- Lyricist
- Thenkatchi Bharathisami
- Singers
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Sarala
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Thirumalai Thenkumari
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song praises Lord Murugan across his sacred hill abodes, invoking his divine weapon, the Vel, as a symbol of victory and bravery. The verses celebrate Murugan seated on Tiruttani hill bestowing deep spiritual philosophy, residing in the coastal shrine of Thiruchendur with his radiant spear, and reigning supreme over Thiruparankundram while accepting garlands of poetic worship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Vel vel vetrrivel”
The word 'Vel' is repeated consecutively to build rhythmic energy and devotional fervor.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Paamaalai soodi kondaan”
Devotional hymns and verses are metaphorically described as a woven garland ('Paamaalai') worn by the deity.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paramkundril aatchi seidhan / Paamaalai soodi kondaan”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' across consecutive lines ('Paramkundril' / 'Paamaalai').
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Trivia
Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970) is a classic Tamil devotional travelogue film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The music was composed by legendary Carnatic violinist Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, who was renowned for blending classical ragas with popular devotional cinema.
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