Girishh Gopalakrishnan’s ‘Veetla Vishesham’ album features Vijay Yesudas and Sinduri in ‘Kalyaana Paattu,’ a high-energy wedding anthem. Lyricist Pa. Vijay builds a communal chant around Kerala’s festive foods and rituals, composed for group singing.
Released: June 11, 2022
Kalyaana Paattu
Girishh Gopalakrishnan | Vijay Yesudas • From “Veetla Vishesham”
Pa. Vijay repeats ‘Kalyanam Kalyanam, Idhu Namma Veettu Kalyanam’ to claim the wedding as everyone’s celebration. Details like ‘Sire Sire Sambare’ and ‘Kozhi Kattum Chammanthi’ turn meal preparation into a public declaration of abundance.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Arthe Pichoru OpperiThere’s ‘Pichoru’ ‘broken rice’ and ‘Opperi’ ‘banana chips’.
Kozhi Kattum ChammanthiThere’s chicken curry and spicy ‘Chammanthi’ ‘chutney’.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Arthe Pichoru OpperiThere’s ‘Pichoru’ ‘broken rice’ and ‘Opperi’ ‘banana chips’.
Kozhi Kattum ChammanthiThere’s chicken curry and spicy ‘Chammanthi’ ‘chutney’.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Kerala Nattil KalyanamIt’s a wedding in the land of Kerala.
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Amanakuttan KalayanamIt’s Amanakuttan’s wedding.
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Thadapudala KalyanamIt’s a grand and lavish wedding.
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Idhu Namma Veettu KalyanamThis is our family’s wedding.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding!
KalyanamA wedding!
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Arthe Pichoru OpperiThere’s ‘Pichoru’ ‘broken rice’ and ‘Opperi’ ‘banana chips’.
Kozhi Kattum ChammanthiThere’s chicken curry and spicy ‘Chammanthi’ ‘chutney’.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Arthe Pichoru OpperiThere’s ‘Pichoru’ ‘broken rice’ and ‘Opperi’ ‘banana chips’.
Kozhi Kattum ChammanthiThere’s chicken curry and spicy ‘Chammanthi’ ‘chutney’.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Sire Sire SambareServe it, serve the ‘Sambar’ ‘lentil stew’!
Sirnga Veettu KalyanamIt’s a wedding at a grand house.
Kalyanam Kalyanam Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding, a wedding, a wedding!
Kalyanam Kalyanam Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding, a wedding, a wedding!
Kalyanam Kalyanam Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding, a wedding, a wedding!
Kalyanam Kalyanam Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding, a wedding, a wedding!
Girishh Gopalakrishnan’s composition translates wedding lyrics meaning into a collective experience. The track prioritizes rhythmic participation over complex storytelling, mirroring Kerala’s communal feast traditions.
