chanan
चननSound of anklets or bells jingling.
Meaning
Chanan is an onomatopoeic word representing the jingling sound of metallic ornaments. Dancers encounter it in lyrics describing the movement of a nayika or deity, often in conjunction with 'payal' (anklets) or 'ghungroo' (bells). It evokes a sense of graceful movement, rhythm, and sometimes playful charm.
In the songs
Baaje payal kaho chanan chanan
Her anklets are sounding 'chanan chanan'
Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal
Baaje payal kaho chanan chanan
Her anklets are sounding 'chanan chanan'
Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal
Baaje payal kaho chanan chanan
Her anklets are sounding 'chanan chanan'
Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal
Chanan chanan chanan chanan thom
The rhythmic sound of the bells
Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal