- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Archanai Pookal
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kaaviriyae' from the 1982 Tamil film Archanai Pookal is a romantic duet where the lovers compare the flowing, playful river Cauvery to their beloved partner. The song evokes lush nature imagery, seasonal romance in the month of Maargazhi, and devotional devotion, merging romantic longing with the gentle flow of nature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaadhali pol vilayaaduriyae”
Compares the river Cauvery playing playfully to a loving partner ('Kaadhali pol vilayaaduriyae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaaviyamaai idham paaduriyae”
Compares gentle river flow to epic poetry singing soothing melodies ('Kaaviyamaai idham paaduriyae').
Rhyme / Monai
“Aasa vechen aasa vechen”
The initial letters and end rhymes ('vechen') create rhythmic flow in folk romantic poetry.
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Trivia
'Archanai Pookal' (1982) was directed by Gokula Krishnan, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran. The song vividly uses the motif of River Cauvery as an eternal symbol of love and life in Tamil culture.
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