piyaa banajaaraa bana jo sidhaaraa
Raag: Kanada, Sughrai · Taal: Teen Taal
Bandish Overview
Bandish Text
English / Roman
piyaa banajaaraa bana jo sidhaaraa
laayo suhaaga maaAOga puree re |
mukha ko taMbola nainana ko kajaraa
haathana ko chooree haree re ||
Devnagri
पिया बनजारा बन जो सिधारा
लायो सुहाग माँग पुरी रे ।
मुख को तंबोल नैनन को कजरा
हाथन को चूरी हरी रे ॥
Meaning
My beloved is a nomad and he went to the woods. He brought Kumkum for me to put on the head. He brought me Paan (beetle nut leaves) for chewing, Kohl (kajal) for my eyes and green coloured bangles to wear in hands.
Contributed by: Hemant Ghayal