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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 118 – Demise and Devastation
    In this episode, we perceive the angst in a poet's heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 118, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Miscellaneous matters' and talks about the ruin that has come to the king's country after his demise.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 117 – Reign of prosperity
    In this episode, we perceive the past prosperity of the king's land, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 117, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Miscellaneous matters', the verse details the unceasing natural wealth of the king's country during his reign.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 116 – Counts then and now
    In this episode, we listen to an account of how life has changed after a momentous event, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 116, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters' and talks about the past and present in the life of the king's daughters.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 115 – Flowing with water and wine
    In this episode, we listen to the nostalgic words of a person parting away, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 115, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters', the verse talks about the riches of the king's land.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 114 – A mountain sans the monarch
    In this episode, we perceive the past fame of Parambu peak, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 114, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters' and renders a subtle message about a place bereft of its ruler.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 113 – In the midst of grief
    In this episode, we listen to words expressing grief, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 113, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters', the verse talks about the past prosperity of the land.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 112 – Between two moons
    In this episode, we listen to a lament, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 112, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the king's daughters. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters' and details the changes in the lives of these maiden.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 111 – A drum and a spear
    In this episode, we perceive an ironic situation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 111, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Nochchi Thinai' or 'King's defence from within', the verse talks about who can attain the peak of Parambu with ease.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 110 – The king and the poet
    In this episode, we perceive the poet's bond with the king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 110, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari and sung to the three great rulers by the poet Kabilar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Nochchi Thinai' or 'King's defence from within' and reiterates the pointlessness of a war with the king.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 109 – Undeterred by any siege
    In this episode, we learn of the impenetrable nature of the king's domain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 109, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Nochchi Thinai' or 'King's defence from within', the verse elaborates on why the efforts of attacking kings was futile.
    8 min

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