- Lyricist
- Samudrala
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Vinayaka Chathurthi
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic devotional song from Vinayaka Chathurthi (1959) accompanies the sacred traditional ritual of applying Nalangu (turmeric and sandalwood paste) to Goddess Sri Gowri. The song invites all women and devotees to come together to adorn Goddess Gowri, who grants wealth, prosperity, and auspiciousness to her seekers. The imagery highlights divine elegance, describing her coral crown illuminated by moonlight, her flower-like fragrant physique bathed in rose water, and her gentle eyes radiating soothing moonbeams.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nalangiduveer nalangiduveer / Nalangidu vaareer”
Repetition of the 'Na' sound in initial syllables across words for melodic harmony.
Anaphora
“Nalangiduveer nalangiduveer / Nalangidu vaareer”
Repetition of the invitation phrase 'Nalangiduveer / Nalangidu vaareer' across lines to emphasize ritualistic joy.
Metaphor
“Malarin maeni manam veesa”
Comparing the Goddess' soft skin to a flower ('Malarin maeni').
Visual Imagery
“Pavala kreedam meedhu andha Nilavae oli veesavae”
Vivid picture of bright moonlight glowing on a coral crown and radiating from her beautiful eyes.
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Trivia
The movie 'Vinayaka Chathurthi' (1959) was originally made in Telugu as 'Vinayaka Chaviti' starring N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music directed by Ghantasala. This devotional song captures the authentic South Indian culture of performing Nalangu ritual prayers during major religious festivals.
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