Devi Vandhal Thanimaiyil
From Azhagu · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Details
- Azhagu1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda | The goddess came seeking joy in solitude |
| Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda | The goddess came seeking joy in solitude |
| Thedi…..vanthaal devan sannithi | Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence |
| Male | |
| Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda | The goddess came seeking joy in solitude |
| Thedi…..vanthaal devan sannithi | Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence |
| Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda | The goddess came seeking joy in solitude |
| Female | |
| Yaegaantha velai ondru | A moment of solitary peace |
| Edhir paarththu yaengi nindru | Waiting with deep longing |
| Paathaathi kesham indru | Today, from head to toe |
| Parimaara odi vanthaal | She came running to surrender completely |
| Male | |
| Thirukoyil vaasl indru | Today at the threshold of the holy temple |
| Thirakkindra neram endru | Saying that it is time for the doors to open |
| Aarambamaagum aaraathanai | The sacred worship begins |
| Female | |
| Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda | The goddess came seeking joy in solitude |
| Male | |
| Pasiyaara vendumendraal | If one needs to satisfy hunger |
| Padhamaana vaazhai undu | Soft, ripe plantain is available |
| Ilavenil kodai endraal | If it is warm spring or summer |
| Ilaneerai ketpathundu | Tender coconut water is requested |
| Female | |
| Yaar konda thaagam indru | Whose thirst is it today |
| Yaar theerkka koodum endru | And who can quench it |
| Anbe un ullam ariyaaththo…. | Oh my love, does your heart not know this? |
| Female | |
| Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda | The goddess came seeking joy in solitude |
| Male :Thedi…..vanthaal devan sannithi | Male: Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence |
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட
தேடி.....வந்தாள் தேவன் சன்னிதி
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட
தேடி வந்தாள் தேவன் சன்னிதி
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
ஏகாந்த வேலை ஒன்று
எதிர்பார்த்து ஏங்கி நின்று
பாதாதி கேசம் இன்று
பரிமாற ஓடி வந்தாள்
A moment of solitary peace
Waiting with deep longing
Today, from head to toe
She came running to surrender completely
திருக்கோயில் வாசல் இன்று
திறக்கின்ற நேரம் என்று
ஆரம்பமாகும் ஆராதனை
Today at the threshold of the holy temple
Saying that it is time for the doors to open
The sacred worship begins
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட...
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
பசியாற வேண்டுமென்றால்
பதமான வாழை உண்டு
இளவேனில் கோடையென்றால்
இளநீரை கேட்பதுண்டு
If one needs to satisfy hunger
Soft, ripe plantain is available
If it is warm spring or summer
Tender coconut water is requested
யார் கொண்ட தாகம் இன்று
யார் தீர்க்கக்கூடும் என்று
அன்பே உன் உள்ளம் அறியாததோ....
Whose thirst is it today
And who can quench it
Oh my love, does your heart not know this?
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட
தேடி.....வந்தாள் தேவன் சன்னிதி
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Male: Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence
தேவி வந்தாள் தனிமையில் உல்லாசம் தேட....
Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Thedi…..vanthaal devan sannithi
Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence
Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Thedi…..vanthaal devan sannithi
Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence
Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Yaegaantha velai ondru
A moment of solitary peace
Edhir paarththu yaengi nindru
Waiting with deep longing
Paathaathi kesham indru
Today, from head to toe
Parimaara odi vanthaal
She came running to surrender completely
Thirukoyil vaasl indru
Today at the threshold of the holy temple
Thirakkindra neram endru
Saying that it is time for the doors to open
Aarambamaagum aaraathanai
The sacred worship begins
Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Pasiyaara vendumendraal
If one needs to satisfy hunger
Padhamaana vaazhai undu
Soft, ripe plantain is available
Ilavenil kodai endraal
If it is warm spring or summer
Ilaneerai ketpathundu
Tender coconut water is requested
Yaar konda thaagam indru
Whose thirst is it today
Yaar theerkka koodum endru
And who can quench it
Anbe un ullam ariyaaththo….
Oh my love, does your heart not know this?
Devi vanthaal thanimaiyil ullaasam theda
The goddess came seeking joy in solitude
Male :Thedi…..vanthaal devan sannithi
Male: Having searched, she arrived at the Lord's presence
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song poetically frames romantic intimacy through sacred, temple-inspired imagery. The female protagonist is portrayed as a goddess who arrives in solitude, seeking joy and love in the sanctuary of her beloved's presence. Vairamuthu uses metaphors of divine worship (aaraathanai), temple doors opening, and natural refreshers like ripe plantains and tender coconut water to express romantic longing, passion, and emotional fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Aarambamaagum aaraathanai”
Compares romantic union and intimacy to holy temple worship (aaraathanai) and the goddess entering the sanctuary.
Moonaal / Alliteration
“Devi vanthaal... devan sannithi”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'D' in 'Devi' and 'Devan'.
Edhukai / Second-letter Rhyme
“Thirukoyil vaasl indru / Thirakkindra neram endru”
Matching second consonants in successive lines ('ri' in Thirukoyil and Thirakkindra).
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Trivia
The song features in the 1984 Tamil film 'Azhagu', with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. It showcases his signature style of blending spiritual motifs with sensual romantic poetry.
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