- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Kalyanam Panni Paar
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender, lullaby-like romantic composition layered with deep devotional symbolism. The heroine lovingly addresses her paramour as Lord Venkateswara (the Lord of the Seven Hills). She coaxingly asks him to rest and sleep without any disturbance, picturing their surroundings through grand cosmic imagery—where the rolling waves of the divine ocean act as his couch and the soft moonlight serves as a bed of blossoms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory / Metaphor (Uvamai / Ani)
“Yaezhumalai aandavanae vengadaa ramanaa”
The heroine metaphorically compares her beloved to Lord Venkateswara (the deity of Tirupati) and compares herself to his consorts, Alamelu Mangai and Bibi Nachiyar, elevating earthly love to divine devotion.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paarkadalin alaigalumae... / Paaraalum chandhira kalai...”
The initial letter sound 'Paa' is repeated at the start of consecutive lines, creating a pleasing rhythmic resonance.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sabtham seiyyaathae niththirai sei swaami”
The honorific word 'swaami' is repeatedly used at the end of multiple lines throughout the song to maintain a rhythmic, chanting quality.
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Trivia
'Kalyanam Panni Paar' (1952) was a legendary bilingual comedy-drama produced by Vijaya Vauhini Studios and directed by L. V. Prasad, starring N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri. The music composed by Ghantasala became iconic, with singer P. Leela delivering a memorable performance. A culturally rich aspect of the lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass is the reference to 'Bibi Nachiyar' (Thulukka Nachiyar), reflecting the South Indian Vaishnavite tradition of a Muslim princess who became an esteemed devotee and consort of the deity.
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