One of the most beautiful lullaby s I have heard is "Omana Thangal kidavo..." a favourite among Malayali mothers and children. I think it is also taught in schools as part of some text book or the other.
The lovely song is composed by Irayimman Thampi (Ravi Varman Thampi) noted poet of the Travancore royal family.
Irayamman thampi composed this for his nephew, Swati Thirunal, who was to become an illustrious ruler Travancore and a great composer. http://www.swathithirunal.in/omanathinkal.htm
Recently I came across the full lyrics of this song while trying to brush up my Malayalam. The word sent me into raptures. Click here for the original Malayalam
The English translation by Fox Strangeways is also available here
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