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villinai

வில்லினை
Tamil

bow, a weapon

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Meaning

This word refers to a bow, a weapon used for shooting arrows. In Indian classical dance lyrics, it frequently appears in narratives describing the valorous deeds of deities, particularly Rama, who is celebrated for breaking Shiva's bow (Shiva Dhanush). It is a noun that evokes imagery of strength and divine prowess.

In the songs

  • eesan villinai muriththitta sri raaghavaa

    Oh Sri Raghava, who broke Shiva's bow

    Dasharathan Than · Unknown

  • eesan villinai muriththitta sri raaghavaa

    Oh Sri Raghava, who broke Shiva's bow

    Dasharathan Than · Unknown

  • eesan villinai muriththitta sri raaghavaa

    Oh Sri Raghava, who broke Shiva's bow

    Dasharathan Than · Unknown

  • eesan villinai muriththitta sri raaghavaa

    Oh Sri Raghava, who broke Shiva's bow

    Dasharathan Than · Unknown

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 1 song.

  • Dasharathan Than

    Unknown

    appears in 4 lines

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