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  • Puranaanooru 28 – Worth of a wealthy life
    In this episode, we perceive the prosperity of a king's land, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 28, penned about the Chozha king Nalankilli by the poet Uraiyoor Muthukannan Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters' and renders words of advice to this Chozha king on living a worthy life.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 27 – Fame of a flower
    In this episode, we perceive stunning similes regarding life and death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 27, penned about the Chozha king Nalankilli by the poet Uraiyoor Muthukannan Saathanaar. Set in the category of 'Pothiviyial Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters', the verse renders words of advice to this Chozha king.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 26 – A ritual in red
    In this episode, we listen to an account of a war ritual, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 26, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Mangudi Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'king's victory' and speaks of the king's enemies and their curious claim to fame.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 25 – The pause of a pouncing spear
    In this episode, we perceive ancient customs during and after a battle, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 25, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Kallaadanaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory', the verse talks about the events and consequences of the battle at Thalaiyaalankaanam.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 24 – Live the good life
    In this episode, we relish joyous moments from the lives of common people in ancient times, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 24, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Mangudi Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Pothiviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters' and renders thoughts on living a good life unto this Pandya king.
    10 min
  • Puranaanooru 23 – Escape of a female deer
    In this episode, we perceive scenes of destruction in war, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 23, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Kallaadanaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'a king's victory', the verse presents the elements of ruin in the king's enemy nations.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 22 – A powerful protection
    In this episode, we perceive the portrait of a king's land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 22, penned about the Chera King Yaanaikatchey Maantharancheral Irumporai, by the poet Kurunkozhiyoor Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'a king's victory' and speaks of protection and peace in this king's domain.
    9 min
  • Puranaanooru 21 – An impenetrable fort
    In this episode, we learn of the design of an ancient fort, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 21, penned about the Pandya King Kaanapereyil Kadantha Ukkira Peruvazhuthi by the poet Aiyoor Moolankizhaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'king's victory', the verse celebrates the capture of a famous fort in Sangam times.
    8 min
  • Puranaanooru 20 – A land of peace
    In this episode, we relish a heartwarming portrayal of a king's rule, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 20, penned about the Chera King Yaanaikatchey Maantharancheral Irumporai, by the poet Kurunkozhiyoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'a king's victory' and elaborates on the elements in this king's just and victorious reign.
    10 min
  • Puranaanooru 19 – At an ancient battlefield
    In this episode, we listen to the exploits of a king on a battlefield, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 19, penned about the Pandya king Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Kudapulaviyanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'a king's victory' and speaks of how the king won over seven rival rulers at a famous battle in Tamil history.
    7 min

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