- Lyricist
- London Gopal
- Singers
- K. J. Jesudass, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thanga Kalasam
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic piece celebrates traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam and Kathak, as expressions of divine art and cultural harmony. It opens with an evocative depiction of dawn where daily chores and ambient sounds naturally blend into classical music. The lyrics emphasize how Bharatanatyam integrates emotion, melody, and rhythm into a sacred art form, while Kathak unites people across different faiths through story-driven, graceful movements.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Inisaiyae bhoopaalam”
Sweet music is directly equated with Bhoopalam, the morning raga that welcomes the day.
Imagery (Kaatchi Inbam)
“Kadhir unarum seval koova / Kaaranamaam valaiyosai / Kannith thamizh kolamidum”
Paints a vivid picture of dawn with rooster crows, jingling bangles, and drawing kolam patterns.
Repetition (Pinvarunilai Ani)
“Isai kaana nalinam isai kaana nalinam”
Repetition of the phrase highlights the grace and visual harmony between music and motion.
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Trivia
Penned by lyricist London Gopal for the 1988 film 'Thanga Kalasam', the song uniquely bridges South Indian Bharatanatyam and North Indian Kathak while emphasizing secular appreciation of classical arts.
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