Deviyin Kovil Paravai
From Avalukendru Oru Manam · 1971
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Avalukendru Oru Manam1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Deviyin kovil paravai idhu | This is a bird in the Goddess's temple |
| Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu | This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day |
| Deviyin kovil paravai idhu | This is a bird in the Goddess's temple |
| Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu | This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day |
| Female | |
| Kaaval nayaki karunai idhu | This is the mercy of the guardian goddess |
| Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu | This is a poem written in tears |
| Kaaval nayaki karunai idhu | This is the mercy of the guardian goddess |
| Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu | This is a poem written in tears |
| Female | |
| Deviyin kovil paravai idhu | This is a bird in the Goddess's temple |
| Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu | This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day |
| Female | |
| Mangai neethi mandram idhu | This is the court of justice for a woman |
| Mandram idhu.. | This court... |
| Kenjuvathu..nenjam idhu.. | The heart that begs... |
| Mangai neethi mandram idhu | This is the court of justice for a woman |
| Manjal kunguma sangam idhu | This is the sacred union of turmeric and vermilion |
| Female | |
| Nilavaai nindru sirikkirathu | It stands smiling like the moon |
| Nizhalthaan angae therigirathu | Yet only a shadow appears there |
| Kaanal neeril kulikkirathu | It bathes in a mirage |
| Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu | This is a poem written in tears |
| Female | |
| Deviyin kovil paravai idhu | This is a bird in the Goddess's temple |
| Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu | This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day |
| Female | |
| Sonnaal puriyum vedhamidhu | This is a scripture that is understood when spoken |
| Vedhamidhu.. | This scripture... |
| Naadhamidhu..geethamidhu | This sound... this song... |
| Sonnaal puriyum vedhamidhu | This is a scripture that is understood when spoken |
| Sollaadhirundhaal paavamidhu | It is a sin to leave it unspoken |
| Female | |
| Anbaal vilagum paadhaiyidhu | This is the path cleared by love |
| Adhu thaan unnai theduvadhu | That is what seeks you out |
| Kallil vadikkum vaazhkaiyidhu | This is a life carved in stone |
| Kanneer ezhuthum kavithaiyidhu | This is a poem written in tears |
| Female | |
| Deviyin kovil paravai idhu | This is a bird in the Goddess's temple |
| Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu | This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day |
| Kaaval nayaki karunai idhu | This is the mercy of the guardian goddess |
| Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu | This is a poem written in tears |
| Female | |
| Deviyin kovil paravai idhu | This is a bird in the Goddess's temple |
| Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu | This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day |
தேவியின்
கோவில் பறவை இது
திருநாள் ஏற்றும் தீபம் இது
தேவியின் கோவில் பறவை இது
திருநாள் ஏற்றும் தீபம் இது
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
காவல் நாயகி கருணை இது
கண்ணீர் எழுதும் கவிதை இது
காவல் நாயகி கருணை இது
கண்ணீர் எழுதும் கவிதை இது
This is the mercy of the guardian goddess
This is a poem written in tears
This is the mercy of the guardian goddess
This is a poem written in tears
தேவியின்
கோவில் பறவை இது
திருநாள் ஏற்றும் தீபம் இது
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
மங்கை நீதி மன்றம் இது
மன்றம் இது..
கெஞ்சுவது...நெஞ்சம் இது...
மங்கை நீதி மன்றம் இது
மஞ்சள் குங்கும சங்கம் இது
This is the court of justice for a woman
This court...
The heart that begs...
This is the court of justice for a woman
This is the sacred union of turmeric and vermilion
நிலவாய் நின்று சிரிக்கிறது
நிழல்தான் அங்கே தெரிகிறது
கானல் நீரில் குளிக்கிறது
கண்ணீர் எழுதும் கவிதை இது
It stands smiling like the moon
Yet only a shadow appears there
It bathes in a mirage
This is a poem written in tears
தேவியின்
கோவில் பறவை இது
திருநாள் ஏற்றும் தீபம் இது
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
சொன்னால் புரியும் வேதமிது
வேதமிது..
