September 20, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

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.