- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Server Sundaram (1964)
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a poetic tribute to the timeless stone sculptures of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) crafted during the Pallava dynasty. The narrator marvels at the craftsmanship of the ancient sculptor who transformed raw stone into the eternal beauty of a sixteen-year-old maiden standing by the shores of the ocean.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Silai eduthaan oru chinnapennukku / Kalai koduthaan aval vannakannukku”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Silai' and 'Kalai', or 'Aadai' and 'Aada'.
Monaai (Initial letter/sound rhyming)
“Padaikonda pallavan aakivaithaan”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line, such as 'Padaikonda' and 'Paruvathin'.
Hyperbole (Uruvagaimai / Uyarthu Navirtchi)
“Aandugal poyina aarunooru / Innum ival mudhumai yeidhavillai”
Exaggerating the timeless beauty of the sculpture which remains sixteen years old even after six centuries.
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Trivia
Composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan and sung by P. Susheela, this song from Server Sundaram (1964) beautifully describes the stone sculptures of Mahabalipuram, showcasing Kannadasan's deep appreciation for Tamil history and temple architecture.
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