- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, Anjali Kousalya
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Thanga Gopuram
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Thanga Gopuram (1971) is a celebratory tribute to sisterhood, womanhood, and traditional Tamil values rooted in the cultural heritage of Madurai. Set under the metaphorical reign of Goddess Meenakshi, the song highlights moral boundaries, maternal lineage, and righteous living that govern the society.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Muthu thamizh madhuraiyin arasatchi ... Mani mookkuththi olividum meenaatchi”
The lines end with matching 'atchi' sound endings (Arasatchi, Meenaatchi, Kankaatchi, Manasatchi), creating a strong rhythmic cadence.
Personification
“Ingu paravaikku kooda undu manasatchi”
Attributing human moral consciousness and conscience ('manasatchi') to birds in nature.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Oru ilaiyinil pinniya mullaiyadi”
Comparing the three sisters and their unbreakable bond to jasmine flowers intertwined on a single leaf.
Numerical Metaphor
“Thanithani piranthana moondru pengal / Anbu sariththiram padiththana aaru kangal”
Using 'three women' and 'six eyes' in parallel to poetically symbolize their combined perspective and shared love.
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Trivia
The song from the 1971 movie 'Thanga Gopuram' features lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan and music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. It visually and lyrically celebrates the unity of three sisters.
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