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Thirukoyil Sirpam Vanthal

From Thendral Thodatha Malar · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Thendral Thodatha Malar
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
4 Mar 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal
Devaara paadal sonnaal
Oru paarvai ennai paarththaal
Vilai ennai kettaal
Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal
Devaara paadal sonnaal
Oru paarvai ennai paarththaal
Vilai ennai kettaal
Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal
Innum pillaithamizh sollum
Penmai ezhil maan maan ivalae
Innum pillaithamizh sollum
Penmai ezhil maan maan ivalae
Ival kannil naanooru
Minnal nindraadum kadhal dheepavali
Sontham thanthaal nalla santham sonnaal
Indru sangeetham naanisaikka ingae
Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal
Devaara paadal sonnaal
Oru paarvai ennai paarththaal
Vilai ennai kettaal
Nenjin nilaa ival thendral
Thodaa malar thaen thaen tharuval
Nenjin nilaa ival tendral
Thodaa malar thaen thaen tharuval
Idai ennai thaalaattum
Vanna themmaanguu paadum neelaampari
Munnum pinnum vizhi thullum thaththai kili
Tholodu naan thazhuvaa ingae
Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal
Devaara paadal sonnaal
Oru paarvai ennai paarththaal
Vilai ennai kettaal
Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal……
A living temple sculpture arrived,
She spoke words like a sacred hymn,
She cast a glance at me,
And asked what my price was...
A living temple sculpture arrived,
She spoke words like a sacred hymn,
She cast a glance at me,
And asked what my price was...
A living temple sculpture arrived,
Still speaking with the sweet innocence of childhood,
She is a graceful deer of feminine charm.
Still speaking with the sweet innocence of childhood,
She is a graceful deer of feminine charm.
In her eyes, four hundred
Flashes of lightning dance in a festival of love.
She made me her own and gave me sweet rhythm,
So that I could play my music here today...
A living temple sculpture arrived,
She spoke words like a sacred hymn,
She cast a glance at me,
And asked what my price was...
She is the moon of my heart,
A flower untouched by the breeze, offering sweet honey.
She is the moon of my heart,
A flower untouched by the breeze, offering sweet honey.
Her swaying waist lulls me like a cradle,
She is a soothing melody singing a lively folk song.
A playful parrot whose eyes dart back and forth,
For me to hold close against my shoulders here...
A living temple sculpture arrived,
She spoke words like a sacred hymn,
She cast a glance at me,
And asked what my price was...
A living temple sculpture arrived...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a classical romantic expression where the protagonist marvels at the surreal beauty and innocence of his beloved. He compares her divine grace to a temple sculpture brought to life and her captivating voice to the sacred hymns of Tevaram. Her playful glances create a festive radiance akin to Deepavali, inspiring him to express his devotion through music. Throughout the track, rich Tamil literary motifs are woven together—comparing her speech to Pillaithamizh (tender, child-like poetry) and her soothing presence to ragam Neelambari. She is depicted as an untouched flower full of sweetness, captivating the lover with her childlike delight and timeless elegance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Thirukoyil sirpam vanthaal”

Compares the beloved directly to a living temple sculpture ('Thirukoyil sirpam') and divine hymns ('Devaara paadal') to highlight her pristine, sacred beauty.

Visual Imagery

“Minnal nindraadum kadhal dheepavali”

Creates a vivid visual image of light and celebration within her eyes by describing lightning dancing like a festival of Deepavali.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Sontham thanthaal nalla santham sonnaal”

Repetition of the 'Sa/S' sound in 'Sontham' and 'Santham' creates melodic harmony in the line.

Literary Reference / Classical Motifs

“Innum pillaithamizh sollum”

Refers to classical Tamil literary forms ('Pillaithamizh') and musical ragas ('Neelambari') to elevate the romantic tone.

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Trivia

Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh for the 1985 movie 'Thendral Thodatha Malar', this song features lyrics by Vairamuthu and rich classical vocals by K. J. Yesudas. It is celebrated for its seamless blend of devotional Tamil imagery (Tevaram, Pillaithamizh) with romantic poetry.

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