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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 300 – Searching with passion
    In this episode, we take in furious intentions that unfold in the battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 300, penned by the poet Arisil Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and sketches the passion of a soldier in his search for an enemy.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 299 – Contrast in the battlefront
    In this episode, we observe a clash of two armies, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 299, penned by the poet Pon Mudiyaar. Set in the category of 'Nochchi Thinai' or 'Defence from within', the verse contrasts the actions of the clashing forces.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 298 – Repaying kindness
    In this episode, we observe the relationship dynamics between a king and his soldiers, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 298, penned by the poet Aaliyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Recapturing' and indirectly reveals the noble virtues of a leader.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 297 – Soaring like a tree
    In this episode, we understand the preferences of victorious warriors, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 297, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the category of 'Vetchi Thinai' or 'Capturing', the verse differentiates two different types of towns in Sangam times.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 296 – A delay in returning
    In this episode, we observe the reaction to a person's absence as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 296, penned by the poet Vellai Maaranaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and talks about the virtue of a warrior.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 295 – Miracle in a mother
    In this episode, we perceive a miracle moment in the battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 295, penned by the poet Avvaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings', the verse sketches the courage of a warrior and the love of a mother.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 294 – Messenger of death
    In this episode, we perceive the confidence of a warrior, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 294, penned by the poet Perunthalai Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and brings alive an ancient battlefront.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 293 – Effects of war afar
    In this episode, we perceive problems caused by war, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 293, penned by the poet Nochi Niyamankizhaar. Set in the category of 'Kanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse talks about the call to war and the fall of a flower seller.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 292 – Rushing to receive
    In this episode, we listen to celebratory words about a person, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanoory 292, penned by the poet Virichiyoor Nannaakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vanji Thinai' or 'Prowess' and etches a portrait of a quirky character.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 291 – A king’s love
    In this episode, we observe the angst of a warrior's wife, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 291, penned by the poet Nedunkalathu Paranar. Set in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Recapturing', the verse talks about the king's respect and affection for this warrior.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry