- Lyricist
- Ilango Krishnan
- Singer
- Yogi Sekar
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This invocation from Ponniyin Selvan 1 is an ancient ritualistic chant offered to Lord Murugan (also known as Seyon), the deity of war, youth, and victory. The lyricist praises the divine attributes of Murugan—his crimson complexion, his radiant spear (Kathirvel), his victory over Idumban, and his role as the supreme protector of the clan.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Senkurudhi seiyonae / Vankodiya velonae”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'n' in 'Senkurudhi', 'Vankodiya', and 'En kudiya'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Senkurudhi seiyonae / Vankodiya velonae”
Repeating identical ending syllables (-onae, -uma) across poetic lines for chant-like rhythm.
Moonaikku (Initial Alliteration)
“Kathirvel kumara marutha”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'K' in 'Kathirvel kumara'.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Mamazhai peidhiduma / Manilam ongiduma”
Exact repetition of lines 9-12 in lines 13-16 to build ritualistic intensity.
Did you know?
Trivia
Lyricist Ilango Krishnan utilized archaic Sangam Tamil terminology ('Seiyon', 'Kadampa', 'Oppukazhi') to accurately recreate the 10th-century Chola-era shamanistic and devotional rituals dedicated to Murugan and Kotravai.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.