- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Avalukendru Oru Manam
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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