DHAN DHAN HALERIYERI MA – Barkhat Khan ║ BackPack Studio™ (Season 1) ║ Indian Folk Music – Rajasthan
This song is based on Raaga Sham-Hari and is set to Jap Taal, which is a cycle of 10 beats. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna, and tells the story of his birth and the celebration associated with it.
Mathura ji mein baaje dhol Gokul mein arak hove
(Lord Krishna was born in Mathura where his birth was celebrated, with all the pomp and show, later on, he went to Gokul, where he was raised, and Gokul was happy to receive him too)
Dhan Dhan halariyeri maa
(Blessings to you, O Mother of Lord Krishna)
Joshidera beta thaano naitro naam nakat le ghare aayo
(After Lord Krishna is born, people are asked to contact Joshi’s Son)
Dhan Dhan halariyeri maa
(Blessings to you, O Mother of Lord Krishna)
Dadhidhera beta thaano naitro dhol mangal le ghare aayo
(Go to Dadhidhera(a subsect of Mirasi tribe of Manganiyaars), invite them to sing songs of
happiness and joy)
Dhan dhan halariyeri maa
(Blessings to you, O Mother of Lord Krishna)
Khatedera beta thaano naitro pingo paalaniyo le ghar aayo
(Ask the carpenter to build a cradle for the new born baby)
Dhan dhan halariyeri maa
(Blessings to you, O Mother of Lord Krishna)
