Neelakkallu - Saranya Ozhukil

Neelakkallu - A poem by Bhagavathothaman Bhakhasiromani Sri Vazhakunnam Vasudevan Namboodiri. Sung by Saranya Ozhukil.

From "Life & Works of Vazhakunnam Vasudevan Namboodidri": This is a very beautiful & popular song in twenty lines under the caption "Neelakkallu". Vazhakunnam assumes the role of a gem-seller. The gem is the bright blue sapphire that represents child Krishna metaphorically. The mine that supplied the gem is the womb of Devaki. This gem, longed for by the Gods, adorns the breasts of Mahalakshmi. The same gem is brought by Nandagopa from Vasudevan in exchange of Durga. The gem shines as a pendant in the garland in which the gopas are the pearls. The gem not only adds external beauty but also enhances internal bliss.