நாதமிது....கீதமிது
சொன்னால் புரியும் வேதமிது
சொல்லாதிருந்தால் பாவமிது
This is a scripture that is understood when spoken
This scripture...
This sound... this song...
This is a scripture that is understood when spoken
It is a sin to leave it unspoken
அன்பால் விலகும் பாதையிது
அது தான் உன்னை தேடுவது
கல்லில் வடிக்கும் வாழ்க்கையிது
கண்ணீர் எழுதும் கவிதையிது
This is the path cleared by love
That is what seeks you out
This is a life carved in stone
This is a poem written in tears
தேவியின்
கோவில் பறவை இது
திருநாள் ஏற்றும் தீபம் இது
காவல் நாயகி கருணை இது
கண்ணீர் எழுதும் கவிதை இது
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
This is the mercy of the guardian goddess
This is a poem written in tears
தேவியின்
கோவில் பறவை இது
திருநாள் ஏற்றும் தீபம் இது
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Deviyin kovil paravai idhu
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Deviyin kovil paravai idhu
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Kaaval nayaki karunai idhu
This is the mercy of the guardian goddess
Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu
This is a poem written in tears
Kaaval nayaki karunai idhu
This is the mercy of the guardian goddess
Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu
This is a poem written in tears
Deviyin kovil paravai idhu
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Mangai neethi mandram idhu
This is the court of justice for a woman
Mandram idhu..
This court...
Kenjuvathu..nenjam idhu..
The heart that begs...
Mangai neethi mandram idhu
This is the court of justice for a woman
Manjal kunguma sangam idhu
This is the sacred union of turmeric and vermilion
Nilavaai nindru sirikkirathu
It stands smiling like the moon
Nizhalthaan angae therigirathu
Yet only a shadow appears there
Kaanal neeril kulikkirathu
It bathes in a mirage
Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu
This is a poem written in tears
Deviyin kovil paravai idhu
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Sonnaal puriyum vedhamidhu
This is a scripture that is understood when spoken
Vedhamidhu..
This scripture...
Naadhamidhu..geethamidhu
This sound... this song...
Sonnaal puriyum vedhamidhu
This is a scripture that is understood when spoken
Sollaadhirundhaal paavamidhu
It is a sin to leave it unspoken
Anbaal vilagum paadhaiyidhu
This is the path cleared by love
Adhu thaan unnai theduvadhu
That is what seeks you out
Kallil vadikkum vaazhkaiyidhu
This is a life carved in stone
Kanneer ezhuthum kavithaiyidhu
This is a poem written in tears
Deviyin kovil paravai idhu
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Kaaval nayaki karunai idhu
This is the mercy of the guardian goddess
Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu
This is a poem written in tears
Deviyin kovil paravai idhu
This is a bird in the Goddess's temple
Thirunaal yetrum deepam idhu
This is the lamp lit on a holy festival day
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Deviyin Kovil Paravai Idhu from Avalukendru Oru Manam (1971) portrays deep emotional anguish wrapped in divine metaphors. The song compares a woman's tragic destiny and pure soul to a bird in a goddess's temple and a sacred lamp. It conveys how sorrow and tears shape her poetry-like existence, as she navigates love, societal expectations, and heartbreak. Through evocative imagery like bathing in a mirage or carving a life in stone, Kannadasan captures the tragedy of unfulfilled longing and righteousness. The song reflects a plea for understanding and justice, underscoring that love's path persists even amid suffering and silent sacrifices.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Deviyin kovil paravai idhu”
Compares the protagonist's pure and vulnerable soul to a bird living within a sacred temple.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kanneer ezhuthum kavithai idhu”
Compares grief and sorrow to a poignant poem penned with tears.
Imagery & Irony
“Kaanal neeril kulikkirathu”
Bathing in a mirage visually symbolizes seeking comfort in non-existent or illusory hope.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Nilavaai nindru sirikkirathu / Nizhalthaan angae therigirathu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Ni') creating rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
The music for Avalukendru Oru Manam (1971) was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Kaviyarasu Kannadasan. The film featured Gemini Ganesan, Muthuraman, and Bharathi, and its soundtrack remains iconic in Tamil cinema.
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