- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Deviyin Thirumanam
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jun 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic devotional melody expresses the intense longing of a maiden who compares her spiritual devotion and love to Goddess Sridevi seeking Lord Vishnu (Thirumal). She dedicates her music, her art, her veena, and her very body as a temple and stage for her divine beloved, wondering which fortunate maiden will truly become His eternal consort.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Ethirai
“Thirumaalai naadi manamaalai thedi”
Internal and end rhyming with 'naadi' and 'thedi', as well as 'Thirumaalai' and 'manamaalai'.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Dheepam….en koyil pon vaasalil Devan….en maarbil en medaiyil”
The singer metaphorically portrays her body and heart as a temple gate and a divine stage for the Almighty.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)
“Entha mangai sontha mangaiyo... Entha gangai deva gangaiyo...”
Poetic questioning asking which maiden or divine river truly belongs to the Almighty.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song stands out for its classical Carnatic music undertones and P. Susheela's immaculate vocal rendition.
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