- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Aadi Viradham
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional folk song from the 1991 movie 'Aadi Viradham' is framed as a playful yet mystical riddle celebrating the sacred snake deity (Nagar/Amman mythology). The lyrics challenge the listener to guess the narrator's identity through various clues rooted in Tamil serpent folklore.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pattai urikkira pachai maram pola / Sattai urikkira jaadhi”
Compares a snake shedding its skin to a green tree shedding its bark using the word 'pola'.
Second Letter Rhyme (Ethukai)
“Pattai urikkira pachai maram pola / Sattai urikkira jaadhi”
The second letters of 'Pattai' and 'Sattai' match with 'ttai', creating a smooth lyrical flow.
Paradox / Antithesis
“Naakku irandu ena vaakku ondru ena”
Juxtaposes the snake's physical anatomy (two forked tongues) with moral integrity (keeping a single word/promise).
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Pattai urikkira pachai maram pola”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Pattai', 'pachai') creates rhythmic melody.
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Trivia
'Aadi Viradham' (1991) was directed by Rama Narayanan, who was celebrated for creating hit devotional movies featuring snakes and animal motifs with catchy folk soundtracks composed by Shankar Ganesh.
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