- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Kattukkulle Thiruvizha
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a vibrant Tamil rural folk melody expressing a young woman's deep joy and romantic adoration for her beloved maternal uncle/suitor. She compares his arrival to the God of Love (Kamanan/Kamadeva) and excitedly calls upon nature and birds to partake in her happiness. She poetically requests fresh blossoms like Punnai and Pitchi from famous mountains like Podhigai and Kolli hills to lay a bed of flowers for her love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kamanai pola mama vanthaan keladiyo poonguruvi”
Compares the beloved uncle to Kamanan (Kamadeva, the god of desire) to highlight his handsome appearance.
Assonance / Monnai
“Pachchai kodigal pavala kodigal poo pooththu aada”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds creating a rhythmic flow (Pachchai / Pavala, Podhigai / Pichchi).
Anaphora
“Podhigaimalai kaattil poyi punnamalar kondu vaa”
Repetition of structural phrasing 'kondu vaa' across adjacent lines to build poetic emphasis.
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Trivia
This track showcases the rich folk composition style of the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh, highlighted by legendary playback singer S. Janaki's playful vocal inflections and iconic rhythmic refrain 'Yaelaelam'.
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