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Devan Magalo Malaro

From Kattukkulle Thiruvizha · 1985

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudass
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kattukkulle Thiruvizha
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
12 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Devan magalo malaro ulavum devathai
Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo
Female :Devan magano madhano thazhuvum kadhalan
Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano
………………
Aadhiyum anthamum poomagal meniyil
Santhosha vellangal oda
Male :Aadaiyil vaanavil medaiyil aadutho
Anantha raagangal paada
Thaamaraiyin idhzh meedhu
Thaen thuligal vizhumpothu
Male :Suvaiththaal sugamthaan yaedho yaedho
Devan magano madhano thazhuvum kadhalan
Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano
: ………………
Aayiram dheepangal yaetriya raaththiri
Aanaigal ambaari thaanga
Male :Rajanum raniyum oorvalam poe vara
Vennmegam panneerai thoova
Aasaigalai vizhi pesa
Jaadaigalin mozhi pesa
Male :Thodangum thodarum kadhal yaagam
Devan magalo malaro ulavum devathai
Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo
Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano
Male :Aa….aa…..Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo
...
Is she God's daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel?
Has she arrived in graceful procession on this full moon night?
Is he God's son, or the god of love, an embracing lover?
Has he come to sing a melody on this full moon night?
...
From head to toe, across this flower-like beauty's form,
as floods of happiness overflow,
does a rainbow dance upon the stage of her dress,
singing melodies of pure joy?
Upon the petals of a lotus,
when drops of sweet honey fall,
tasting them brings an indescribable delight.
Is he God's son, or the god of love, an embracing lover?
Has he come to sing a melody on this full moon night?
...
On this night lit by a thousand lamps,
as elephants carry royal howdahs (canopied seats),
while the king and queen ride in procession,
and white clouds shower rosewater,
with eyes speaking of longing and desire,
and silent glances speaking their own language,
the sacred ritual of love begins and goes on.
Is she God's daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel?
Has she arrived in graceful procession on this full moon night?
Has he come to sing a melody on this full moon night?
Ah... ah... has she arrived in graceful procession on this full moon night?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Devan Magalo' from the movie Kattukkulle Thiruvizha (1985) is an enchanting romantic duet. The lovers praise each other's beauty and elegance by comparing one another to divine beings, angels, and Cupid (Madhan). Set during a romantic full moon night, the lyrics use grand metaphors of royal processions, glowing lamps, white clouds sprinkling rosewater, and lotus petals bathed in honey to depict their blossoming passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Aadaiyil vaanavil medaiyil aadutho”

Comparing the colorful attire of the heroine to a rainbow dancing on stage.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Thodangum thodarum kadhal yaagam”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Th' in 'Thodangum' and 'Thodarum' creating a rhythmic flow.

Imagery

“Thaamaraiyin idhzh meedhu Thaen thuligal vizhumpothu”

Vivid sensory imagery of honey falling on lotus petals to evoke romantic sweetness.

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Trivia

Composed by the popular duo Shankar-Ganesh, this song showcases the legendary vocal combination of K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam, who were prominent playback singers in 1980s South Indian cinema.

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