neela
நீலBlue, dark blue, sapphire-colored
Meaning
Neela refers to the color blue. In dance lyrics, it commonly describes the complexion of deities, especially Krishna (Kannan), who is often depicted as dark blue like a rain cloud or a sapphire. It can also be used for other objects or entities that are blue in color.
In the songs
Kaar mugil vannan karu neela vannan kalingan sirathai midhithu kalithaadinaan
The one with the color of dark clouds, the dark blue hued Lord, danced joyously trampling the head of the serpent Kalinga.
Kaar Mugil Vannan · Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi
Kannan kaar mugil vannan karu neela vannan kalingan sirathai midhithu kalithaadinaan
Lord Kannan, the one with the color of dark clouds, the dark blue hued Lord, danced joyously trampling the head of the serpent Kalinga.
Kaar Mugil Vannan · Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi
vanorgal ellam magizha manidar ellam pugazha neela mega kannan aval narthanam aadinaan
As all the celestials rejoiced and all humans praised him, the blue-cloud complexioned Kannan danced there.
Thaye Yashoda · Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyer
vanorgal ellam magizha manidar ellam pugazha neela mega kannan aval narthanam aadinaan
As all the celestials rejoiced and all humans praised him, the blue-cloud complexioned Kannan danced there.
Thaye Yashoda · Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyer