S.P. Balasubramanyam and Kavitha Krishnamurthy perform ‘Girilo Lahiri’ for the ‘Neti Siddhartha’ album, starring Nagarjuna and Shobhana. Lyricist Veturi Sundararama Murthy and composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal build a festive devotional scene. The track centers on a divine union witnessed by celestial beings.
Girilo Lahiri
Kavitha Krishnamurty | S.P.Balasubramanyam • From “Neti Siddhartha”
Veturi Sundararama Murthy describes a palanquin’s sudden arrival for the sacred event. His lines compare the bride’s beauty to valley rainbows, surpassing natural wonders. The verses detail women’s movements resembling veena rhythms.
Girilo Lahiri Girikona PandiriEcstasy flows in the mountains, and the peak acts as a festive canopy.
Gudilo Devatha Vana Durga VasiriThe goddess ‘Vana Durga’ has made her home in the temple.
Jathaga Jaanane Manuvade SandadiThere is a bustling celebration of soulmates uniting in marriage.
Okasare Vacchenu PallakiThe royal ‘palanquin’ has arrived all at once.
Odi Chere Vayyari JantakiIt comes to carry the graceful couple into each other’s embrace.
Girilo Lahiri Girikona PandiriEcstasy flows in the mountains, and the peak acts as a festive canopy.
Gudilo Devatha Vana Durga VasiriThe goddess ‘Vana Durga’ has made her home in the temple.
Jathaga Jaanane Manuvade SandadiThere is a bustling celebration of soulmates uniting in marriage.
Okasare Vacchenu PallakiThe royal ‘palanquin’ has arrived all at once.
Odi Chere Vayyari JantakiIt comes to carry the graceful couple into each other’s embrace.
Paduchula Paatale Panasala ThenelaiThe young women’s songs are as sweet as jackfruit honey.
Nadumuna Oogina GamakapuveenalaiTheir swaying waists move like the rhythmic notes of a ‘Veena’.
Magasiri Navvule Gudisepu DivvelaiTheir masculine smiles glow like warm lamps in a cottage.
Chicchara Chinduke Sirisiri MuvvalaiThey are like jingling ankle bells for a fiery dance step.
Ee Konalallo IndradhanussuluVibrant rainbows appear throughout these valleys.
Ee Konalallo IndradhanussuluVibrant rainbows appear throughout these valleys.
Kadakongulutho Datina Ee Kanne SogasuluThe beauty of these maidens surpasses them as their saree ends flutter.
Chalisthe Melu Kada Sande VarasaluIt’s wonderful when these evening relationships move forward, isn’t it?
Girilo Lahiri Girikona PandiriEcstasy flows in the mountains, and the peak acts as a festive canopy.
Gudilo Devatha Vana Durga VasiriThe goddess ‘Vana Durga’ has made her home in the temple.
Jathaga Jaanane Manuvade SandadiThere is a bustling celebration of soulmates uniting in marriage.
Okasare Vacchenu PallakiThe royal ‘palanquin’ has arrived all at once.
Odi Chere Vayyari JantakiIt comes to carry the graceful couple into each other’s embrace.
Kalisina Kannule Kaugita VennelaiEyes that meet transform into moonlight within an embrace.
Vagalanu Pongina Paruvapu JunnulaiYouthful charm overflows like sweet milk pudding.
Manuvulu Mallele Maapati AsalaiMarriages are like jasmines, reflecting our evening desires.
Vadilina Matthulo Aligina OosulaiLike playful sulking whispers in a moment of intoxication.
Maa Gundello SuryachandruluThe sun and the moon dwell deep within our hearts.
Maa Gundello SuryachandruluThe sun and the moon dwell deep within our hearts.
Maa Kantiki Reppalu Ee Manchi ManasuluThese kind souls protect us just as eyelids guard the eyes.
Meerega Valmiki Shabari GurutuluYou are indeed the living symbols of ‘Valmiki’ and ‘Shabari’.
He Girilo Lahiri Girikona PandiriOh, ecstasy flows in the mountains, and the peak acts as a festive canopy.
Gudilo Devatha Vana Durga VasiriThe goddess ‘Vana Durga’ has made her home in the temple.
Jathaga Jaanane Manuvade SandadiThere is a bustling celebration of soulmates uniting in marriage.
Okasare Vacchenu PallakiThe royal ‘palanquin’ has arrived all at once.
Odi Chere Vayyari JantakiIt comes to carry the graceful couple into each other’s embrace.
Girilo Lahiri Girikona PandiriEcstasy flows in the mountains, and the peak acts as a festive canopy.
Gudilo Devatha Vana Durga VasiriThe goddess ‘Vana Durga’ has made her home in the temple.
Jathaga Jaanane Manuvade SandadiThere is a bustling celebration of soulmates uniting in marriage.
Okasare Vacchenu PallakiThe royal ‘palanquin’ has arrived all at once.
Odi Chere Vayyari JantakiIt comes to carry the graceful couple into each other’s embrace.
A ‘Girilo Lahiri’ lyrics translation identifies the song as a devotional celebration of Durga’s presence. Veturi frames marriage as jasmine-like purity within mountain festivities. Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s composition reinforces the auspicious tone.