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Lyrics & meaning

Karthigai Thirunaal

From Shree · 2002

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singers
Bhavatharani, Chorus
Music director
T. S. Muralidharan
Details
Shree2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmFemale :Aaha aaha Kaarthigai thirunaalaeChorus :Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmFemale :Azhagae azhagae Deebangal thirunaalaeChorus :Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmAha, aha! It is the auspicious festival day of Kaarthigai, full of beauty and lamps!
Female
Iravum pagalum Muthamida andha Vaanathu pattu nilaa Mannil devadhaiyaa Oli veesi vara Kondaadum kaarthigai thirunaalaeTo kiss day and night, the silky moon of the sky arrives as an angel on earth, spreading light to celebrate Kaarthigai.
Chorus
Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmm(Humming)
Female
Senthamilo suga sundhariyo Swaram sinthugindra kodiyo Poovaai ival thaannai Mattum mattum Antha dheebathaiyum minjumaeIs she pure Tamil or a sweet beauty, a creeper spilling musical notes? She herself outshines even the bright lamps like a blossom.
Female
Tholigalaai unnai thaangi kolla Antha vinmeengal vaan vittu vanthidumae Paavai undhan paadham pattu vida Intha poomagalum kenjumaeChorus :Ahh-ahhhh…aaahhh aaahhh Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmTo support you as friends, stars would descend from heaven; Mother Earth herself begs to be touched by your divine feet.
Female
Undhan minnalum Pinnalum ennalum Engalai iyangida seiyaathaeYour lightning-like shine and hair braid will never fail to mesmerize us.
Chorus
Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmFemale :Aaha aaha Kaarthigai thirunaalaeChorus :Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmFemale :Azhagae azhagae Deebangal thirunaalaeChorus :Hmm hmm hmmm Hmm hmm hmm hmmmThe auspicious festival day of Kaarthigai, the festival of beautiful lights!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates the radiant festival of Kaarthigai Deepam, comparing a young woman's divine grace and elegance to festival lamps, sweet Tamil poetry, and celestial beauty. The lyrics express poetic adoration, describing how her presence lights up the world like a moonlit angel descended from the heavens.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai Ani (Metaphor & Simile)

Senthamilo suga sundhariyo Swaram sinthugindra kodiyo

Compares the maiden's charm and voice to pure Tamil, sweet melodies, and a flowering creeper spilling musical notes.

Uyarvu Navorchi Ani (Hyperbole)

Antha vinmeengal vaan vittu vanthidumae

Exaggerates her divine grace by describing stars descending from the sky to act as her companions.

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Trivia

This song features in the 2002 action film 'Shree' starring Suriya and Shrutika, with music composed by T. S. Muralidharan.

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