- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Movie name
- Porsilai
- Movie release year
- 1969
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a devout invocation dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Sri Maha Ganapathy), praying for his divine blessings, mercy, and guidance. The singer entreats the deity for the capability to worship His sacred feet, the poetic mastery to compose exquisite Tamil verses, a peaceful life free from affliction, and righteous prosperity. The hymn elaborates on the majestic features of Lord Ganesha, describing Him alongside Goddess Vallabha, acknowledging His radiant form, supreme divine power, and captivating grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaippu (Rhyming Refrain)
“Male :Thunbangal anugaatha inbangal thaa…”
The repetitive ending word 'thaa' ('grant/give') at the end of multiple consecutive requests creates a structured devotional rhythmic pattern (Iyaippu Todai).
Edhukai (Consonant Rhyme)
“Male :Matthapra matthanae sitthapra sitthanae”
The matching second-letter sound 'tth' in 'Matthapra' and 'Sitthapra' establishes a classical rhythmic balance across the phrase.
Epithet / Visual Imagery
“Madhi konda ipprabai vadhana vallabai idatthanae”
The line employs rich devotional imagery comparing the deity's glowing face to the moon ('Madhi') while depicting Vallabha seated on His left.
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Trivia
Composed by R. Govarthanam with lyrics by Kannadasan for the 1969 film 'Porsilai', this track features K. J. Yesudas singing a rare classical Ganapathy Vandanam invocation song that seamlessly mixes Tamil poetic phrases with Sanskrit prayer epithets.
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