamps
Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavaliDeepavali lit by divine women
Female
Mangala mangaiyarAuspicious women
Vaazhthukkal paadum deepaavaliDeepavali where blessings are sung
Female
Deepangal aayiramA thousand lamps
Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavaliDeepavali lit by divine women
Female
Mangala mangaiyarAuspicious women
Vaazhthukkal paadum deepaavaliDeepavali where blessings are sung
Female
Isai paaduvom anbil uravaaduvomWe shall sing music and bond in love
Female :Isai paaduvom anbil uravaaduvomFemale : We shall sing music and bond in love
Female :Thirunaalilae ondraai saerndhaeFemale : Together on this holy day
Inbam kaanuvomWe shall experience joy
Female
Deepangal aayiramA thousand lamps
Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavaliDeepavali lit by divine women
Female
Mangala mangaiyarAuspicious women
Vaazhthukkal paadum deepaavaliDeepavali where blessings are sung
Female
Iravinil oli mazhai pozhiyum suba dhinamAn auspicious day when a rain of light pours in the night
Pudhu manam purindhavar magizha oru dhinamA day for the newly wedded couple to rejoice
Pirivaedhum namakkullae varaamal vaazhuvomWe shall live without any separation arising between us
Female
Iravinil oli mazhai pozhiyum suba dhinamAn auspicious day when a rain of light pours in the night
Pudhu manam purindhavar magizha oru dhinamA day for the newly wedded couple to rejoice
Pirivaedhum namakkullae varaamal vaazhuvomWe shall live without any separation arising between us
Female
Baedhangal yaedhum illaa ullam valarppomWe shall cultivate a heart free of any discrimination
Female
Baedhangal yaedhum illaa ullam valarppomWe shall cultivate a heart free of any discrimination
Ennaalum innaal polae oli veesa kaanuvomWe shall see light shine every day just like today
Female
Deepangal aayiramA thousand lamps
Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavaliDeepavali lit by divine women
Female
Mangala mangaiyarAuspicious women
Vaazhthukkal paadum deepaavaliDeepavali where blessings are sung
Female
Isai paaduvom anbil uravaaduvomWe shall sing music and bond in love
Thirunaalilae ondraai saerndhae inbam kaanuvomJoining together on this holy day, we shall experience joy
Female
Deepangal aayiramA thousand lamps
Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavaliDeepavali lit by divine women
Female
Mangala mangaiyarAuspicious women
Vaazhthukkal paadum deepaavaliDeepavali where blessings are sung
Female
Ilaiyavar manangalil ilamai kanavugalYouthful dreams in the minds of the young
Idhayangal inaindhida valarum uravugalRelationships that grow as hearts unite
Saeiyodum saeyaagi saerndhae rasippomBecoming children with children, we shall enjoy together
Female
Ilaiyavar manangalil ilamai kanavugalYouthful dreams in the minds of the young
Idhayangal inaindhida valarum uravugalRelationships that grow as hearts unite
Saeiyodum saeyaagi saerndhae rasippomBecoming children with children, we shall enjoy together
Female
Anbaana engal maami paadham panivomWe shall bow at the feet of our loving mother-in-law
Female
Anbaana engal maami paadham panivomWe shall bow at the feet of our loving mother-in-law
Female
Deepangal aayiramA thousand lamps
Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavaliDeepavali lit by divine women
Female
Mangala mangaiyarAuspicious women
Vaazhthukkal paadum deepaavaliDeepavali where blessings are sung
Female
Isai paaduvom anbil uravaaduvomWe shall sing music and bond in love
Thirunaalilae ondraai saerndhae inbam kaanuvomJoining together on this holy day, we shall experience joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This festive song celebrates the joy, harmony, and light of Deepavali within a family context. It depicts women lighting traditional lamps, singing blessings, and coming together in love and togetherness without any prejudice or division. The verses capture the brightness of the festival and express a wish for continuous happiness like this every day.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Deepangal aayiram / Dheviyar yaetrum deepaavali

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'D' across lines.

Metaphor (Uruvagakani)

Iravinil oli mazhai pozhiyum suba dhinam

Describing the sparkling fireworks and lamps as a 'rain of light' (oli mazhai).

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Ilaiyavar manangalil ilamai kanavugal / Idhayangal inaindhida valarum uravugal

Matching of the second consonant sound 'la' across lines ('Ilaiyavar' and 'Idhayangal').

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Trivia

Marumagale Vazhga (1982) is a Tamil family drama film directed by P. Kalaimani, starring Sivakumar and Radhika. The lyrics by Muthulingam portray classic Tamil Deepavali customs and values of familial affection, including paying respects to elders.

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