Sangam Lit

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Latest Episodes

Aganaanooru 125 – Quelling a formidable foe
November 14, 2025

In this episode, we listen to an angry retort to an inanimate element, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 125, penned by Paranar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse weaves in a relevant historica

Aganaanooru 124 – Back with the beloved
November 13, 2025

In this episode, we listen to a man’s yearning to be back home, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 124, penned by Madurai Aruvai Vaanikan Ilavettanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming jasmines and buzzing bees of the &#8216

Aganaanooru 123 – Backwards and Forwards
November 12, 2025

In this episode, we perceive the troubled mind of a man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 123, penned by Kaveripoompattinaththu Kaarikkannanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landsc

Aganaanooru 122 – Troubles in a Tryst
November 11, 2025

In this episode, we listen to a list of impediments to trysting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 122, penned by Paranar. Set amidst the hooting owls and crowing roosters of the 'Kurin

Aganaanooru 121 – Discomfort for the Delicate
November 10, 2025

In this episode, we perceive an animated reaction to a proposal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 121, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landsc

Aganaanooru 120 – Song of the red-naped ibis
November 07, 2025

In this episode, we listen to a pointed request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 120, penned by Nakeeranaar. The verse is situated in the blue-lotus blooming backwaters of the 'Neytha

Aganaanooru 119 – Sigh of a wounded elephant
November 06, 2025

In this episode, we perceive the yearning in a lady to part away with her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 119, penned by Kudavayil Keeraththanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Dryland

Aganaanooru 118 – By day by night
November 05, 2025

In this episode, we perceive words of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 118, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the roars of drums and tigers in the 'Kurinji'

Aganaanooru 117 – In the hands of another
November 04, 2025

In this episode, we listen to a mother's words of love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 117, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse bring

Aganaanooru 116 – Louder than a victor’s shout
November 03, 2025

In this episode, we hear the reason for a refusal, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 116, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the paddy stalks and lotus blooms of the 'Marut