Sangam Lit

In this episode, we encounter not one but two kings of that ancient era, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 58, penned about the Chozha King Kuraapalli Thunjiya Perunthirumaavalavan and the Pandya King Velliampalathu Thunjiya Peruvazhuthi by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaari Kannanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise' and delights in the together stand of these two rulers.

In this episode, we hear a plea to a warring king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 57, penned about the Pandya King Ilavanthikaipalli Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaarikannanaar. Set in the category of 'Vanji Thinai' or 'King's prowess', the verse focuses on the acts of a king in the middle of a siege.

In this episode, we perceive the comparison of a pantheon of gods to a patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 56, penned about the Pandya King Ilavanthikaipalli Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Madurai Kanakkaayanaar Makanaar Nakkeeranaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadan Thinai' or 'king's praise' and celebrates the virtues of this king.

In this episode, we listen to a tribute paid to a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 55, penned about the Pandya King Ilavanthikaipalli Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadan Thinai' or 'King's praise', the verse renders words of advice to the ruler.

In this episode, we perceive the contrasting perspectives that a ruler presents, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 54, penned about the Chera King Kuttuvan Kothai by the poet Konaattu Erichaloor Maadalan Madurai Kumaranaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory' and talks about the compassion and strength of this Chera king.

In this episode, we perceive the respect Sangam poets had for their predecessors, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 53, penned about the Chera King Maantharancheral Irumporai by the poet Porunthil Ilankeeranaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory', the verse mentions about the poet's attempts to capture the essence of the king's war exploits.

In this episode, we perceive the changing nature of a nation caught in a war, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 52, penned about the Pandya King Koodakaarathu Thunjiya Maaran Vazhuthi by the poet Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'king's victory' and talks about the past and future of enemy lands.

In this episode, we perceive the fury of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 51, penned about the Pandya King Koodakaarathu Thunjiya Maaran Vazhuthi by the poet Aiyoor Mudavanaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory', the verse speaks about the state of those who oppose this Pandya king.

In this episode, we perceive the noble act of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 50, penned about the Chera King Thakadur Erintha Peruncheral Irumporai, by the poet Mosi Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadan Thinai' or 'King's praise' and depicts the tolerance and compassion of this Chera king.

In this episode, we learn of the geographic extent of a king's domain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Purananooru 49, penned about the Chera king Kokothai Maarban by the poet Poikaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise', the verse celebrates the wealth in the land of the Chera King.