- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Anbukkor Annan
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song draws a sublime mythological analogy between human sibling love and the divine bond shared between Lord Vishnu (Azhagar) and Goddess Meenakshi. Set against the vibrant cultural backdrop of Madurai, it describes an elder brother taking ultimate pride and tender care in arranging his beloved sister's grand wedding, adorning her with fine jewels, and giving her hand to the king.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Pongi varum vaigaiyena thangai nadanthaal”
Compares the sister's graceful walk to the surging flow of the Vaigai river using the comparative marker 'ena'.
Upamai (Simile)
“Annamena thulli varum thozhigal thanthaan”
Compares the lively, hopping companions of the bride to swan birds using 'ena'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Poongaraththai naayaganin kaiyil koduththaan”
Metaphorically addresses the sister's soft hand as a tender flower hand ('Poongaram').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pon malaraam thamaraiyai... / Poongaraththai naayaganin...”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'n' in 'Pon' and 'Poo'.
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Trivia
The lyrics directly mirror the grand Chithirai Thiruvizha festival of Madurai, which celebrates the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi to Lord Sundareswarar (Sokkanathan) and the journey of Lord Kallazhagar (her brother Vishnu) coming to hand her over.
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