- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- T. L. Maharajan, S. N. Surendar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Periya Marudhu
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional track from Periya Marudhu is an ardent prayer dedicated to various manifestations of the Supreme Goddess, including Kaali, Vekkalai Amman, Muthu Maari, and Uma. The lyrics celebrate her divine presence along the riverbanks and describe devotees welcoming her with flowers, turmeric, and kumkum as she arrives atop a floral chariot. The song highlights how meditating upon her daily dispels all suffering and bestows prosperity, honor, and well-being upon one's family and lineage. Honored throughout time and glorified in sweet Tamil poetry, the Mother Goddess is invoked as the ultimate shelter and source of all auspiciousness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Poonthaeril yaeri varum kaali kaali”
Words like 'Kaali Kaali', 'Bairavi Bairavi', and 'Om Om' are repeated consecutively to convey intense spiritual devotion and rhythmic fervor.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Theenthamizh paadidum umaiyavalae”
Lines ending with the vocalic extension '-ae' ('Bairaviyae', 'Ambigaiyae', 'Naayagiyae', 'Umaiyavalae') create a harmonious and melodic rhythm.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Manjalil undhan konjam konjumae”
Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'Manjalil' and 'Muthu' establishes a pleasant auditory flow in the couplet.
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Trivia
Periya Marudhu (1994) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by veteran poet Pulamaipithan. This song serves as a traditional village Amman temple devotional song within the film narrative.
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