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Lyrics & meaning

Thavamirunthu

From Koyil Kaalai · 1993

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Male, Female Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Koyil Kaalai
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Koyilu kaala adhu soodanum maala
Ippa koodudhu vaela vandhu kumbidunga aala
Thavam irundhu kedacha pulla
Saami vandhu padacha pulla
Vaaraarammaa naera
Izhukkap poraarammaa thaera
Ooraarellaam saera
Sollu uppiliyoda paera
Jaadhi illaama oru thavana sollaama
Vandhu aadharippaaru inga avadharichaaru
Sariga pattu sarasarakka marudha malar manamanakka
Vaaraaraiyaa paaru avara vanangaadhavar yaaru
Ooraarellaam potrum nalla uppiliyappan paeru
Kavalai illaama endha kalakkam kollaama
Varam tharuvaaru vandhu vanangura naeram
Arachu vecha sandharan thottu
Adhukku maelae kunguma pottu
Aaram parivaaram
Aiyaa pinnaalaeyae vaarom
Oorum uttravar yaarum
Aiyaa paera cholli paarum
Thavam irundhu kedacha pulla
Saami vandhu padacha pulla
Vaaraarammaa naera
Izhukkap poraarammaa thaera
Ooraarellaam saera
Sollu uppiliyoda paera
The temple bull must be adorned with a garland,
The auspicious time has arrived, come and bow to him!
He is a child blessed through deep prayers,
A child created by God Himself.
He is coming straight this way,
He is going to pull the temple chariot!
Let all the villagers gather together,
And chant the name of Uppili!
Without looking at caste, without asking for delays,
He will come to support us; he was born right here.
With his silk rustling and marudha flowers spreading fragrance,
Look, he arrives—is there anyone who does not honor him?
The noble name of Uppiliyappan is praised by the entire town!
Free of all worry, without any distress,
He will grant your wishes the moment you come and pray.
With freshly ground sandalwood paste applied,
And a dot of red kumkum placed over it,
Adorned with garlands and accompanied by his followers,
We march right behind our master!
Let the whole town and all our kin,
Just utter our master's name and see!
He is a child blessed through deep prayers,
A child created by God Himself.
He is coming straight this way,
He is going to pull the temple chariot!
Let all the villagers gather together,
And chant the name of Uppili!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This folk-devotional song from the film 'Koyil Kaalai' (1993) celebrates the hero, Uppili (Uppiliyappan), depicting him as a revered, God-given savior of the village. The lyrics draw parallels between the protagonist and a sacred temple bull or deity, emphasizing his selfless nature, lack of caste bias, and commitment to protecting the villagers. The community comes together in grand festival-like joy, offering praise and following him as he pulls the temple chariot.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Koyilu kaala adhu soodanum maala”

Compares the noble and strong protagonist to a sacred temple bull ('Koyilu kaala').

Eyaipuu (End Rhyme)

“Vaaraarammaa naera / Izhukkap poraarammaa thaera / Ooraarellaam saera / Sollu uppiliyoda paera”

Rhyming phrase endings ('naera', 'thaera', 'saera', 'paera') create a rhythmic, chant-like folk cadence.

Onomatopoeia & Imagery

“Sariga pattu sarasarakka marudha malar manamanakka”

'Sarasarakka' mimics the rustling sound of silk, combined with scent imagery of fragrant flowers ('marudha malar manamanakka').

Alliteration (Monai)

“Sariga pattu sarasarakka marudha malar manamanakka”

Repetition of the 'S' sound ('Sariga', 'sarasarakka') creates pleasing musicality.

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Trivia

'Koyil Kaalai' (1993) stars Vijayakanth and Kanaka in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by his brother Gangai Amaran. The song vividly showcases rural Tamil Nadu's temple festival culture and hero-worship traditions through vibrant folk percussion and lyrics.

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