- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Avalukku Nigar Avale
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 12 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poovae Thaamarai Poovae is a romantic classic from the 1974 film Avalukku Nigar Avale, rendered by T. M. Soundararajan with music composed by V. Kumar and lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The protagonist compares his beloved to a pristine lotus and uses sacred imagery like temple bells, holy baths, and ceremonial pots to describe her beauty and their intimate connection. The song gracefully weaves sensual imagery with auspicious wedding rituals, expressing a deep desire to embrace his lover and begin a domestic life together like a pair of devoted lovebirds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamagani / Uruvagam)
“Minnum ponnin maeniyil”
The lover's body is metaphorically compared to gold ('Minnum ponnin maeniyil'), and the couple is framed as a pair of parrots ('oru jodi kiligal').
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Anantha kumbangal abhishega pookkal”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'A' in 'Anantha' and 'abhishega' creates rhythmic flow.
Sacred Parallelism
“Indru poojai…..maniyosai….”
Kannadasan parallels physical intimacy with traditional temple worship (poojai, maniyosai, theerththangal).
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Trivia
Composed by V. Kumar, who was known for his melodic sensibility and collaborative work with Kannadasan, this track stands out for how it subtly mixes sacred temple metaphors with romantic themes, a signature hallmark of Kannadasan's lyricism.
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