- Lyricist
- Ponnadiyan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
'Vaanin Devi Varuga' is a evocative classical track from 'Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam' (1988), composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song personifies the arrival of rain as the descent of a heavenly goddess ('Vaanin Devi') onto a parched earth. Symbolically, the physical drought mirrors an emotional drought, where the protagonist yearns for love and compassion to quench long-standing loneliness and sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Paasam thanai thedi oru paalaivanam engum / Oomai kanavaaga uyir vaazhnthaenammaa”
Life spent in loneliness is metaphorically equated to living in a desert ('paalaivanam engum') like a silent dream ('oomai kanavaaga').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kadhal koodavae gangaiyaaga irangu”
The blessing of rain/love is compared to sweet honey ('Inba thaenaaga'), the sacred Ganges river ('gangaiyaaga'), and ancient Tamil language ('Pazhanthamizh enavae').
Anaphora / Eyalbu Ethirai (End Rhyme)
“Isaiyena vaa... Kadalena vaa... Amuthena vaa... Alaiyena vaa”
Multiple short poetic imperatives end with 'vaa' (come), building rhythmic momentum and urgency in prayer.
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Trivia
'Vaanin Devi Varuga' showcases Maestro Ilaiyaraaja's intricate blend of Carnatic classical elements with lush orchestral arrangements. Performed by legendary duet partners S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, the song highlights Ponnadiyan's poetic Tamil lyrics invoking nature and ancient cultural imagery.
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