September 6, 2023 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive people’s astonishment in a series of events, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 217, penned about the Chozha king Koperunchozhan and the poet Pisiraanthaiyaar by the poet Poththiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and talks about the helplessness experienced after the demise of a king.