Devan Magalo Malaro
From Kattukkulle Thiruvizha · 1985
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudass
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Kattukkulle Thiruvizha1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
| Male | |
| Devan magalo malaro ulavum devathai | Is she a divine daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel? |
| Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo | Did she arrive in procession on this full moon night? |
| Female :Devan magano madhano thazhuvum kadhalan | Female: Is he a divine son, Cupid himself, or an embracing lover? |
| Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano | Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | |
| Female | |
| Aadhiyum anthamum poomagal meniyil | From beginning to end on the flower-like woman's body |
| Santhosha vellangal oda | As floods of joy flow wildly |
| Male :Aadaiyil vaanavil medaiyil aadutho | Male: Does a rainbow dance upon her dress on the stage? |
| Anantha raagangal paada | Singing blissful melodies |
| Female | |
| Thaamaraiyin idhzh meedhu | Upon the petals of the lotus |
| Thaen thuligal vizhumpothu | When honey drops fall down |
| Male :Suvaiththaal sugamthaan yaedho yaedho | Male: Tasting it brings an indescribable sweetness |
| Female | |
| Devan magano madhano thazhuvum kadhalan | Is he a divine son, Cupid himself, or an embracing lover? |
| Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano | Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night? |
| Chorus | |
| : ……………… | |
| Male | |
| Aayiram dheepangal yaetriya raaththiri | A night lit by a thousand lamps |
| Aanaigal ambaari thaanga | As elephants bear the royal howdah |
| Male :Rajanum raniyum oorvalam poe vara | Male: As the king and queen proceed in their royal procession |
| Vennmegam panneerai thoova | As white clouds sprinkle rosewater |
| Female | |
| Aasaigalai vizhi pesa | As eyes speak of inner desires |
| Jaadaigalin mozhi pesa | As gestures speak their own silent language |
| Male :Thodangum thodarum kadhal yaagam | Male: The sacred ritual of love begins and continues |
| Male | |
| Devan magalo malaro ulavum devathai | Is she a divine daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel? |
| Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo | Did she arrive in procession on this full moon night? |
| Female | |
| Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano | Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night? |
| Male :Aa….aa…..Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo | Male: Ah... did she arrive in procession on this full moon night? |
.................................
தேவன் மகளோ மலரோ உலவும் தேவதை
பௌர்ணமி இரவில் இந்நாளில் பவனி வந்தாளோ
பெண் : தேவன் மகனோ மதனோ தழுவும் காதலன்
பௌர்ணமி இரவில் சங்கீதம் பாட வந்தானோ
Is she a divine daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel?
Did she arrive in procession on this full moon night?
Female: Is he a divine son, Cupid himself, or an embracing lover?
Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night?
.................................
ஆதியும் அந்தமும் பூமகள் மேனியில்
சந்தோஷ வெள்ளங்கள் ஓட
ஆடையில் வானவில் மேடையில் ஆடுதோ
ஆனந்த ராகங்கள் பாட
From beginning to end on the flower-like woman's body
As floods of joy flow wildly
Male: Does a rainbow dance upon her dress on the stage?
Singing blissful melodies
தாமரையின் இதழ் மீது
தேன் துளிகள் விழும்போது
சுவைத்தால் சுகம்தான் ஏதோ ஏதோ
Upon the petals of the lotus
When honey drops fall down
Male: Tasting it brings an indescribable sweetness
தேவன் மகனோ மதனோ தழுவும் காதலன்
பௌர்ணமி இரவில் சங்கீதம் பாட வந்தானோ
Is he a divine son, Cupid himself, or an embracing lover?
Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night?
.................................
ஆயிரம் தீபங்கள் ஏற்றிய ராத்திரி
ஆணைகள் அம்பாரி தாங்க
ராஜனும் ராணியும் ஊர்வலம் போய்வர
வெண்மேகம் பன்னீரைத் தூவ
A night lit by a thousand lamps
As elephants bear the royal howdah
Male: As the king and queen proceed in their royal procession
As white clouds sprinkle rosewater
ஆசைகளை விழி பேச
ஜாடைகளின் மொழி பேச
தொடங்கும் தொடரும் காதல் யாகம்
As eyes speak of inner desires
As gestures speak their own silent language
Male: The sacred ritual of love begins and continues
தேவன் மகளோ மலரோ உலவும் தேவதை
பௌர்ணமி இரவில் இந்நாளில் பவனி வந்தாளோ
Is she a divine daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel?
Did she arrive in procession on this full moon night?
பௌர்ணமி இரவில் சங்கீதம் பாட வந்தானோ
ஆ......ஆ....பௌர்ணமி இரவில் இந்நாளில் பவனி வந்தாளோ
Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night?
Male: Ah... did she arrive in procession on this full moon night?
………………
Devan magalo malaro ulavum devathai
Is she a divine daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel?
Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo
Did she arrive in procession on this full moon night?
Female :Devan magano madhano thazhuvum kadhalan
Female: Is he a divine son, Cupid himself, or an embracing lover?
Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano
Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night?
………………
Aadhiyum anthamum poomagal meniyil
From beginning to end on the flower-like woman's body
Santhosha vellangal oda
As floods of joy flow wildly
Male :Aadaiyil vaanavil medaiyil aadutho
Male: Does a rainbow dance upon her dress on the stage?
Anantha raagangal paada
Singing blissful melodies
Thaamaraiyin idhzh meedhu
Upon the petals of the lotus
Thaen thuligal vizhumpothu
When honey drops fall down
Male :Suvaiththaal sugamthaan yaedho yaedho
Male: Tasting it brings an indescribable sweetness
Devan magano madhano thazhuvum kadhalan
Is he a divine son, Cupid himself, or an embracing lover?
Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano
Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night?
: ………………
Aayiram dheepangal yaetriya raaththiri
A night lit by a thousand lamps
Aanaigal ambaari thaanga
As elephants bear the royal howdah
Male :Rajanum raniyum oorvalam poe vara
Male: As the king and queen proceed in their royal procession
Vennmegam panneerai thoova
As white clouds sprinkle rosewater
Aasaigalai vizhi pesa
As eyes speak of inner desires
Jaadaigalin mozhi pesa
As gestures speak their own silent language
Male :Thodangum thodarum kadhal yaagam
Male: The sacred ritual of love begins and continues
Devan magalo malaro ulavum devathai
Is she a divine daughter, a flower, or a wandering angel?
Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo
Did she arrive in procession on this full moon night?
Pournami iravil sangeetham paada vanthaano
Did he arrive to sing melodies on this full moon night?
Male :Aa….aa…..Pournami iravil innaalil bavani vanthaalo
Male: Ah... did she arrive in procession on this full moon night?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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