Poetic Hyperbole in Ancient Tamilakam
The poet, Kapilar of Vel Pari legend, like all poets of his era, was given to exaggerations. Sometimes the superlatives …
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War Animals of Ancient South India
Updated 5 Nov 2019 @ 9.25 am Singapore time. – Tiger skin – usually from a tiger hunted by the …
Bard and Benefactor
Bards of ancient South India praised the military victories of kings and received fabulous gifts. When the kings embarked on …
Beauty in Ancient Tamilakam
Interesting how society’s ideals change over time. I could never understand this modern aversion to hair on limbs – especially …
Vel Pari YouTube Video
First attempt… let me know what you think. Comment below or head on to my YouTube channel. Hit the pre-order. …
20. Vel Pari: Searing Love
The Paramarajah’s second wife, pink and pulpy, had already given him two sons. Nedunkilli, two years old; and Nalankilli, one. …
19. Vel Pari: The Cholan’s Son
When she summoned me, with great audacity I ignored her. But she persisted. And I resisted. I was afraid, not …
18. Vel Pari: Conqueror or Conquered?
One evening, the queen summoned me to her royal apartments. I found myself in the deep study room, an elegant …
17. Vel Pari: Gateway to Power and Pleasure
Though the queen had seen me in the academy, when we met in her private chambers, she studied my person …
16. Vel Pari: The Cholan King’s Secret Lover
Cross not swords with fools, lest your antagonism renders them worthy – Kachagan – How did we, Kachagan, Rector of …
