- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Dheivam
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This iconic devotional song from the film 'Dheivam' (1972), written by Kannadasan, celebrates Lord Murugan in his manifestation as Palani Aandi (the ascetic deity of Palani Hills). The lyrics recount the mythological origin of Murugan leaving Mount Kailash in anger over the fruit of wisdom and settling on Palani hill, where his idol was created from Navapashanam (nine medicinal substances). The song describes the sacred offerings of milk abhishekam and panchamirtham, along with the immense devotion of millions who sing Thirupugazh as they ascend the holy hill.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Suffix Refrain)
“Varuvandi tharuvandi malaiyandi”
The repetitive use of the suffix '-andi' (varuvandi, tharuvandi, malaiyandi, arulvandi) creates a distinct folk rhythmic cadence characteristic of Cavadee music.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Varam vendi varuvorku arulvandi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Va' in Varuvandi/Varam and 'Pa' in Pazhani/Palabishegangal/Panjamirtham.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Navaloga maniyaga nindraandi”
Comparing Lord Murugan's divine idol made of Navapashanam to a shining jewel made of nine precious metals.
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Trivia
The song from the film 'Dheivam' (1972) was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and rendered by TM Soundararajan and Madurai S. Somasundaram. It remains one of the most popular Tamil devotional tracks played during pilgrimage seasons to Palani.
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