- Lyricist
- H. R. Vijayan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- A. Devaraja
- Movie name
- Kodugal Illatha Kolangal
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Devan Vanthaan Therinilae is a deeply devotional and romantic song from the 1983 Tamil film Kodugal Illatha Kolangal. Sung exquisitely by S. Janaki with music composed by A. Devaraja, the song expresses the heroine's profound spiritual and romantic awakening upon seeing her beloved, comparing the encounter to a divine revelation (Darshan) of God arriving on a chariot. The lyrics penned by H. R. Vijayan draw extensive allegorical parallels with the epic Ramayana, comparing the protagonist and her devotion to Janaki (Sita) and Lord Rama. The narrative emphasizes purity, fate, and humble prayer for a righteous life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emona / Rhyme (Ethiruka / Ethirai)
“Naanoru bedhai avaloru seedhai / Entha pedhamillai engal iruvarin paadhai”
The song uses second-letter rhyming (Ethirai) across lines, such as 'bedhai' (innocent), 'seedhai' (Sita), and 'pedhamillai' (no difference).
Mythological Allusion (Puraana Kurippu)
“Kosalai nagarin janagi aanaval / Kandaan raman janagiyai”
Direct references to the characters Rama and Sita (Janaki) from the Ramayana to elevate the emotional purity of human love.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Neeril aadiya annamaval”
Comparing the heroine to a swan playing in the water ('annamaval') to denote grace and purity.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Devan vanthaan therinilae / Maayan vantha velaiyilae”
Describing the beloved's arrival as 'Devan vanthaan' (God came) and 'Maayan' (the illusionist/divine being).
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Trivia
Kodugal Illatha Kolangal (1983) features music by the legendary Malayalam composer A. Devaraja (Devarajan Master), who rarely composed for Tamil cinema. This song remains one of S. Janaki's classical gems in Tamil film music, celebrated for its Carnatic undertones and lyrical depth.
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