- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- A. M. Rajah
- Movie name
- Kalyana Parisu
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This celebratory song captures the vibrant joy and playful spirit of Diwali. The singer expresses profound affection for a young child, asking for a cheek kiss as a playful loan and admiring their innocence. The lyrics beautifully capture the festive atmosphere—bursting sparklers, popping toy caps, and town-wide togetherness. Beyond the festivities, the song delivers a heartfelt moral lesson: the ultimate wish for a child is not material gifts, but growing into an honorable, capable, and good human being.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Unnai kandu naan aada / Ennai kandu nee aada”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines creating rhythm, such as 'nn' in 'Unnai' and 'Ennai'.
Moonaai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Kannaththil onnae onnu / Kadanaaga thaadaa”
Repetition of the 'K' sound across line beginnings ('Kannaththil', 'Kadanaaga', 'Kannukkul', 'Kalaiyae').
Upamai (Simile)
“Siththira poopolae / Sidharum maththaappu”
Comparing the scattering sparks of Diwali sparklers to picturesque floral patterns ('Siththira poopolae').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Muththirai pasumponnae / Yen indha sirippu”
Directly addressing the beloved person as hallmarked pure gold ('Muththirai pasumponnae').
Rhetorical Question
“Mugamo malaro / Idhu enna rasippu”
Asking poetically whether the face is a flower ('Mugamo malaro'), marveling at its beauty.
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Trivia
'Kalyana Parisu' (1959) is a iconic Tamil romantic drama directed by C. V. Sridhar. The soundtrack was composed by A. M. Rajah, with lyrics penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. This track is fondly remembered as a classic Tamil Diwali celebration song featuring P. Susheela and Jamuna Rani.
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