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
Aganaanooru 25 – He’ll be back
In this episode, we hear words of consolation rendered to a grieving heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 25, penned by Ollaiyoor Thantha Boothappaandiyan. Set in the 'Paalai' or …
00:06:07 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 24 – Here and there
In this episode, we perceive a man's angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 24, penned by Aavoor Moolankizhaar. Set amidst the flowering bushes of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape'…
00:04:45 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 23 – Isn’t it time?
In this episode, we relish the beauty of changing seasons, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 23, penned by Orodakathu Kantharathanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the …
00:05:06 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 22 – Ritual and Rationale
In this episode, we hear a strong statement defending a person, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 22, penned by Veri Paadiya Kaamakanniyaar. Set amidst the cascades and slopes of the '…
00:06:34 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 21 – A nudge to a falling heart
In this episode, we perceive a path to face the fall in motivation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 21, penned by Kaavanmullai Poothanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape'…
00:08:30 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 20 – From Freedom to Confinement
In this episode, we perceive a subtle plea for a change in action, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 20, penned by Ulochchanaar. Set amidst the sands and groves of the 'Neythal' or 'C…
00:06:10 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 19 – Return to her fold
In this episode, we observe a person's dilemma at the crossroads, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 19, penned by Porunthil Ilankeeranaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Dry…
00:04:48 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 18 – Swimming in love’s wild river
In this episode, we perceive the dangers in trysting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 18, penned by Kabilar. Set amidst the wild streams of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape', the…
00:05:30 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 17 – Little feet of a delicate daughter
In this episode, we listen to a mother's lament, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 17, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse echoes the thoughts…
00:05:55 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 16 – Love for a child
In this episode, we listen to a response to a denial, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 16, penned by Saakalaasanaar. Set amidst the lush lotuses of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands lands…
00:06:07 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 15 – A mother’s prayer
In this episode, we get to know some historical characters, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 15, penned by Maamoolanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape' …
00:05:55 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 14 – Despair to Delight
In this episode, we perceive a before-and-after story, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 14, penned by Okkoor Maasaathanaar. Set amidst the moist red earth of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest l…
00:07:07 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 13 – Wealth or Togetherness
In this episode, we listen to a thoughtful response, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 13, penned by Perunthalai Saaththanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landsc…
00:06:28 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 12 – Fear not in vain
In this episode, we perceive a strategy for course correction, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 12, penned by Kabilar. Set amidst the squeaks and squawks of squirrels and parrots in t…
00:06:07 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 11 – If only…
In this episode, we listen to a parted lady's anguish, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 11, penned by the prolific Sangam poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Dr…
00:06:49 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 10 – Fishing in life’s seas
In this episode, we listen to persuasive words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 10, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set amidst the waves and sands of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape', th…
00:05:15 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 9 – Home is where the heart is
In this episode, we perceive an exquisite moment of anticipation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 9, penned by Kallaadanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands lands…
00:07:02 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 8 – Crossing the dark and dangerous
In this episode, we perceive the dangers in trysting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 8, penned by Perunkundroor Kizhaar. Set amidst the hills and slopes of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountai…
00:07:26 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 7 – A doe in the drylands
In this episode, we look into the distraught emotions of a mother, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 7, penned by Kayamanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landsca…
00:05:40 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Aganaanooru 6 – Mock not my age
In this episode, we perceive the ire of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 6, penned by Paranar. Set amidst the lush fields and ponds of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape',…
00:07:48 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
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