- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Kovai Kamala
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Yamirukka Bayamen
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song celebrates the world-famous Thaipusam festival held at the holy shrine of Palani, dedicated to Lord Murugan. The lyrics vividly describe the vibrant spiritual ambiance along the banks of the Shanmuga River, where thousands of devotees carry ornate Kaavadis, chant praises, and offer milk abhishekam. The festival is portrayed not merely as a ritual, but as a blissful path toward spiritual enlightenment that dissolves personal ego and fills hearts with divine bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Pazhaniyile paal manakkum peruvizha”
Repetition of initial sounds across words in lines like 'Pazhaniyile paal' and 'Paar pugazhum', creating rhythmic harmony.
Anaphora / Chanting Refrain
“Vel vel vettri vel”
The rhythmic repetition of sacred chants 'Vel vel vettri vel / Vel vel veera vel' creates a trance-like devotional tempo mimicking actual Thaipusam processions.
Imagery
“Shanmuga nadhiyil manal veli engum Kaavadi alangaaram”
Evocative sensory imagery describing the aroma of milk, decorated Kaavadis, and sandy river banks.
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Trivia
This track features classic Murugan devotional motifs popularized by lyricist Vaali, who penned numerous celebrated Tamil devotional songs. The chant 'Vel Vel Vettri Vel' remains one of the most iconic devotional slogans associated with Lord Murugan pilgrimage music across Tamil Nadu.
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