April 24, 2024 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we listen to impressive words of praise about a lord of a minor domain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 388, penned about the Leader Pannan by the poet Madurai Alakkar Gnaalalaar Makanaar Mallanaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘Praise’, the verse talks about a poet’s determination to spread the fame of this ruler.