kanna
கண்ணாKrishna, a Hindu deity
Meaning
Kanna is a name or epithet for the Hindu deity Krishna. It appears in lyrics as a direct address or invocation to Krishna, often in devotional contexts where the speaker expresses longing, praise, or a plea. Dancers encounter it in songs dedicated to Krishna, who is frequently depicted as a charming flute player or the supreme Lord.
In the songs
Kuzhaloodhum azhagai kanna kurai theerayo
Oh beautiful Krishna playing the flute, won't you resolve my grievances?
Innum En Manam · Lalgudi Jayaraman
Kurai ondrum illai maraimoorthi kanna
I have no grievances, O Lord Krishna, the embodiment of the Vedas.
Kurai Ondrum Illai · C. Rajagopalachari
Kurai ondrum illai kanna
I have no grievances, O Krishna.
Kurai Ondrum Illai · C. Rajagopalachari
Kannukku theriyaamal nirkindraai kanna
You stand invisible to my eyes, O Krishna.
Kurai Ondrum Illai · C. Rajagopalachari