Kashmir Beautiful
From Idhaya Veenai · 1972
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Idhaya Veenai1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oooo ooo ooo | Hoo oooo ooo ooo |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oooo ooo ooo | Hoo oooo ooo ooo |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oooo ooo ooo | Hoo oooo ooo ooo |
| Male | |
| Vanakkam vandhanam namasthae namoskaar | Greetings in Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Bengali! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum | The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak. |
| Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum | The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water. |
| Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum | The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak. |
| Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum | The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water. |
| Ennenna vannangal poovil undendru | Tell me what colors exist in these flowers! |
| Sollungal kaanungal sorgam idhuvendru | Look and say that this is indeed heaven! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Male | |
| Rendi banni jeyaatthi aashon… | Greetings and welcome, come along... |
| Male | |
| Its a paradise on earth | It is a paradise on earth, |
| So a visit is worth | So a visit is worth it! |
| Male | |
| Come on enjoy summer season | Come on, enjoy the summer season, |
| Charming flowers hanging garden | Charming flowers, hanging garden! |
| Ellorkkum vazhi kaatta naanirukkiraen | I am here to guide everyone. |
| Vandhaarai varavaerkka kaathirukkiraen | I am waiting to welcome those who arrive. |
| Ellorkkum vazhi kaatta naanirukkiraen | I am here to guide everyone. |
| Vandhaarai varavaerkka kaathirukkiraen | I am waiting to welcome those who arrive. |
| Female | |
| Aamaa… | Yes... |
| Neenga edhuvaraikkum padichirukkeenga | How far have you studied? |
| Male | |
| Sathiyam thaan naan paditha puthagamammaa | Truth is the only book I have studied, dear lady. |
| Samathuvam thaan naan arindha thathuvamammaa | Equality is the only philosophy I have known, dear lady. |
| Sathiyam thaan naan paditha puthagamammaa | Truth is the only book I have studied, dear lady. |
| Samathuvam thaan naan arindha thathuvamammaa | Equality is the only philosophy I have known, dear lady. |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Chorus | |
| Laallalaa laallalaa lallallallal laa… | Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...) |
| Laallalaa laallalaa laalaala lalla laa… | Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...) |
| Laallalaa laallalaa lallallallal laa… | Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...) |
| Laallalaa laallalaa lallallallal laa… | Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...) |
| Laalla lalalala laalla lalalala | Vocalizing (Laalla lalalala...) |
| Laalla lalalala lallallal laa… | Vocalizing (Laalla lalalala...) |
| Male | |
| Aadaigal koodaigal kambalam | Clothes, baskets, carpets, |
| Aayiram kaanalaam ivvidam | Thousands of such things can be seen here! |
| Kai thozhil vaelai seiyum ezhai | For the poor doing handicraft work, |
| Kanneerai maattrugindra naalai | The day that changes their tears, |
| Naamellaam sindhithaal naadellaam munnaerum | If we all think together, the whole nation will progress! |
| Mannellaam ponnaagum porkkaalam undaagum | All soil will turn into gold, and a golden era will be born! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Chorus | |
| Haa haa hahhahaa… | Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...) |
| Haa haa hahhahaa… | Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...) |
| Haa haa hahhahaa… | Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...) |
| Haa haa hahhahaa… | Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...) |
| Male | |
| Veda vedavendru kulirum podhu | When it freezes terribly cold, |
| Kadha kadhappaaga iruppadharkku ingae | To stay warm and cozy here, |
| Vaazhum manidhar yaavarum vayittril | All the people who live here, |
| Katti vaithiruppar oru kanappu | Tie a portable firepot (Kangri) near their waist. |
| Male | |
| Vaadaikku bayandhaaro | Are they afraid of the cold wind, |
| Illai vaazhvukku bayandhaaro | Or are they afraid of life? |
| Vaadaikku bayandhaaro | Are they afraid of the cold wind, |
| Illai vaazhvukku bayandhaaro | Or are they afraid of life? |
| Madiyinil neruppai katti kolvaar ennum | Holding fire in one's lap - |
| Pazhamozhi ivar thaan padaithaaro | Did these people invent that proverb? |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Male | |
| En thaai thiru naattukku vaasalidhu | This is the doorway to my revered motherland. |
| Ennaattavarkkum kalai koyilidhu | This is the temple of arts for the people of my land. |
| En thaai thiru naattukku vaasalidhu | This is the doorway to my revered motherland. |
| Ennaattavarkkum kalai koyilidhu | This is the temple of arts for the people of my land. |
| Annaavin paer sollum kaanjiyai pol | Just as Kanchipuram speaks the fame of Anna, |
| Naeruvin pughazh sollum boomiyidhu | This is the land that speaks the glory of Nehru! |
| Annaavin paer sollum kaanjiyai pol | Just as Kanchipuram speaks the fame of Anna, |
| Naeruvin pughazh sollum boomiyidhu | This is the land that speaks the glory of Nehru! |
| Male | |
| Yaarum vandhu sondham kolla koodumo | Can anyone come and claim ownership over it? |
| Veeram maanam nammai vittu pogumo | Will our bravery and honor ever leave us? |
| Ellaikku kaaval nirkkum veerargal | The soldiers standing guard at the border, |
| Annaikku thondu seiyum pillaigal | Are the children serving Mother India! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum | The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak. |
| Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum | The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water. |
| Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum | The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak. |
| Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum | The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water. |
| Ennenna vannangal poovil undendru | Tell me what colors exist in these flowers! |
| Sollungal kaanungal sorgam idhuvendru | Look and say that this is indeed heaven! |
| Male | |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir beautyful kashmir | Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir! |
| Kashmir wonderful kashmir | Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir! |
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Hoo oooo ooo ooo
வணக்கம் .. வந்தனம் ..
நமஸ்த்தே... நமோஸ்கார் ...
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
ஓடுகின்ற மேகம் வந்து உனை தொட்டு பேசும்
ஓடை நீரில் மேடை போட்டு வாடை காற்று வீசும்
ஓடுகின்ற மேகம் வந்து உனை தொட்டு பேசும்
ஓடை நீரில் மேடை போட்டு வாடை காற்று வீசும்
என்னென்ன வண்ணங்கள் பூவில் உண்டென்று
சொல்லுங்கள் காணுங்கள் சொர்க்கம் இதுவென்று
Greetings in Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Bengali!
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
ரண்டி பண்ணி யயாதி ஆஷோ
Its a paradise on earth.. so i visited God!
Come on enjoy summer season
Charming flowers... hanging gardens
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
Tell me what colors exist in these flowers!
Look and say that this is indeed heaven!
எல்லோர்க்கும் வழிகாட்ட நான் இருக்கிறேன்
வந்தாரை வரவேற்க காத்திருக்கிறேன்
எல்லோர்க்கும் வழிகாட்ட நான் இருக்கிறேன்
வந்தாரை வரவேற்க காத்திருக்கிறேன்
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
ஆமா , நீங்க எது வரைக்கும் படிச்சிருக்கீங்க ?
Greetings and welcome, come along...
சத்தியம் தான் நான் படித்த புத்தகமம்மா
சமத்துவம் தான் நான் அறிந்த தத்துவமம்மா
சத்தியம் தான் நான் படித்த புத்தகமம்மா
சமத்துவம் தான் நான் அறிந்த தத்துவமம்மா
It is a paradise on earth,
So a visit is worth it!
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Come on, enjoy the summer season,
Charming flowers, hanging garden!
I am here to guide everyone.
I am waiting to welcome those who arrive.
I am here to guide everyone.
I am waiting to welcome those who arrive.
.
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Yes...
How far have you studied?
ஆடைகள் கூடைகள் கம்பளம்
ஆயிரம் காணலாம் இவ்விடம்
கைத்தொழில் வேலை செய்யும்
ஏழை கண்ணீரை மாற்றுகின்ற நாளை
நாமெல்லாம் சிந்தித்தால்
நாடெல்லாம் முன்னேறும்
மண்ணெல்லாம் பொன்னாகும்
பொற்காலம் உண்டாகும்
Truth is the only book I have studied, dear lady.
Equality is the only philosophy I have known, dear lady.
Truth is the only book I have studied, dear lady.
Equality is the only philosophy I have known, dear lady.
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
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Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Vocalizing (Laalla lalalala...)
Vocalizing (Laalla lalalala...)
வெட வெட வென்று குளிரும்போது
கதகதப்பாக இருப்பதற்கு
இங்கே வாழும் மனிதர் யாவரும்
வயிற்றில் கட்டிவைத்திருப்பார் ஒரு கணப்பு
Clothes, baskets, carpets,
Thousands of such things can be seen here!
For the poor doing handicraft work,
The day that changes their tears,
If we all think together, the whole nation will progress!
All soil will turn into gold, and a golden era will be born!
வாடைக்கு பயந்தாரோ
இல்லை வாழ்வுக்கு பயந்தாரோ
வாடைக்கு பயந்தாரோ
இல்லை வாழ்வுக்கு பயந்தாரோ
மடியினில் நெருப்பை கட்டிக் கொள்வார்
என்னும் பழமொழி இவர் தான் படைத்தாரோ
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...)
Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...)
Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...)
Vocalizing (Haa haa hahhahaa...)
