- Lyricist
- K. P. Arivanantham
- Singer
- Sivachidambaram
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Vetri Vinayagar
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soul-stirring devotional song from the film 'Vetri Vinayagar' is a grand tribute to Lord Ganesha, invoking his various sacred names such as Vigneshwara, Gajanana, Ganapathi, and Vetri Vinayagan. The song begins by recognizing Him as the supreme ruler over the five elements of nature (Pancha Bhootas) and the ultimate source of cosmic order. Devotees offer prayers to His five hands, seeking protection, relief from sorrow, and divine blessings through the sacred sounds of His anklets and the wisdom of His lotus feet. Narratively, the lyrics recall iconic mythological stories associated with Lord Ganesha, including breaking His own tusk to act as a scribe for Sage Vyasa during the composition of the Mahabharata, assisting His younger brother Lord Murugan in winning Valli, and circumambulating His divine parents Shiva and Parvati to win the fruit of ultimate knowledge (Gnana Pazham). The song concludes on a triumphant note, celebrating Ganesha as the giver of success, wisdom, and liberation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Gaja naadha gana naadha vigneeshwara”
Repetition of the initial letter 'G' in 'Gaja' and 'gana' creates a rhythmic cadence in the line.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kattra naayagam... / Pettra naayagan”
The second consonant cluster 'ttra' (ற்ற) rhymes across lines 28 and 29 ('Kattra' and 'Pettra').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)
“Kadhirumaagi madhiyumaagi ganapathi kadhiyumaagi”
Internal and line-end rhyming using the suffix '-umaagi' creates a melodious, chanting effect.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Mukthi naayagan mootha nayagan... Sithi naayagan... Varasithi naayagan”
Repeated invocation of the word 'Naayagan' (Leader/Lord) at the end of multiple descriptive phrases emphasizes His supreme status in various cosmic domains.
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Trivia
The film 'Vetri Vinayagar' (1996) is a classic Tamil devotional movie centered on the divine plays and miracles of Lord Ganesha. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary music maestro M. S. Vishwanathan (MSV), who composed extensive devotional repertoires alongside his mainstream cinematic works. The song is rendered by Sivachidambaram, a prominent Carnatic and devotional vocalist known for his deep, resonant vocal delivery in Tamil spiritual music.
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