- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Mangala Nayagi
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 31 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This heartfelt song from 'Mangala Nayagi' (1980) is a celebratory birthday tribute to a beloved mother from her children. The lyrics open with a poetic legend: God created the universe and all living beings, yet felt incomplete until He created a mother. The siblings express that to them, their mother is the highest deity, and they are like inseparable lovebirds united under her care.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second letter assonance)
“Anbil nee aagaaya gangai / Panbil nee seedhaavin thangai”
The second letter 'n' (ன்) matches in both consecutive lines, creating a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nee enna sonnaalum vedham / Amma un thaalaattum geedham”
The words 'vedham' and 'geedham' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Anbil nee aagaaya gangai”
The mother's love is metaphorically equated to the celestial Ganges, symbolizing pure and endless affection.
Antithesis / Muran
“Kanneeril neeraadi nindraai / Panneeril neeraada naangal”
Contrast between the mother bathing in tears ('kanneer') vs the children bathing in rosewater ('panneer') to highlight her sacrifice.
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Trivia
'Mangala Nayagi' (1980) features music composed by V. Kumar, affectionately known as 'Mellisai Maamani'. Lyricist Vaali crafted this touching tribute song blending traditional Tamil reverence for motherhood with a contemporary birthday celebration chorus.
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