December 2, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive scenes from a tragic battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 62, penned about the Chera King Kudakko Neduncheralathan and Chozha king Verpahradakkai Peruviral Killi by the poet Kazhaathalaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Thumbai Thinai’ or ‘battle of two kings’ and relates scenes of pain and loss in a battlefield.