- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Irulum Oliyum
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This auspicious song celebrates housewarming and marital prosperity, equating the entry of the newly wed bride into the new house with the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi (Thirumagal). The lyrics invoke protection from the primary manifestations of the Divine Mother—Visalakshi of Kashi in the North, Meenakshi of Madurai in the South, and Kamakshi of Kanchipuram in the West—while placing human Conscience (Manasaatchi) as the guardian of the East, emphasizing moral integrity alongside divine grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Edhugai / Iyaibu)
“Mel dhisai kaaval kaamaatchi / Engal keezhdhisai vaasalil manasaatchi”
The ending words across directions use matching rhyming sounds: Visaalatchi, Meenatchi, Kaamaatchi, and Manasaatchi.
Metaphor
“Engal keezhdhisai vaasalil manasaatchi”
Kannadasan personifies conscience ('Manasaatchi') as a divine guardian protecting the eastern gate of the house, blending ethics with spirituality.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Mangala mangaiyar kunkumamum / Thirumalai thiruppadhi paal pazhangal”
Repetition of the 'ma' and 'tha' sound creates melodic harmony in the lines.
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Trivia
The film 'Irulum Oliyum' (1971) starring Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri features music scored by the legendary composer duo M. S. Viswanathan - Ramamoorthy (composed by MSV). Kannadasan's lyric brilliantly weaves sacred geography (Kashi, Madurai, Kanchi, Tirupati, Palani) into a housewarming ceremony.
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