- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Thiruvarul
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting devotional track celebrates Lord Murugan of the Marudhamalai hill temple. The song metaphorically elevates Marudhamalai to the status of the 'seventh abode' (Ezhupadai) alongside the traditional six sacred abodes (Aarupadai Veedu) of Murugan. It reassures devotees that pouring their heart out to the deity will relieve them of all suffering and karmic burdens, boldly offering a guarantee of divine grace. The lyrics emphasize the sacred heritage of the hill, mentioning how Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and the great mystic Paambatti Siddhar sanctified the land. Ultimately, the song highlights that despite its divine stature, Marudhamalai remains a haven that truly belongs to the common and impoverished devotees.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthoodar (Anaphora/Repetition)
“Vel vel vettrivel / Vel vel sakthi vel”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Vel' at the start creates a chanting rhythm that evokes intense devotional fervor.
Emoni / Ezhuthu Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Aarupadai aarupadai aarupadai / Ezhupadai ezhupadai ezhupadai”
Matching starting consonants in lines ('Aarupadai' and 'Ezhupadai') establishing melodic structure.
Iyaibu (Rhyme/End Rhyme)
“Paarvathiyum sivanaarum midicha malai / Ingu paambatti siththar vandhu vasicha malai”
Consistent ending sound 'malai' reinforces the central theme of the sacred mountain.
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Trivia
This iconic devotional song from the film 'Thiruvarul' (1975) was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and rendered by T. M. Soundararajan. The song played a significant role in popularizing the Marudhamalai Murugan temple near Coimbatore, effectively framing it in popular culture as an informal 'seventh abode' of Lord Murugan.
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