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Aganaanooru 5 – The mere thought of parting
June 06, 2025

In this episode, we relish the micro-elements of expressed emotions, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 5, penned by the Chera King Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is situated in

Aganaanooru 4 – Blooming in the rains
June 05, 2025

In this episode, we perceive the blooming beauty of a forest in the rains, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 4, penned by Kurungudi Maruthanaar. Set amidst the blooms of the 'Mullai' o

Aganaanooru 3 – To part or not to part
June 04, 2025

In this episode, we perceive the striking shades of inner conflict , as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 3, penned by Eyinanthai Makanaar Ilankeeranaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paa

Aganaanooru 2 – Sweet nectar and sleeping monkey
June 03, 2025

In this episode, we delve into the art of conveying a nuanced message, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 2, penned by Kabilar. Set among the rocks and boulders of the 'Kurinji' or 'Moun

Aganaanooru 1 – A promise to never part
June 02, 2025

I'm delighted to begin our exploration of Aganaanooru, a collection of four hundred verses of poetry, arranged with precision to echo the inner life of ancient Tamils. In this episode, we perceive the

Kalithogai 150 – A promise to return
February 14, 2025

In this episode, we listen to the consoling words of the confidante, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 150, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal

Kalithogai 149 – Past promises and present duties
February 13, 2025

In this episode, we perceive abstractions on ethics in human behaviour, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 149, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coas

Kalithogai 148 – Dusk and Dawn
February 12, 2025

In this episode, we listen to a lady's conversation with an evening, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 148, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal

Kalithogai 147 – Raving and Recovering
February 11, 2025

In this episode, we listen to a lady's pleas to the world around, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 147, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal La

Kalithogai 146 – Suffering and Soaring
February 10, 2025

In this episode, we perceive the soaring suffering in a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 146, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landsca