Poonthen Nermozhi / Anandabhairavi / Adi / Swathi Thirunal / Sreevalsan J Menon

Krithi: Poonthen Nermozhi Ragam: Anandabhairavi Thalam: Adi Composer: Swathi Thirunal Vocal: Sreevalsan J Menon Sreevalsan J Menon is a renowned Carnatic classical vocalist and music composer from Kerala, India. Known for his traditional approach to Carnatic Music combined with creative versatility. He began his musical journey under the guidance of Smt. Rajalakshmi Krishna,a disciple of the legendary Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar and T V Ramani, a noted violinist from Thrissur. His advanced training was under the late Sri Neyyattinkara Vasudevan, one of the stalwarts of Carnatic music. Following the traditional Gurukula system, Sreevalsan stayed with and served his guru Neyyattinkara Vasudevan for 18 years, immersing himself deeply in the art form. This intense mentorship shaped his musical philosophy and mastery over the art.Sreevalsan is an 'A' grade artist of All India Radio and has given concerts all over the country including the National Concerts of AIR and Doordarshan. He has received several awards from the Madras Music Academy, and a title from Krishna Gana Sabha, also in Chennai, besides such institutions of repute in the Deccan. He has also participated in Music Transcends, a symphony held at Washington DC in 2004, integrating Western and Indian classical music. His jugalbandis with Hindustani vocalist Ramesh Narayan and late Kathakali musicians Kalamandalam Sankaran Embranthiri and Kalamandalam Hyderali have been widely appreciated. Violin: S Easwaravarma Mridangam: Nanjil A R Arul Ganjira: Vishnu B Kamath This padam is one of the most popular and emotionally charged pieces in the Swathi Thirunal repertoire. It beautifully captures the nayika-nayaka bhava ( The heroine’s intense pining for her divine hero ) a theme very common in South Indian classical music and dance traditions such as Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam. In this Padam, the nayika ( Heroine) sees Lord Padmanabha as her beloved hero. Restless with viraha (the sweet pain of separation), she yearns for his gentle touch. Her lord has not come to her that night, though every fibre of her being burns with longing for him. Pallavi Punten nermozhi sakhi jnyan viraham pundu valanjidunnen kamini Anupallavi Kantha gunanakumen kantan shri padmanabhan swanthe modam kalarnnu sapadi varunnathenne Charanam 1 Bale charushile mama chale vannenniha ratri kale modathal ennude bhale nal kasturi kalepanam cheyyum Charanam 2 Padi melleppadi nalla patiramaninju mullamala chudi rasadhati yodu veedipakarnnu kondadi ramippathennu? Charanam 3 Vannu divi ninnu brisha minnu punarinduvu manguyarunnu vegam chennu shokam chonnu sakam thena ponnu mamodaya --------------------------------------------------------- Meaning: O sweet-speaking friend, I am suffering in separation (viraham), wandering restlessly like a love stricken woman. My beloved, Sri Padmanabha, who is full of noble qualities and virtues,why doesn’t he come to me immediately, joyfully and lovingly? O young and graceful one, he would come to me at night, and with joy, lovingly apply fine Kasthuri ( Fragrant musk paste ) on my forehead. Will he come singing softly to me, adorn my hair with a beautiful jasmine garland (Mulla mala), anoint my body with cooling sandal paste, share the sweet betel leaf (Tambula) with me, and lovingly enjoy my company? The radiant moon has risen in the sky and climbs ever higher. O dear friend, go swiftly to him, tell him of my sorrow and aching longing, and bring my beloved back with you, so my heart may once again know joy. --------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: These songs have been uploaded solely for listening pleasure and as an archive to preserve Carnatic music. I do not intend to violate any copyrights held by the respective owners of these songs. I do not own any copyright to the content uploaded. If any material infringes on your copyright, please notify me, and I will promptly remove it from my YouTube channel.