Nahoom Abraham crafts a spiritual journey in ‘Naaga Kavile’. The poet writes about a sacred serpent deity while also composing the melody. The artist brings together ancient traditions in this track from ‘Neermathalam Pootha Kaalam’.
Naaga Kavile
Nahoom Abraham • From “Neermathalam Pootha Kaalam”
What is the meaning of Naaga Kavile Lyrics from Neermathalam Pootha Kaalam?
Wordsmith Nahoom Abraham describes a land in decay with forgotten rituals. The translation ‘Milk and flowers for sacred grove’ shows devotion to the serpent deity. The vocalist creates imagery of ruined platforms and vanishing mothers.
Naaga Kaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalum Kudichum Kondaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Naagakkaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalu Kudichukondaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Naagakkaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalu Kudichukondaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Aarum Kera Medum KeriYou’ve climbed the hills where no one ventures,
Kaavum Thiindi Neeyaadunow come dance within the ‘sacred grove’.
Aarum Kera Medum KeriYou’ve scaled the heights where no one treads,
Kaavum Thiindi Neeyaadunow come dance within the ‘sacred grove’.
Naagakkaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalu Kudichukondaadaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Naagakkaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalu Kudichukondaadaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Aarum Kera Medum KeriYou’ve climbed the hills where no one ventures,
Kaavum Thiindi Neeyaadunow come dance within the ‘sacred grove’.
Aarum Kera Medum KeriYou’ve scaled the heights where no one treads,
Kaavum Thiindi Neeyaadunow come dance within the ‘sacred grove’.
Naagakkaavil Paalum PoovumMilk and flowers for the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Veykkanaare Inneramwho’s placing them there at this hour?
Naadumudinje Kaavu MudinjeThe land’s ruined and the grove’s destroyed,
Amma Maranje Thampraanethe Mother’s vanished, oh Lord.
Naadumudinje Kaavu MudinjeThis land’s in decay and the grove’s a wreck,
Amma Maranje Thampraanethe Mother’s vanished, oh Lord.
Naagatharayum NaagappaattumThe ‘serpent platforms’ and ‘ritual songs’,
Naadu Maranne Thampraanethe people have forgotten them, oh Lord.
Naagatharayum NaagappaattumThe stone ‘serpent platforms’ and ancient songs,
Naadu Maranne Thampraanethe people have forgotten them, oh Lord.
Niraparayum ManjapoovumWith ‘grain-filled measures’ and yellow flowers,
Cheruthenum Paalum Pazhavumwith wild honey, milk, and fruit,
Thirumunpil Veykkanaarewho’s placing them before you now,
NaagakkaavammeMother of the ‘sacred serpent grove’?
Thirumunpil VeykkanaareWho’s placing them before you now,
NaagakkaavammeMother of the ‘sacred serpent grove’?
Naagatharayum NaagappaattumThe ‘serpent platforms’ and ‘ritual songs’,
Naadu Maranne Thampraanethe people have forgotten them, oh Lord.
Naagatharayum NaagappaattumThe stone ‘serpent platforms’ and ancient songs,
Naadu Maranne Thampraanethe people have forgotten them, oh Lord.
Naagakkaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalu Kudichukondaadaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Naagakkaavile NaagathaaneO serpent deity of the ‘sacred serpent grove’,
Paalu Kudichukondaadaadudrink the milk and celebrate.
Aarum Kera Medum KeriYou’ve climbed the hills where no one ventures,
Kaavum Thiindi Neeyaadunow come dance within the ‘sacred grove’.
Aarum Kera Medum KeriYou’ve scaled the heights where no one treads,
Kaavum Thiindi Neeyaadunow come dance within the ‘sacred grove’.
Naaga Kavile Music Video
Naaga Kavile explores connection to ancient deities. The lyrics of ‘Naaga Kavile’ tell a story of devotion amid cultural decline.