- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nenjodu Nenjam
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Thirunaal indru pol endrum kaanungalaen' is an uplifting and festive song centered on unity, joy, equality, and righteousness. Written by lyricist Vaali, the song uses rich Tamil metaphors comparing a pure mind to a temple and love to its sacred chimes. It encourages people to celebrate life every day as if it were a grand festival and to foster bonds as deep as those between a mother and child. The song also carries a profound social message of equality, wishing prosperous futures for everyone regardless of differences. By walking on the righteous paths paved by noble elders and unifying music with the beauty of the Tamil language, the song envisions a harmonious society filled with eternal light and joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Azhagaana thirukovil manamaagalaam”
'Azhagaana thirukovil manamaagalaam' compares the human mind to a beautiful temple where love resides as a sacred bell.
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Ellorkkum ethirkaalam uruvaagalaam / Ellorum samamaaga nalam kaanalaam”
Rhyming of the second letter 'l' in 'Ellorkkum' and 'Ellorum'.
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Ellorkkum ethirkaalam uruvaagalaam”
Repetition of 'Ellor-' at the beginning of consecutive lines to emphasize universality and social equality.
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Trivia
The song 'Thirunaal indru pol' from the movie 'Nenjodu Nenjam' (1983) features music composed by Shankar-Ganesh and was sung by Malaysia Vasudevan along with chorus, capturing a joyful family celebration and societal wish for togetherness.
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