- Lyricist
- Subbu Arumugam
- Singer
- M. R. Vijaya
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Movie name
- Annai Abirami
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song from the 1972 movie 'Annai Abirami' praises Nagadevam (the Serpent Deity) as the family deity who protects and bestows blessings upon righteous people. The lyrics highlight the divine significance of snakes across Hindu iconography: as an ornament around Lord Shiva's neck, as Adishesha serving as the bed for Lord Vishnu's cosmic sleep, as the serpent Kalinga dancing under the feet of Lord Krishna, and as the five-hooded umbrella shielding Mother Karumari Amman. The singer expresses deep faith and reverence, promising to worship the serpent god as the guardian of the home and family.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Naaga deivamae naangal naadum deivamae”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Na' in 'Naaga' and 'Naangal' creates a melodious poetic rhythm.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Naaga deivamae naangal naadum deivamae”
The refrain 'Naaga deivamae naangal naadum deivamae' is repeated continuously to reinforce intense devotional fervor.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Thalaiyil anjju thalaiyeduththu kudaiyaaginaai”
The serpent's five hoods are metaphorically described as a protective umbrella ('kudaiyaaginaai') over Goddess Karumari.
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary violinist and composer Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan, this song features lyrics by Subbu Arumugam, a renowned Villupattu artist and scholar. The song effectively synthesizes Shaivite, Vaishnavite, and Shakta traditions by illustrating the sacred serpent's presence across Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, and Goddess Karumari Amman.
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