Aganaanooru 264 – Won’t he realise?

In this episode, we perceive the angst of a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 264, penned by Umbarkkaattu Ilankannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming white flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and sketches the suffering in being apart from a beloved.Read more

Aganaanooru 263 – If only I had known

In this episode, we listen to words of angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 263, penned by Karuvoor Kannampaalanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse reveals a mother's emotion in the midst of discomforting news. Read more

Aganaanooru 262 – Ecstasy of fulfilment

In this episode, we perceive the ecstasy of a person in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 262, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the splashing cascades of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and presents a historic incident in vivid detail.Read more

Aganaanooru 261 – Walk on ahead O beloved

In this episode, we listen to a narration of events that unfolded, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 261, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse subtly sketches a moment of love.Read more

Aganaanooru 260 – Sunset hour on the shore

In this episode, we listen to a troubled conversation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 260, penned by Mosi Karaiyanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming backwaters of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and paints a vivid portrait of a shore at sunset.Read more

Aganaanooru 259 – Encouragement to depart

In this episode, we listen to words of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 259, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse reveals the role of a confidante in directing the love life of the lady.Read more

Aganaanooru 258 – Portrait of disappointment

In this episode, we perceive a portrait of disappointment, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 258, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the dark and dangerous paths of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and etches the failure of a mission and its emotional consequences.Read more

Aganaanooru 257 – Words of admiration

In this episode, we perceive an expression of awe uttered to a beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 257, penned by Uraiyoor Maruthuvan Thaamotharanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse portrays the dangers of traversing this domain.Read more

Aganaanooru 256 – An act of justice

In this episode, we perceive a sharp refusal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 256, penned by Madurai Tamizh Koothanaar Kaduvan Mallanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming lilies of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape', and depicts an anecdote about an act of justice in those times.Read more

Aganaanooru 255 – From the shore to the sea

In this episode, we listen to a unique tale of parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 255, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches the yearning in a heart, torn apart by the hand of fate.Read more

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