kanakAGgi

tODi aTa pallavi gOpAlaiyar telugu varNam

This Varnam stands out as a rare instance of nara stuti, celebrating Serfoji II, the King of Thanjavur. It honors the king’s patronage but also reflects the deep cultural ties between royalty and the arts. A unique tribute in the Carnatic repertoire.

Sahityam

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Pallavi

kanNakAGgi nI celimi kOri
gAciyunNnNadirA

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This golden-limbed maiden, longing for your embrace,
Waits patiently, her heart set in your grace.

Anupallavi

dhanaduDaina¹ zrItulajEndruni tanayuDaina
sarabhOji mahArAjEndrA

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Giver of wealth, Son of Tulaja,
O Sarabhoji, Lord of emperors!

Charanam

maguva rammanNerA

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This woman beckons you to come!

Renditions

Variations

¹ dhanaduDaina - dhanaduNDaina

Commentary

Serfoji (or Sarabhoji) [1777-1832] was a Maratha king of Thanjavur. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serfoji_II Wikipedia entry]
The Telugu suffix -aina (Anupallavi) is cognate with the Tamil suffix -Ana , as in tulajEndiranNin puttiranNAna .