- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Movie name
- Vallamai Tharayo
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This auspicious song from the movie 'Vallamai Tharayo' (2008) celebrates the sacred tradition and spiritual essence of a classical Tamil wedding. It highlights key Hindu marital rituals such as the wedding procession, the holy sacrificial fire (Homam), the rhythm of the Kettimelam drums, and stepping on the grinding stone (Ammi Mithithal) as symbols of firmness and fidelity. The lyricist Kamakodiyan beautifully captures the emotional transition of the bride and groom as they unite body and soul in lifelong partnership, drawing divine comparisons to the cosmic balance of Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma (Ardhanarishvara).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaanam boomiyudan serum”
Comparing the union of the bride and groom to the confluence of sky and earth.
Simile (Upamai)
“Raani pol aval”
Comparing the bride to a radiant queen during the wedding rituals.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kanavan uravil manaivi karainthu / Kalanthu vaazhum kalyanam”
Rhyming of the second letter 'n' in 'Kanavan' and 'Kalanthu'.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Mangaiyin maeniyil / Maatram thondrumae”
Repetition of the starting sound 'Ma' across words in the line.
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Trivia
The song is featured in the 2008 Tamil film 'Vallamai Tharayo' directed by Madhumitha, starring Parthiban and Chaya Singh. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Bharadwaj, with lyrics written by Kamakodiyan.
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