- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kozhi Koovuthu (1982 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This folk song vividly depicts the traditional Tamil ritual of 'Mulaipari', a sacred custom performed during village deity festivals (specifically for Goddess Mariyamman). The lyrics recount the day-by-day journey of sowing grain seeds in earthen pots, tracking their progress over eight days as they germinate, sprout tender leaves, bloom with buds, and flourish into lush greenery.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Muththu pola velainju varai”
Compares the quality and beauty of the growing grain yield to shiny white pearls ('muththu pola').
Personification
“Arumbugalaal sirichchirukka”
Personifies the flower buds ('arumbugal') by describing them as 'smiling' ('sirichchirukka') as they open.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aaraam naal kaalaiyilae / Azhagazhagaa asainjirukka”
The initial letter sound 'Aa/A' repeats at the beginning of consecutive key words, creating rhythmic harmony.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Moonaam naal kaalaiyilae / Molaippayiru ezhunthuvida”
The initial letter sound 'Mo' is repeated across 'Moonaam' and 'Molaippayiru'.
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Trivia
This song represents the authentic Tamil folk tradition of Mulaipari, a ritual practiced in rural Tamil Nadu to pray for rain, fertility, and a good harvest. The movie *Kozhi Koovuthu* (1982) was directed by Gangai Amaran, with music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics written by Vairamuthu evoke the rich cultural heritage and community spirit of Tamil village temple festivals dedicated to Goddess Mariyamman.
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