- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. R. Mahalingam
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Aada Vantha Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aada Vantha Deivam is a celebrated song from the 1960 Tamil movie of the same name, composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi. Sung with great classical vigor by T. R. Mahalingam, the song extols the virtues and aesthetic grace of a divine dancer who appears as a young maiden. The singer celebrates how her dancing brings infinite bliss to spectators, drawing rich analogies to nature such as monsoon clouds reviving withered crops and sweet flowers offering honey.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi)
“Konjum sathangai kaleer kaleer ena”
The phrase 'kaleer kaleer' mimics the actual tinkling and jingling sound of anklets (sathangai) worn during classical dance.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaadum payirai vaazha seiyya Megam vanthathu pol”
Comparing the arrival of the divine dancer to rain-bearing clouds that bring life back to wilting crops.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaenai thanthathu pol”
Comparing the generous bestowal of happiness to a fragrant flower lovingly offering its sweet honey.
Alliteration (Mona / Yethukai)
“Paadum paattin paavam thannai / Paarvai sollidavae”
Repetition of the initial consonant sounds ('Pa' sound) across lines creates rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
The film 'Aada Vantha Deivam' (1960) featured actor-singer T. R. Mahalingam in the lead role. The soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan is known for incorporating classical Carnatic elements tailored for film performance, showcasing Mahalingam's signature high-pitch vocal capabilities and sangatis.
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