- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oh Maane Maane
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Devan Kovil Veenai' is a gentle, romantic song from the film Oh Maane Maane (1984), composed by Ilayaraja. The song uses sacred and natural imagery—comparing the beloved to a divine veena in a temple, a graceful peacock, and a flower garden—to express gentle yearning and romantic affection. The lyrics evoke a soothing melody that seeks the bliss of love, portraying the lover's presence as a moonlit lamp bringing joy and fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Oo devan kovil veenai”
Compares the beloved or her voice to a sacred veena played inside a temple.
Imagery
“Thogai mayil paavai Poonthottam thaano neeraadavae ho…”
Creates a vivid visual image of a maiden as beautiful as a strutting peacock, taking a bath like a blossoming flower garden.
Simile
“Nilaavae kadhal dheeam polae”
Compares the moon or beloved to a glowing lamp of love using 'polae' (like/as).
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Trivia
The film Oh Maane Maane (1984) starred Mohan and Urvashi, with music composed by Ilayaraja and lyrics written by Na. Kamarasan.
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