- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Arunodhayam
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Thiruvizhaa' from the 1971 film Arunodhayam celebrates the joyful and romantic atmosphere of love as a perpetual festival of the God of Joy (Inba Devan). It describes the playfulness, coy gestures, and delicate emotions between lovers where everyday moments—laughter, feigned anger, shy hesitations, and loving embraces—are likened to divine, festive celebrations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Anna vaaganam pola”
Compares the woman's graceful, swaying gait to the movement of a majestic swan (Anna vaaganam).
Anaphora / Repetition (Iruttaakku / Reetika)
“Thiruvizhaa Thiruvizhaa”
Repetition of the word 'Thiruvizhaa' (Festival) for rhythmic emphasis and joy.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Inba devan thiruvizhaa”
Metaphorically frames the experience of romantic bliss as a grand festival dedicated to the God of Joy.
Internal Rhyme / Monai
“Thazhuva sonnadhu / Kai thazhuvum podhu”
The initial sound and words 'Thazhuva' repeat across adjacent lines, creating a melodious musical flow.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary poet Kannadasan, this classic song from Arunodhayam (1971) uses traditional Tamil imagery of temple grand festivals (Thiruvizhaa, Anna vaaganam) as metaphors for romantic union and playful marital affection.
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