- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sumangali
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Idhu Kalaingarkal Ulagam from the 1983 film Sumangali celebrates the vibrant and sacred realm of performing artists. Written by legendary lyricist Vaali and set to music by M. S. Viswanathan, the song honors artists who move from stage to stage creating new art daily. It recognizes music and dance as divine blessings, while expressing deep gratitude toward appreciative audiences whose watching eyes and blessing hearts elevate art to even greater heights. The song poetically describes a classical dance performance where the dancer embodies nature, emotions, and grace, blending singing and dancing into a shared experience of pure bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Paatham nadai payila kodi poopol idai thuvala”
Compares the dancer's supple waist bending gracefully to a delicate flowering vine or blossom.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aadai soodum aagaayam megam Azhagiya pennaaga maarum”
Metaphorically describes the cloud-laden sky transforming into a beautiful dancing woman.
Second-letter Rhyme (Ethirai)
“Palavagai thaalam muzhangidum kaalam / Nadamidum paavai navarasa kolam”
Matching second consonants across lines ('la' in Palavagai and Nadamidum) creating rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Sumangali (1983) features a rich score by M. S. Viswanathan. This song serves as a tribute to stage performers and classical art forms like Bharatanatyam, highlighting the concept of 'Navarasa' (the nine emotional states) through Vaali's evocative Tamil lyricism.
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