This is the 943rd most frequent Tamil word.
தலம
The Tamil word "தலம" (Thalam) refers to "head" or "region/area" depending on the context.
Here, "தலம" refers to the forehead, which is a part of the body.
அவரின் தலம மிக உயர்ந்தது.
His forehead is very prominent.
In this context, "தலம" means the rhythm or beat of a song in Tamil music tradition.
இந்தப் பாட்டுக்கு தலம என்ன?
What is the rhythm for this song?
Here, "தலம" is used to mean a prescribed order or guidelines in a procedural context.