- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- B. Sasirekha, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Manoj Gyan Varma
- Movie name
- Kalyana Rasi
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song portrays a young woman's eager anticipation of marriage, marital joy, and family life through traditional Tamil cultural motifs. Starting with the symbolic preparation of Pongal as an omen for a good life partner, the lyrics playfully transition into wedding rituals, marital romance, and the comedic realities of pregnancy. In a lighthearted and modern touch, the lyricist Pulamaipithan weaves in a message regarding family planning, urging restraint to adhere to government population awareness guidelines while maintaining the festive and joyful tone of traditional folk celebrations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Dhinam manjathil jallikkattu hoi”
The phrase 'Manjathil jallikkattu' metaphorically compares bedroom intimacy and passion to Jallikattu (the traditional Tamil bull-taming sport).
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Aasaikkonnum panjamilla / Anbukku than vanjamilla”
The second letters in 'Panjamilla' and 'Vanjamilla' rhyme ('nja'), creating a pleasant rhythmic flow.
Folk Idiom / Cultural Symbolism
“Kanni ponnu pongal vacha / Saami namma ponga veikkum”
Using 'Pongal vacha' as a symbol of divine grace leading to marital bliss, drawing from Tamil agrarian traditions.
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Trivia
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Tamil cinema lyricists frequently incorporated subtle social awareness messages, such as small family norms ('Hum Do Hamare Do' or 'One Child Policy'), directly into upbeat folk-style marriage songs.
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