- Lyricist
- Thenkatchi Bharathisami
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- N. S. Thiyagarajan
- Movie name
- Valli Deivanai
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jun 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a gentle and devotional expression of love and patience spoken from the perspective of a devoted woman. She compares her endless patience to Mother Earth (Nilamagal), her appreciation of beauty and grace to Saraswati (Kalaimagal), her traditional virtue to a family daughter (Kulamagal), and her poetic adoration to a Tamil maiden (Thamizh magal). She dreams of a cherished wedding ritual, prays for her beloved at the temple, and devotes her heart and blessings entirely to his well-being.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Nilamagal polae / Kalaimagal polae”
The lyricist repeatedly uses 'polae' (like/as) comparing the protagonist's virtues to Mother Earth, Saraswati, a traditional daughter, and a Tamil maiden.
Anaphora & Repetition (Iraithal)
“Thamizh magal polae thamizh magal polae”
Repetition of comparison lines creates a rhythmic, poetic cadence reinforcing the heroine's devotion.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaaviyathin thalavan endrae kadhai ondru ketten / Kaadhalukku iraivan endrae”
Addressing the lover as the god of love and the hero of an epic metaphorically elevates his persona.
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Trivia
'Valli Deivanai' (1973) features music by N. S. Thiyagarajan and lyrics by Thenkatchi Bharathisami. P. Susheela's rendering of this melody captures the classical grace and deep sentiment of traditional Tamil romantic poetry.
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