- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Annan Oru Koyil
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kunguma Kolangal from Annan Oru Koyil (1977), written by Kannadasan, expresses deep devotion, maternal love, and the longing for a beloved husband's return. The song sets a sacred, celebratory tone through imagery of temple rituals, auspicious vermilion decorations, and divine grace. The speaker addresses both her child and the divine mother, reflecting on honor, marital sanctity, and the blissful hope of family reunion. The lyrics highlight traditional values where the husband is seen as the protector and provider of prosperity (the sixteen traditional forms of wealth). Through poetic references to celestial chariots and divine witnesses, the song frames earthly love and marital duty within a sacred and spiritual context.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kunguma kolangal / Kovil kondaada / Kodhai naayagan varuvaanadi”
Repetition of the 'Ko' sound across lines ('Kunguma', 'Kovil', 'Kodhai') creating rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor
“Manavaalan thaanae thaalikku vaeli”
The husband is metaphorically described as the protective fence ('vaeli') for the sacred marital bond/thread ('thaali').
Cultural Allusion
“Vandha pinnaalae padhinaaru peru”
Refers to 'padhinaaru peru' (the sixteen forms of wealth traditionally wished upon married couples in Tamil culture).
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Trivia
Annan Oru Koyil (1977) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sujatha. The music for the movie was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, capturing the signature emotional depth of their classic 1970s collaborations.
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