Sangam Lit
Sangam Lit is an English podcast by Nandini Karky on 2000 year old classical Tamil poetry from the Sangam Era. Explore ancient lands and minds through these reflections. Travel to the past, connect to the present and gather lessons for the future. Get lit!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 362
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ainkurunooru 241-250: Divining the Truth
In this episode, we perceive events around a divination ritual, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work Ainkurunooru 241-250, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kab…
00:12:50 |
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 231-240: Alas The Poor Lass
In this episode, we perceive parting pain and hear of daring plans, as depicted in Sangam Literary work Ainkurunooru 231-240, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet …
00:12:14 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 221-230: Conversations between Companions
In this episode, we perceive the emotions around parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 221-230, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
00:13:24 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 211-220: Words to a mountain woman
In this episode, we observe the elements and emotions in an ancient hill country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 211-220, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penn…
00:15:11 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 201-210: The man and his mountain
In this episode, we explore the sights and emotions of the hill country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 201-210, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by th…
00:17:22 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 191-200: Tell O Shell
In this episode, we listen to the stories echoing from the sounds of shell bangles, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 191-200, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and pe…
00:14:18 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 181-190: Ballad of the Blue Lotus
In this episode, we perceive the beauty of a blue lotus, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 181-190, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and penned by the poet Ammoovanaar…
00:13:17 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 171-180: Ticket to Thondi
In this episode, we perceive the glory of an ancient seaside town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 171-180, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and penned by the poet A…
00:15:16 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 161-170: On the wings of a gull
In this episode, we hop in step with a white sea gull to learn of the love dynamics between the man and the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 161-170, situated in the ‘Neythal’…
00:14:01 |
Tue 18 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 151-160: Case of Mistaken Identity
In this episode, we perceive the allegorical actions of a stork and a white seabird chick, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 151-160, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ …
00:13:24 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 141-150: Tigerclaw Tales
In this episode, we observe changing scenes around an element of the seashore, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 141-150, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and penned …
00:09:37 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 131-140: Breaking Bard
In this episode, we hear the rebuke rendered to a bard, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 131-140, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and penned by the poet Ammoovanaar…
00:09:13 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 121-130: Image of Innocence
In this episode, we perceive a portrait of a naive maiden, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 121-130, situated in the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and penned by the poet Ammoovana…
00:09:29 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 111-120: Lament of the Lady
In this episode, we listen to words rendered to the confidante, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 111-120, situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and penned by the poet Amm…
00:11:12 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 101-110: For Mother’s Attention
In this episode, we listen to the confidante's words about the man and lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 101-110, situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and penned by…
00:14:40 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 91 to 100: Ballad of the Buffalo
In this episode, we observe the antics of a buffalo, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 91 to 100, situated in the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and penned by the poet Orambokiya…
00:15:56 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 81 to 90 – Speaking of Sulking
In this episode, we perceive many variations of sulking, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 81 to 90, situated in the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and penned by the poet Orambok…
00:13:54 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 71 to 80 – Tales of Bath
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the bathing culture of the ancients, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 71 to 80, situated in the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and penn…
00:12:29 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 61 to 70 – Lady in the spotlight
In this episode, we perceive the emotions of the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 61 to 70, situated in the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and penned by the poet Orambokiy…
00:13:03 |
Tue 04 Jun 2024
Ainkurunooru 51 to 60 – Heed to the Confidante
In this episode, we hear the impactful words of the lady's confidante, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 51 to 60, situated in the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and penned by th…
00:13:34 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
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