naal
நாள்Day, days, or time
Meaning
Naal refers to a day or a period of time. Dancers encounter this word when lyrics refer to specific auspicious dates, such as the incarnation day of a deity or saint, or when describing the passage of time, like 'some days' or 'many days'. It helps establish the temporal setting of the narrative.
In the songs
villiputhur vishnuchittar magalaaga vandha thiru aadi poora naal
On the auspicious day of Aadi Pooram, she incarnated as the daughter of Vishnuchittar of Srivilliputhur.
Andal Kavuthuvam
Kanavodu sila naal ninaivodu sila naal
Some days with dreams, some days with memories.
Annakili Unnai Theduthe · Ilaiyaraaja
Uravillai pirivillai thanimai pala naal
No relationship, no separation, just loneliness for many days.
Annakili Unnai Theduthe · Ilaiyaraaja