- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Aval Varuvala
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Idhu Kaadhalin Sangeetham from the film Aval Varuvala celebrates sacred love, destiny, and auspicious marital union. The song describes a joyful wedding atmosphere complete with traditional rituals such as exchanging garlands, lighting lamps, and singing divine melodies for Sridevi's marriage. It reflects on divine providence, highlighting how God brings souls together and burns away selfish desires through the sacred fires of love and righteousness. Metaphorically comparing past struggles to a moon eclipsed, it celebrates the resurgence of joy like a full moon night. Furthermore, the song honors womanhood and progressive family dynamics. It breaks away from outdated societal customs and prejudices, emphasizing mutual support among women and acknowledging motherly love even in a mother-in-law. The song blends traditional wedding festivities with deep spiritual and social commentary.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Vidhiyum pudhiyathu / Kadhaiyum pudhiyathu”
Repetition of the ending word 'pudhiyathu' across consecutive lines creates an echoing rhyme scheme.
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Nilavinai graganam theendiyathu / Marubadiyum pournami thondriyathu”
Comparing personal hardships to a lunar eclipse ('graganam') and eventual happiness to a full moon ('pournami').
Mythological Allusion
“Kaathirukkum seethaikkellam / Raaman kidaippathillai”
References Sita, Rama, and Ravana from the Ramayana to discuss destiny and relationship choices.
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