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Master piece from Silapadigaram – Kovalan – Kannagi Wedding night
This one of the master piece in Tamil Literature. A beautiful poem describing beauty of a women. Kovalan on his wedding night with Kannagi, describes her beauty. Must read for anyone whether you know Tamil or not.
Expectation of man and a women in a relationship – Kovalan and Madhavi from Silapadikaram
Probably the most popular belief might be that Kovalan went behind Madahavi and spent all money for her and when … More
Ilango’s Vaigai and Kamban’s Godavari
As I always say Silapadigaram is one of the most poetical epics you can ever read. Though Silapadikaram has lot … More
Pandiya King’s mistress – Silapadikaram
வையமும், சிவிகையும், மணிக் கால் அமளியும், உய்யானத்தின் உறு துணை மகிழ்ச்சியும், சாமரைக் கவரியும், தமனிய அடைப்பையும், கூர் நுனை வாளும், கோமகன் கொடுப்ப; பெற்ற செல்வம் … More
Sangam song which was the basis for the MGR movie -Kurunthokai 31
I will first start with the poem and its translation. குறுந்தொகை 31 மள்ளர் குழீஇய விழவி னானும் மகளிர் தழீஇய துணங்கை யானும் … 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
Girl with love sickness mocking the priest of Murugan
This post deals with love sickness of women. I have collected various poems on love sickness and their translations from … More
Silapadigaram Part 1
Silapadikaram Book one:Puhar Canto one: The Blessings சிலப்பதிகாரம் – புகார்க் காண்டம் மங்கல வாழ்த்துப் பாடல் Puhar(Poompuhar) was a wealthy river port … More
A brief introduction to history of Silapadikaram
I consider it a pity that we Tamilians don’t know any of our epics. Most of us only know the … More
