- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Manasukketha Maharasa
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply romantic duet from the film Manasukketha Maharasa (1989), depicting the passionate intimacy and profound joy shared between two lovers. The lyrics metaphorically equate the female protagonist's face and bright eyes to three shining moons coming together in the night. The lovers celebrate their union as a festival of love where touch, music, and emotional connection intertwine into a rain of bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Mugam oru nila… Vizhi iru nila… Adada moondru nila”
The face and two eyes are creatively metaphorized as three moons shining together.
Imagery
“Kaaman kovilil yetrum… Olideepam manivizhigal”
Compares eyes to glowing lamps lit inside the temple of the God of Love (Kamadeva).
Edbai (End Rhyme)
“Ivavinil varum… ilamaiyin ula.. / Idhu oru kaadhal vizha”
Rhyming line-ending words creating a rhythmic cadence in the chorus.
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Trivia
Manasukketha Maharasa (1989) stars Ramarajan and Seetha. The soundtrack featured music composed by Deva with lyrics written by Kalidasan, known for blending folk rhythms with poetic imagery.
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