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Lyrics & meaning

Deviyin Thirumugam

From Vellikizhamai Viratham · 1974

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Vellikizhamai Viratham1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Deviyin thirumugamThe sacred face of the Goddess
Dharisanam thandhadhuHas granted its divine sight
Deviyin thirumugamThe sacred face of the Goddess
Dharisanam thandhadhuHas granted its divine sight
Female
Devanin arimugamThe introduction of the Lord
Uravinai thandhadhuHas given a sweet relationship
Devanin arimugamThe introduction of the Lord
Uravinai thandhadhuHas given a sweet relationship
Male
Deviyin thirumugamThe sacred face of the Goddess
Female
Huhmmm ..hmmMmm... hmm...
Male
Dharisanam thandhadhuHas granted its divine sight
Male
Poovudal nadunguthu kulirilYour flower-like body shivers in the cold
Naan porvai aagalaamaa…May I become a warm blanket for you?
Female
HahahhahaHa ha ha ha
Female
Thevai yerpadum naalilOn the day when the need arises
Andha sevai seiyalaamYou may render that service
Male
Madhamaankani gunamo thaniHer youth and deer-like charm are unique
Female
Manamum gunamumaeHer mind and character
Kobam vandhaal maarumaeWill change if anger arises
Male
No… no.. no no…No... no... no no...
Male :Deviyin thirumugamMale: The sacred face of the Goddess
Dharisanam thandhadhuHas granted its divine sight
Female
Devanin arimugamThe introduction of the Lord
Uravinai thandhadhuHas given a sweet relationship
Male
Deviyin thirumugamThe sacred face of the Goddess
Female
Hmm ..hmmmMmm... hmmm...
Male
Dharisanam thandhadhuHas granted its divine sight
Male
Kaatrinil aadidum kodi polLike a creeper swaying in the wind
En kaiyil aada nee vaa..Come and dance in my arms...
Male
Come on..Come on..
Female
Uhum..Uh-hum..
Kaiyinil aadanum endraalIf I am to dance in your arms
Ondrai kazhuththil podanumYou must tie the holy mangalsutra around my neck
Male
Adhai naan tharum…The auspicious day when I give that...
Thiru naal varum...will surely arrive
Female
Varattum ..Let it come..
Andha naal vandhaalWhen that day comes
Tharuven ennai naan..I will completely give myself to you..
Male
Really..?Really..?
Male
Deviyin thirumugamThe sacred face of the Goddess
Dharisanam thandhadhuHas granted its divine sight
Female
Devanin arimugamThe introduction of the Lord
Uravinai thandhadhu …uuuHas given a sweet relationship...
Male
Deviyin thirumugamThe sacred face of the Goddess
Female
Hmm ..hmmmMmm... hmmm...
Male
Dharisanam thanthadhu….Has granted its divine sight....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet features lovers playfully comparing each other to divine figures. The male lead praises his beloved's divine beauty, equating seeing her face to having a darshan of Goddess Devi, while the female lead acknowledges that meeting him has brought a blessed relationship into her life. Throughout the song, gentle flirtation takes place—he offers to comfort her cold, flower-soft body like a blanket, while she playfully reminds him of boundaries and propriety until their wedding day. She emphasizes that she will fully yield to his embrace only when he ties the sacred mangalsutra around her neck on their wedding day, blending traditional marital values with joyful, flirtatious affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathai)

Poovudal nadunguthu kuliril

Comparing the heroine's face directly to divine darshan ('Deviyin thirumugam') and her body to a soft flower ('Poovudal').

Simile (Uvamai)

Kaatrinil aadidum kodi pol

Comparing the lover's movement to a creeper swaying in the breeze ('Kaatrinil aadidum kodi pol').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Deviyin thirumugam / Devanin arimugam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'D' across consecutive lines ('Deviyin' / 'Dharisanam' / 'Devanin').

Edupudhu / Emonai (Rhyming Assonance)

Deviyin thirumugam Dharisanam thandhadhu

Rhyming structure linking 'thirumugam' and 'arimugam' as well as 'thandhadhu' across verses.

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Trivia

'Vellikizhamai Viratham' (1974) is a popular Tamil film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ganesh features hit classical-pop romantic numbers, showcasing lyricist A. Maruthakasi's seamless blend of devotion and romantic playfulness.

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