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Kalithogai 74 – Flower-hopping bee

In this episode, we listen to the sharp censure of the lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 74, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and vividly sketches the man's infidelity. Read More
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Kalithogai 73 – Foolproof vision

In this episode, we observe the perceptive eyes of the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 73, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and talks about the deceptive actions of the man. Read More
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Kalithogai 72 – The signs of others

In this episode, we listen to an anguished question, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 72, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and provides insight about the prominent workers in a town setting. Read More
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Kalithogai 71 – Debunking false oaths

In this episode, we perceive a lady's fury at her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 71, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the lady's disappointment in the words of the man's supporters. Read More
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Kalithogai 70 – A wake-up call

In this episode, we listen to many sounds that arise in a town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 70, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and portrays the formidable foes of sleep. Read More
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Kalithogai 69 – Seeing through deception

In this episode, we listen to the sharp words of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 69, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the man's activities with courtesans. Read More
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Kalithogai 68 – Illusory relationship

In this episode, we perceive the anguished questions in the mind of the lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 68, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the illusory nature of the man's relationship. Read More
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Kalithogai 67 – The heart’s betrayal

In this episode, we listen to a lady's lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 67, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and echoes a feeling of betrayal in the lady. Read More
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Kalithogai 66 – Forgotten home and furious lady

In this episode, we perceive the ire of a lady towards her man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 66, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the escapades of the man with courtesans. Read More
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Kalithogai 65 – A trap for a tiger

In this episode, we listen to a curious incident that unfolded one night, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 65, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and attempts to convey the gravity of the situation in an indirect manner. Read More

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