என் தாய் திருநாட்டுக்கு வாசல் இது
என்னாட்டவர்க்கும் கலை கோயில் இது
என் தாய் திருநாட்டுக்கு வாசல் இது
என்னாட்டவர்க்கும் கலை கோயில் இது
அண்ணாவின் பேர் சொல்லும் காஞ்சியைப்போல்
நேருவின் புகழ் சொல்லும் பூமி இது
அண்ணாவின் பேர் சொல்லும் காஞ்சியைப்போல்
நேரு வின் புகழ் சொல்லும் பூமி இது
When it freezes terribly cold,
To stay warm and cozy here,
All the people who live here,
Tie a portable firepot (Kangri) near their waist.
யாரும் வந்து சொந்தம் கொள்ளக் கூடுமோ
வீரம் மானம் நம்மை விட்டுப் போகுமோ
எல்லைக்கு காவல் நிற்கும் வீரர்கள்
அன்னைக்கு தொண்டு செய்யும் பிள்ளைகள்
Are they afraid of the cold wind,
Or are they afraid of life?
Are they afraid of the cold wind,
Or are they afraid of life?
Holding fire in one's lap -
Did these people invent that proverb?
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
ஓடுகின்ற மேகம் வந்து உனை தொட்டு பேசும்
ஓடை நீரில் மேடை போட்டு வாடை காற்று வீசும்
ஓடுகின்ற மேகம் வந்து உனை தொட்டு பேசும்
ஓடை நீரில் மேடை போட்டு வாடை காற்று வீசும்
என்னென்ன வண்ணங்கள் பூவில் உண்டென்று
சொல்லுங்கள் காணுங்கள் சொர்க்கம் இதுவென்று
This is the doorway to my revered motherland.
This is the temple of arts for the people of my land.
This is the doorway to my revered motherland.
This is the temple of arts for the people of my land.
Just as Kanchipuram speaks the fame of Anna,
This is the land that speaks the glory of Nehru!
Just as Kanchipuram speaks the fame of Anna,
This is the land that speaks the glory of Nehru!
காஷ்மீர் பியூட்டிபுல் காஷ்மீர்
காஷ்மீர் ஒண்டர்புல் காஷ்மீர்
Can anyone come and claim ownership over it?
Will our bravery and honor ever leave us?
The soldiers standing guard at the border,
Are the children serving Mother India!
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
Tell me what colors exist in these flowers!
Look and say that this is indeed heaven!
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
Hoo oooo ooo ooo
Vanakkam vandhanam namasthae namoskaar
Greetings in Tamil, Hindi, Sanskrit, and Bengali!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
Ennenna vannangal poovil undendru
Tell me what colors exist in these flowers!
Sollungal kaanungal sorgam idhuvendru
Look and say that this is indeed heaven!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Rendi banni jeyaatthi aashon…
Greetings and welcome, come along...
Its a paradise on earth
It is a paradise on earth,
So a visit is worth
So a visit is worth it!
Come on enjoy summer season
Come on, enjoy the summer season,
Charming flowers hanging garden
Charming flowers, hanging garden!
Ellorkkum vazhi kaatta naanirukkiraen
I am here to guide everyone.
Vandhaarai varavaerkka kaathirukkiraen
I am waiting to welcome those who arrive.
Ellorkkum vazhi kaatta naanirukkiraen
I am here to guide everyone.
Vandhaarai varavaerkka kaathirukkiraen
I am waiting to welcome those who arrive.
Aamaa…
Yes...
Neenga edhuvaraikkum padichirukkeenga
How far have you studied?
Sathiyam thaan naan paditha puthagamammaa
Truth is the only book I have studied, dear lady.
Samathuvam thaan naan arindha thathuvamammaa
Equality is the only philosophy I have known, dear lady.
Sathiyam thaan naan paditha puthagamammaa
Truth is the only book I have studied, dear lady.
Samathuvam thaan naan arindha thathuvamammaa
Equality is the only philosophy I have known, dear lady.
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Laallalaa laallalaa lallallallal laa…
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Laallalaa laallalaa laalaala lalla laa…
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Laallalaa laallalaa lallallallal laa…
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Laallalaa laallalaa lallallallal laa…
Vocalizing (Laallalaa laallalaa...)
Laalla lalalala laalla lalalala
Vocalizing (Laalla lalalala...)
Laalla lalalala lallallal laa…
Vocalizing (Laalla lalalala...)
Aadaigal koodaigal kambalam
Clothes, baskets, carpets,
Aayiram kaanalaam ivvidam
Thousands of such things can be seen here!
Kai thozhil vaelai seiyum ezhai
For the poor doing handicraft work,
Kanneerai maattrugindra naalai
The day that changes their tears,
Naamellaam sindhithaal naadellaam munnaerum
If we all think together, the whole nation will progress!
