- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Srivalli
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2025
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song captures a playful and romantic scene from the mythological story of Lord Murugan and Valli in the film Srivalli (1961). Lord Murugan, disguised as a hunter, approaches Valli while she is guarding the millet fields ('tinai punam') and driving away birds using a sling ('kavan'). He calls out to various birds like crows and quails, using the opportunity to praise Valli's beauty, comparing her to a picture-perfect cuckoo and a dancing peacock.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anuragha sithira kuyilae / Asainthaadum sundhara mayilae / Anbae aaramudhae”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' across consecutive lines (Anuragha, Asainthaadum, Anbae).
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Anuragha sithira kuyilae / Asainthaadum sundhara mayilae / Anbae aaramudhae”
Comparing Valli directly to a cuckoo of affection, a graceful peacock, and divine nectar.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Aayalottum pennae”
Frequent repetition of 'Aayalottum pennae' to emphasize her role in guarding the fields and maintain rhythm.
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Trivia
The song depicts a classic Sangam literature theme known as 'Tinai Punam Kaathal' (guarding the millet field), where Lord Murugan courts Valli. Composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, the film revitalized traditional mythological storytelling in Tamil cinema.
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