KarTund Katankar Lyrics – Parmen & Rubina Khan
"Yeh Dar Tumhara O Kedara... Hai Wajah Aaram Ki"
KarTund Katankar is a devotional Hindi track by Parmen and Rubina Khan. The song is a musical offering at the feet of Lord Shiva, blending a gentle pilgrimage-themed opening with a powerful, rhythmic hymn of praise.
- Song Title: KarTund Katankar
- Singers: Parmen, Rubina Khan
- Lyrics: R.K. Nayak Shimla & Jogidan Ji Ghadvi
- Music: Parmen
- Music Assistant: Ishaan Singh
- Recorded, Mixed & Mastered: Arrow Music
- Genre: Devotional / Shiv Bhajan
- Language: Hindi
📜 Parmen & Rubina Khan - KarTund Katankar Song lyrics in Hindi
Notice: These lyric excerpts are provided for promotional and educational reference. All rights belong to Parmen and the respective rights holders.
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🔍 Behind The Lyrics & Meaning
KarTund Katankar is structured in two distinct halves. The opening is a gentle pilgrimage song — the devotee has walked to Kedarnath, crossed the clouds, and arrived at Shiva's door. "Chalte Chalte Shambhu Tere Dwar Aa Gaye / Kan Kan Mein Shiv Ke Omkar Chha Gaye." Walking step by step, Shambhu, I have reached your door — and in every particle, Shiva's Omkar has spread.
The second half is something else entirely — a rhythmic, alliterative hymn in the tradition of Shiv Tandav Stotram or Rudrashtakam, where the sounds themselves become the offering. The words are layered with "Kar," "Khar," "Dhan," and "Nam" syllables, creating a percussive, almost trance-like chant. "KarTund Katankar, Khag Khatankar, Mund Matankar, Bhaybhina" — each line is less a sentence than a drumbeat, invoking the fierce and fearsome forms of Shiva.
The recurring refrain — "Nam Har Shiv Shankar, Dak Danakar, Dhom Dhanakar, Dhananati" — is the anchor. It's a salutation that returns after every verse, grounding the wilder imagery in pure devotion. Names like Neelkanth (the blue-throated one), Rudra, and Abhayankar (the giver of fearlessness) are woven in, each one a facet of the same deity.
The final verse is the most percussive of all — "Prathmi Pad Padkat, Dhananan Dhadkat, Dungar Dadkat" — the sounds of feet, drums, and mountains rumbling. It's as if the entire creation is dancing to the rhythm of Shiva's name.
💡 Gaanerbol Thoughts
Parmen and Rubina Khan approach this material with genuine reverence. The opening verses are sung with a quiet warmth, while the KarTund Katankar section is delivered with the rhythmic precision it demands — this is not a song you simply listen to; it's one you feel in your chest. Parmen's composition keeps the devotional intent intact, and the recording at Arrow Music preserves the intimacy of what feels like a live offering.
For devotees of Shiva and listeners drawn to the hypnotic power of Hindi devotional music, KarTund Katankar is a track worth sitting with.
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