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Devan Magalo

From Kaattukkulle Thiruvizha · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kaattukkulle Thiruvizha
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
29 Oct 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Humming
Devan magalo malaro
Ulavum devadhai
Pournami iravil
Innaalil bavani vandhaaloo
Hoo o o hoo o o hoo aa..aa
Devan magano madhano
Thazhuvum kaadhalan
Pournami iravil
Sangeedham paada vandhaanoo
Humming
Aadhiyum andhamum poomagal maeniyil
Sandhosa vellangal oda
Male :Aadaiyil vaanavil maedaiyil aadudhoo
Aanandha raagangal paada
Thaamaraiyin idazh meedhu
Thaen thuligal vizhum podhu
Male :Suvaithaal sugam thaan yaedho yaedho
Devan magano madhano
Thazhuvum kaadhalan
Pournami iravil
Sangeedham paada vandhaanoo
Humming
Aayiram deepangal yaettriya raathiri
Aanaigal ambaari thaanga
Male :Raajanum raaniyum oorvalam poivaraUnknown
Ven megam pannerai thoova
Aasaigalai vizhi pesa
Jaadaigalin mozhi pesa
Male :Thodangum thodarum kadhal yaagam
Devan magalo malaroo
Ulavum devadhai
Pournami iravil
Innaalil bavani vandhaaloo
Female :Pournami iravil
Sangeedham paada vandhaanoo
Male :Haa..aa..aaa
Pournami iravil
Innaalil bavani vandhaaloo
[Humming]
Is she a daughter of the gods, or a blooming flower?
An angel walking among us,
On this full moon night,
Has she arrived in a graceful procession today?
Ho o o... ho o o... ho aa..aa
Is he a son of the gods, or the god of love?
A lover who holds me close,
On this full moon night,
Has he come to sing sweet melodies?
[Humming]
From head to toe across this lovely maiden,
As floods of happiness rush and flow,
Does a rainbow dance upon the stage of her dress,
Singing joyous melodies?
When sweet drops of honey fall
Upon the tender petals of a lotus,
Tasting it brings an indescribable pleasure!
Is he a son of the gods, or the god of love?
A lover who holds me close,
On this full moon night,
Has he come to sing sweet melodies?
[Humming]
On a night glowing with a thousand lamps,
As elephants carry decorated royal seats,
While the king and queen ride in grand procession,
White clouds sprinkle scented rosewater!
As eyes speak of silent desires,
Talking in the language of subtle glances,
The sacred ritual of love begins and carries on!
Is she a daughter of the gods, or a blooming flower?
An angel walking among us,
On this full moon night,
Has she arrived in a graceful procession today?
On this full moon night,
Has he come to sing sweet melodies?
Haa..aa..aaa
On this full moon night,
Has she arrived in a graceful procession today?
Chorus
Male
Female
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Chorus
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a romantic duet expressing divine love and enchantment set against the magical backdrop of a full-moon night. The lovers admire one another using elevated imagery: the woman is likened to a roaming goddess or delicate flower, while the man is compared to Madhan (Cupid) coming to serenade her with music.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Male :Aadaiyil vaanavil maedaiyil aadudhoo”

Compares the colorful moving dress of the maiden to a rainbow dancing on a stage.

Rhetorical Questioning (Uvamai / Vinaa)

“Devan magalo malaro”

Poetic questioning comparing the lover to divine beings (Devan magalo / Devan magano).

Eyaippu (End Rhyme)

“Aasaigalai vizhi pesa / Jaadaigalin mozhi pesa”

The repetitive rhyming ending '-pesa' creates a rhythmic and melodic flow.

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Trivia

This track from the 1985 film 'Kaattukkulle Thiruvizha' was composed by the popular music duo Sankar-Ganesh, featuring vocal performances by legends K.J. Yesudas and Vani Jayaram with lyrics written by Vaali.

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