- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Kalangalil Aval Vasantham
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Kalangalil Aval Vasantham' (1976) is a traditional Tamil bridal song expressing a bride's inner thoughts and eager anticipation as her wedding day approaches. She reflects on the beauty of the sacred ceremony, from traditional rituals like turmeric offerings and Vedic fire prayers to the blessings of divine elders.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Manjal valam kondu malar mangai varuvaal”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across words like Manjal, Malar, Mangai, and Maiththunan creates melodic rhythm.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)
“Kaana kidaikaatha kann kollum shanthi”
The word 'shanthi' is repeated at the end of four consecutive lines to accentuate the deep peace brought by marriage.
Imagery
“Melam isai meva maadhar malar thoova”
Vivid sensory depictions of wedding sights and sounds, including drum music, thrown flowers, and sacred fire smoke.
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Trivia
The film title 'Kalangalil Aval Vasantham' is named after Kannadasan's iconic hit song line from 'Paava Mannippu' (1961). For this 1976 movie, Kannadasan penned new lyrics set to music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar, sung elegantly by Vani Jairam.
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