K. S. Harishankar sings ‘Nakshathram,’ a song from the album ‘Puzhikkadakan.’ Manu Manjith writes the lyrics, and Ranjith Meleppatt composes the music. The track sets the scene for a festive night under the stars.
Nakshathram
K. S. Harishankar • From “Puzhikkadakan”
Puzhikkadakan’s Nakshathram Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
Manu Manjith mentions a star that looks like a sparkler, painting the sky with a festive canopy. The artist describes the moon as a lantern, while the wind and clouds create a rhythmic dance. The lyrics invite everyone to join the celebration, where joy and protection are promised.
Nakshathram MinniyorungunneThe star’s twinkling and getting ready,
Mathaappu Kathana Polundelooking just like a ‘mathaappu’ ‘sparkler’ burning bright.
Aakshappanthalu KettunneThey’re raising a festive canopy in the sky,
Poonthinkal Raanthalu Thookkunneand hanging the moon as a lantern.
Kaattinte Baandadi KelkkunneI can hear the rhythmic beat of the wind,
Mekhangal Chodum Vaykkunneas the clouds begin to dance along.
Thalirola Thongal KollunnePalm leaf ‘thalirola’ decorations are hung,
Aagosham Chirakil Padunneand celebration’s singing on its wings.
Chelokkum PunyanaalalleIsn’t it a beautiful and holy day?
Vaathikkal Vannu NilkkunneIt’s standing right there at the door.
Allaarkkum Nerunnunde NanmakalWishing goodness for everyone,
Novilla Kaalamaanefor this is a time when pain’s gone.
Aanandam KannilaadunneJoy’s dancing in our eyes,
Punyalan Kaakkum Namme Kaikalilthe Saint’ll hold and protect us in his hands.
Thaazhwaarathe ManjilIn the mist of the valley below,
Koodaarangal Menjewhere we’ve gathered and pitched our tents.
Thee Kaayumbol PadaanTo sing while warming by the fire,
Naadaake Porille Koodewon’t the whole town join us?
ThirumuttathanthiyaavumbamWhen evening falls in the courtyard,
Chanthaykkum Chanthamerunnethe ‘chantha’ ‘town fair’ grows even more beautiful.
Pala Koneenaalum Kolum MelamaayWith people and rhythms from every corner,
Kaattaadi Pambaram Venod’you want a pinwheel or a spinning top?
Kannadippaavayum VenoD’you want a delicate glass doll?
Oru Malarukal Mottaayi Koottam VaanganoShall we buy a bunch of flower buds together?
Cheettundallo VettaanThere’re cards to play and bets to make,
Anthikkallum Veeshias we toss the evening stones in fun.
Chodallam Vaykkunnee RavumThis night keeps dancing along too.
Nakshathram MinniyorungunneThe star’s gleaming and preparing,
Mathaappu Kathana Polundelooking like a ‘mathaappu’ ‘sparkler’ catching fire.
Aakshappanthalu KettunneThey’re building a canopy across the heavens,
Poonthinkal Raanthalu Thookkunneand dangling the moon like a glowing lantern.
Nakshathram Music Video
What does ‘Nakshathram’ mean? The lyrics describe a night of festivity and unity. The song, sung by K. S. Harishankar in Malayalam, brings the joy of a town fair to life.