Mannellaam ponnaagum porkkaalam undaagum
All soil will turn into gold, and a golden era will be born!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Haa haa hahhahaa…
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Veda vedavendru kulirum podhu
When it freezes terribly cold,
Kadha kadhappaaga iruppadharkku ingae
To stay warm and cozy here,
Vaazhum manidhar yaavarum vayittril
All the people who live here,
Katti vaithiruppar oru kanappu
Tie a portable firepot (Kangri) near their waist.
Vaadaikku bayandhaaro
Are they afraid of the cold wind,
Illai vaazhvukku bayandhaaro
Or are they afraid of life?
Vaadaikku bayandhaaro
Are they afraid of the cold wind,
Illai vaazhvukku bayandhaaro
Or are they afraid of life?
Madiyinil neruppai katti kolvaar ennum
Holding fire in one's lap -
Pazhamozhi ivar thaan padaithaaro
Did these people invent that proverb?
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
En thaai thiru naattukku vaasalidhu
This is the doorway to my revered motherland.
Ennaattavarkkum kalai koyilidhu
This is the temple of arts for the people of my land.
En thaai thiru naattukku vaasalidhu
This is the doorway to my revered motherland.
Ennaattavarkkum kalai koyilidhu
This is the temple of arts for the people of my land.
Annaavin paer sollum kaanjiyai pol
Just as Kanchipuram speaks the fame of Anna,
Naeruvin pughazh sollum boomiyidhu
This is the land that speaks the glory of Nehru!
Annaavin paer sollum kaanjiyai pol
Just as Kanchipuram speaks the fame of Anna,
Naeruvin pughazh sollum boomiyidhu
This is the land that speaks the glory of Nehru!
Yaarum vandhu sondham kolla koodumo
Can anyone come and claim ownership over it?
Veeram maanam nammai vittu pogumo
Will our bravery and honor ever leave us?
Ellaikku kaaval nirkkum veerargal
The soldiers standing guard at the border,
Annaikku thondu seiyum pillaigal
Are the children serving Mother India!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum
The drifting clouds come and touch you to speak.
Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum
The northern wind blows, setting a stage on the stream water.
Ennenna vannangal poovil undendru
Tell me what colors exist in these flowers!
Sollungal kaanungal sorgam idhuvendru
Look and say that this is indeed heaven!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Kashmir beautyful kashmir
Kashmir, beautiful Kashmir!
Kashmir wonderful kashmir
Kashmir, wonderful Kashmir!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kashmir Beautiful Kashmir is a vibrant travelogue-style song from the 1972 Tamil film Idhaya Veenai, performed on screen as a tour guide welcoming visitors to the scenic paradise of Kashmir. The song praises Kashmir's natural splendour—its drifting clouds, chill streams, blooming gardens, and unique cultural lifestyle such as using Kangri braziers to combat severe cold. Beyond physical beauty, the protagonist shares a message of social equality and truth, highlighting handicraft artisans and urging national unity. The lyricist Vaali intertwines patriotism and political reverence by linking Kashmir, the homeland of Jawaharlal Nehru, with Kanchipuram, associated with C.N. Annadurai. He honors the border-guarding soldiers protecting Mother India and celebrates Kashmir as the crowned northern gateway of the country, blending nature, human dignity, and national pride into an uplifting anthem.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Odugindra maegam vandhu unai thottu paesum / Odai neeril maedai pottu vaadai kaatru veesum”
The matching of initial consonants across paired lines, seen in 'Odugindra' and 'Odai'.
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Sathiyam thaan naan paditha puthagamammaa / Samathuvam thaan naan arindha thathuvamammaa”
The traditional Tamil poetic harmony of the second letter across lines ('th' in Sathiyam and Samathuvam).
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“En thaai thiru naattukku vaasalidhu / Ennaattavarkkum kalai koyilidhu”
Directly metaphorizing Kashmir as the entrance gateway to the nation and a shrine of fine arts.
Analogy / Simile (Uvamai)
“Annaavin paer sollum kaanjiyai pol / Naeruvin pughazh sollum boomiyidhu”
Drawing a comparative analogy between Kashmir (associated with Jawaharlal Nehru) and Kanchipuram (associated with Dravidian leader C.N. Annadurai).
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Trivia
The song features M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) acting as a tourist guide in Kashmir. MGR's films frequently featured songs promoting social harmony, patriotism, and respect for national leaders like Nehru and Annadurai. The lyrics explicitly describe the 'Kangri'—a traditional Kashmiri earthenware pot filled with glowing embers that locals wear under their clothing to stay warm in sub-zero winter temperatures.
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