Kurai Ondrum Illai is one of the few songs written by Indian politician, Freedom Fighter and Governor General of India, Bharat Ratna C. Rajagopalachari. This song is unique because it doesn't assume the tone of devoted prayer as most devotional songs, but is in gratitude to God. The song comprises of 3 stanzas, each set in 3 different ragas. This song became famous after it was sung by the renowned Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi Amma.
