Sankranthi Habba Banthu Lyrics Meaning (in English) – Ajay Warriar

Ajay Warriar sings about Karnataka’s harvest festival in Sankranthi Habba Banthu. Lyricist Gem Shivu writes joyful verses honoring Makar Sankranti traditions. Composer V. Sridhar brings a folksy, upbeat melody to this 2024 release. The song welcomes the first celebration of the year with shared sweets and blessings.

Sankranthi Habba Banthu Lyrics Meaning (in English) – Ajay Warriar
Released: January 12, 2024

Sankranthi Habba Banthu

Ajay Warriar

Lyricist
Gem Shivu
Composer
V. Sridhar

Sankranthi Habba Banthu Lyrics English Translation by Ajay Warriar

Gem Shivu mentions the exchange of ellu bella (sesame-jaggery mix) to spread kindness. The lyrics describe farmers thanking Mother Earth for prosperous harvests. Warriar sings of families decorating bulls and preparing harvest porridge in courtyards filled with rangoli art.

Habba Bandithu Harusha ThandithuThe festival’s here and it’s brought us joy.
Ellu Bella Beero Sankranthi BandithuSankranthi’s arrived to share ‘ellu-bella’ (sesame and jaggery mix).
Varushada Modala HabbaIt’s the first festival of the year.
Preethi Hanchi Naliva HabbaIt’s a festival to share love and be happy.
Makara Surya Rathaveri Banda KaanirroLook, the Sun’s arrived on his chariot for the ‘Makara’ (zodiac sign) season!
Habba Bandithu Harusha ThandithuThe festival’s here and it’s brought us joy.
Ellu Bella Beero Sankranthi BandithuSankranthi’s arrived to share ‘ellu-bella’ (sesame and jaggery mix).
Arali Nintha Hoova Tharidu ThanniroGo pick the flowers that have fully bloomed.
Beledu Nintha Kabba Kadidu ThinnirroCut and eat the sugarcane that’s grown tall.
Bhoomi Odala Genasu Kadale KaayiyuThere’s sweet potato and peanuts from the earth’s core.
Baagi Nintha Balli Avare KaayiyoThe bean pods on the vines are weighing them down.
Ella Beyisi Huggi MaaduvaBoiling it all to make ‘huggi’ (harvest porridge),
Sankranthi HabbavuFor the Sankranthi festival.
Banna Banna Rangoli Angaladi BidisuvDrawing colorful ‘rangoli’ patterns in the courtyard.
Makara Sankranthi Makara SankranthiMakara Sankranthi, Makara Sankranthi.
Habba Bandithu Harusha ThandithuThe festival’s here and it’s brought us joy.
Ellu Bella Beero Sankranthi BandithuSankranthi’s arrived to share ‘ellu-bella’ (sesame and jaggery mix).
Varusha Poorthi Bevara SurisiAfter sweating all year long,
Dudidu Danida RaithageFor the farmer who’s worked hard,
Bhoomithayi Varavitta Siriya DinavuThis is the day of prosperity gifted by Mother Earth.
Baanalli Banna RangeraitoThe sky’s been painted with vibrant colors.
Dhareyalli Hosathu Kale Thumbi ThulukaitoA new beauty’s overflowing upon the earth.
Ellu Bella Beeri Olle MaathanuSpread the ‘ellu-bella’ (sesame and jaggery mix) and speak kind words,
Aadi Emba Sandesha SaaruvaThat’s the message this day shares.
Holagaddheyali Beleda Bele KaalugaluThe crops and grains that grew in the fields,
Dhanyava Koydu Thandu Raashi MaadiHave been harvested and gathered into piles.
Beleda Raashi Kanna Edurige Dhanyanu RaithaThe farmer’s grateful standing before his harvest.
Jodi Basavannara Singaara MaaduthaDecorating the pair of ‘Basavanna’ (sacred bulls),
Kicchanu HaayisuAnd performing the ritual of ‘jumping over the fire’.
Habba SankranthiIt’s the Sankranthi festival.
Makara Maasada SuryadevanuAs the Sun God of the ‘Makara’ (zodiac sign) month,
Rathaveri Baralu Sankranthi HabbavuArrives on his chariot for the Sankranthi festival,
Honna Belaka Dharege BeereHe’s spreading golden light upon the earth.
Hosathu Kale Hasiru ThumbiFilled with new charm and lush greenery,
Sadagarada Sankranthi Habba BandithuThe joyous Sankranthi festival’s finally here.
Habba Bandithu Harusha ThandithuThe festival’s here and it’s brought us joy.
Ellu Bella Beero Sankranthi BandithuSankranthi’s arrived to share ‘ellu-bella’ (sesame and jaggery mix).

Sankranthi Habba Banthu Music Video

The Sankranthi Habba Banthu lyrics meaning highlights Karnataka’s cultural festivities through seasonal rituals. It offers a cheerful portrait of community gratitude tied to nature’s bounty. This celebration song maps regional traditions via vivid harvest imagery.