Sangam Lit

In this episode, we listen to the lament of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 248, penned by the poet Okkoor Masaathanaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common themes', the verse provides a glimpse into the ascetic life of a widow in ancient times.

In this episode, we perceive the distress of a bereaved woman, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 247, penned about the Pandya Queen Perunkoppendu by the poet Madurai Peraalavaayar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and talks about devotion in a moment of distress.

In this episode, we listen to the emotional words of a woman, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 246, penned by a Pandya Queen Perunkoppendu, wife of Pandya King Boothapandiyan. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse sketches the austerity expected in the life of widows.

In this episode, we perceive the grief of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 245, penned by a Chera King Kottampalathu Thunjiya Maakothai. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse portrays a rather unique context amidst these Purananooru verses.

In this episode, we are presented with an incomplete thought, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 244, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and hints at the helplessness perceived by people.

In this episode, we perceive nostalgia about the past, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 243, penned by the poet Thodithalai Vizhuthandinaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse contrasts two different stages of life.

In this episode, we listen to words spoken to a jasmine bush, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 242, penned about the local leader Ollaiyoor Kizhaan Magan Perunchaathan by the poet Kudavayil Keerathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and sketches the mood of sorrow that spreads in a town.

In this episode, we observe the mythological beliefs about afterlife, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 241, penned about the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Uraiyoor Enicheri Mudamosiyaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse talks about the welcome the king is about to receive.

In this episode, we perceive the helplessness of supplicants, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 240, penned about the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Kuttuvan Keeranaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse details the before and after of a king's death.

In this episode, we listen to the list of virtues of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 239, penned about the Velir King Nambi Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Pereyil Muruvalaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and attempts to resolve a dilemma about a funeral practice.