मिनपुतळे वरडीक

We present before you a famous Konkani song called ‘Minputhale Vhardik’ written by Amulakka Shenoy which beautifully captures the grandeur of a wedding that took place many decades ago!

Minputhali was the daughter of Hari Shenoy of Minshenoy family of Kochi. Her marriage was a celebrated affair with such extravaganza that would make anyone gape! The details of the wedding are incorporated in this song with such beautifully woven words and a perfect rhyming scheme!

About the author:
Amulakka Shenoy who belonged to the family which dedicated golden Garuda and idol of Lakshmi to Gosreepuresha temple at Kochi, has a distinguished name among Konkani writers in Kerala. She started working for Konkani at the age of 30 and it was said that her voice was so sweet that people were enchanted by her songs, especially bhajans. Her compositions were Included in the daily evening prayers in many Konkan households across Kerala.