- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Mariamman Thiruvizha
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the joy and admiration of a lover describing his beloved as a grand princess. He celebrates her regal elegance, comparing her physical beauty to a living painting and her slender waist to a flowering vine. He depicts her as an embodiment of artistic grace, possessing eyes that communicate poetry and a mastery over dance expressing nine emotions (Navarasa). He marvels at her choice to select him as her companion, likening it to a royal swayamvaram ceremony. As the song progresses, the protagonist speaks of his deep romantic connection with her. Her captivating smile steals his heart, and her gentle warmth brings overwhelming bliss. He remains mesmerized by her radiant, moon-like beauty and her artistic allure, continually reiterating that she is his ultimate princess.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Oru padhumaiyai polae poongkodiyidaiyaalae”
Compares the beloved's grace and physical perfection directly to a statue using the word 'polae' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Madhi mugam azhaippadhenna”
Metaphorically describes her face as the moon ('Madhi mugam') to emphasize her radiance.
Onomatopoeia / Rhythm (Erattai Kilavi)
“Thalathalavena thagathagavena”
Uses rhyming rhythmic words 'Thalathalavena' and 'thagathagavena' to describe glittering, shimmering beauty.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kangalil kavi solum kalai koyil vaani”
Compares her waist to a flowering vine ('Poongkodi') and her eyes to poetry-speaking vehicles.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1978 Tamil film 'Mariamman Thiruvizha', this song incorporates classic poetic concepts of ancient Tamil literature, such as 'Navarasa' (nine emotional expressions in dance/art) and 'Swayamvaram' (a royal maiden choosing her husband from suitors), creating a traditional yet romantic atmosphere.
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