- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Veera
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a traditional devotional invocation to Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha) from the movie Veera (1994). In Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha is invoked prior to starting any auspicious event or endeavor to remove obstacles and ensure success. The speaker addresses the deity and thirty-three crore celestial beings, seeking their divine presence, grace, and eternal protection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Mundhi mundhi / Vandhu vandhemmai”
Words like 'Mundhi mundhi' (First and foremost) and 'Vandhu vandhum' (Come again and again) are repeated consecutively to express urgency and devotional intensity.
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Muppaththu mukkodi devargalae”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across words like 'Mundhi', 'Muppaththu', and 'Mukkodi' creates a rhythmic cadence suitable for devotional chants.
Apostrophe (Direct Address)
“Vinaayagarae / Devargalae”
The lyrics directly address Lord Ganesha ('Vinaayagarae') and the gods ('Devargalae') in a prayer format.
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