Avviyar is often the most understood poet in the history of Tamil literature. She is often thought to be an … More
Category: Puram / Heroic Poems
Sakkarai/Sweet Pongal in Sangam Literature
Sangam literature has references to various meats as food, Kolambu, Puli satham (Puliyogare), early versions of Pongal , early version … More
Store Water – gain eternal glory! Puram 18
What is true fame? Poet’s advice to his ruler 2000 years ago!
Pretty much describes Tamil Nadu’s current situation!
One for Self esteem – Purananuru 208
Next time you vote for a reality show or in an appraisal cycle, think about this poem! Beautiful poem on Self esteem from Purananuru.
Ancient Tamil custom of cutting a dead baby with sword and Paradise after death
Ancient custom of cutting the dead infant into pieces by sword and concept of pradise after death for ancient Tamil warrior.
List of Duties – Purananuru 312
One of beautiful poems of Sangam Puram Literature or the Heroic poetry. Mother describes duty of father, king, blacksmith and … More
How many Auvaiyars?
Auvaiyar is one of the most famous poet in Tamil Literature. But has there been only one Auvaiyar ? I … More
Ravana Vs Rama – Dravidian Vs Aryan – Kambaramayanam – Part 2
Political situation of Tamil Nadu During Sangam era, the land was divided into self sufficient food producing units called Naatus. … More
Ravana vs Rama-Dravidian vs Aryan ??? – Kambaramayanam- Part1
Most of the people who have read Kambaramayana or have heard the story of Ramayana in Tamil tend to believe … More
The Good and The Ugly – Purananuru 167
167 நீயே, அமர் காணின் அமர் கடந்து, அவர் படை விலக்கி எதிர் நிற்றலின், வாஅள் வாய்த்த வடு ஆழ் யாக்கையொடு, கேள்விக்கு இனியை; கட்கு இன்னாயே: … More
King who gave his head as a gift!-purananuru-164-165
Kumanan was the chieftain/King of a mountain called Mutiram. His younger brother was jealous of him , so Kumanan gives … More
Songs from 4 regions in praise of the King – Silapadikaram
Back to my favorite epic Silapadikaram . Illango Adikal all through his book would have tried to reflect lives of … More
