- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Machanai Paartheengala
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song 'Engammaa Magarasi' is a heartfelt prayer dedicated to Mariyamma and various manifestations of the Divine Mother (such as Karumari, Kali, Kamatchi, and Meenatchi). The lyrics glorify her supreme power, benevolent nature, and protective grace over her devotees. The song praises her divine presence in everyday sacred symbols like turmeric, kungumam (vermilion), holy ash, neem trees, camphor flames, and frankincense. The emotional core highlights deep faith and total surrender. Amidst an ever-changing and unpredictable world, the Divine Mother remains an eternal, steadfast refuge for those who place their trust in her. The chorus and lead singer express humility, worshiping at her lotus feet and seeking her rain of blessings to bring prosperity and peace to their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Arul maari thara venum karumaari magamaayi”
Compares divine grace ('arul') to a shower or rain ('maari'), symbolizing abundant and life-giving blessings.
Metaphor
“Vellai manam unnudaiya koyil”
Equates a pure/innocent heart ('vellai manam') to the temple ('koyil') of the deity.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Manjalukku uriyavalae mannaalum umaiyavalae”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound ('Manjalukku', 'mannaalum') creating rhythmic harmony.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thaayae ae aathaa / Un thaazh paninthu kumbidukirom aathaa”
Matching end word 'aathaa' across adjacent devotional lines.
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Trivia
'Engammaa Magarasi' is a popular devotional-style film song from the 1978 movie 'Machanai Paartheengala', composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by Poovai Senguttavan. Sung by the iconic T. M. Soundarajan along with a chorus, the song captures the authentic folk-devotional atmosphere of Tamil Amman worship, incorporating traditional elements like the Pambai drum beat, frankincense, and camphor rituals.
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