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[thereader-radhika]

Malayadhwaja Pandyan in Mahabharata

Pandya, who dwelt on the coast-land near the sea, came accompanied by troops of various kinds to Yudhishthira.

This Pandya king is addressed by two names in the epic - Malayadhwaja and Sarangadhwaja. 'Malaya' and 'Saranga' both mean "sandalwood" and the name is derived from the Tripuranthaka aspect of Shiva, who made Malaya mountains (named for the Sandal trees that grow on it) his yoke during the burning of the triple cities. He is a very fascinating character.

During Yuddhishtira's Rajasuya, Pandya and Chola monarchs brought gifts which were accepted, but they were not allowed inside.

And the Kings of Chola and Pandya, though they brought numberless jars of gold filled with fragrant sandal juice from the hills of Malaya, and loads of sandal and aloe wood from the Dardduras hills, and many gems of great brilliancy and fine cloths inlaid with gold, did not obtain permission (to enter).

Discrimination! Discrimination!

His country was annexed by Vrishnis at some point and his father was killed by Sri Krishna himself.

It was he [Krishna] that slew King Pandya by striking his breast against his . . .

He yearned for vengeance and trained under the renowned teachers of that era for that purpose. Even if he couldn't have killed Krishna, he was capable of causing great damage, as we can see later. But he listened to good counsel and gave up his revenge fantasies for the greater good. Very admirable indeed.

The mighty Sarangadhvaja . . . his country having been invaded and his kinsmen having fled, his father had been slain by Krishna in battle. Obtaining weapons then from Bhishma and Drona, Rama and Kripa, prince Sarangadhvaja became, in weapons, the equal of Rukmi and Karna and Arjuna and Achyuta. He then desired to destroy the city of Dvaraka and subjugate the whole world. Wise friends, however, from desire of doing him good, counselled him against that course. Giving up all thoughts of revenge, he is now ruling his own dominions.

One can even say that Malayadhwajan became a karmayogi before Krishna advised Gita to Arjunan, by not chasing personal glory and fighting selflessly for the people who were consistently bad to his clan.

Praised as "hardly inferior to Indra on the field of battle" and "followed when he fights by numberless warriors of great courage", Malayadhwajan led one of the 7 akshauhinis of the Pandava faction and fought valiantly until the 16th day of the battle. I don't understand what was he doing with those Pandavas who wouldn't let him or his father (I not sure about the timeline) enter the Rajasuya yajnasala.

On the 16th day, as he was destroying Karna's army which "began to turn round like the potter's wheel", Ashwatthama challenged him to one-to-one combat. When he fought Ashwatthama, Karna destroyed the army that surrounded him and Ashwatthama destroyed his chariot, as his arrows were unable to pierce the King himself. The epic says that Ashwatthama was quite excited by this fight and didn't slay Pandyan when he got an opening because he wanted to fight for some more time. Malayadhwajan climbed a stray elephant and threw lances at Ashwatthama who narrowly escaped with his beautiful crown shattered. This infuriated him and he killed the king, his elephant and the final six warriors that followed their Lord.

At this, Ashvatthama blazed up with exceeding rage . . . and took up four and ten shafts capable of inflicting great pain upon foes. . . with three the two arms and the head of the king, and with six he slew the six mighty car-warriors, endued with great effulgence, that followed king Pandya . . .

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[rathiman]

கண்ணிக்கனி(Kannikani) is the word the author is referencing. Banger essay btw, it is A good woman, a very good woman: Tamil cinema's women by C. S. Lakshmi in Tamil Cinema - The cultural politics of India’s other film industry.

[leanderkevin]

ஞாயிறு/ Ñāyiṟu (The Sun) இனிய பொங்கல் நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!!!! Featuring THE Tamil Festival, we have arrived at the next instalment of our Tarot series- The Sun. Pongal is perhaps THE most popular Tamil festival. Marking the beginning of the very significant month of தை (Thai) in the Tamil calendar, Pongal is a three-day harvest festival that celebrates the reaping the benefits of months-long labour. The first day of Pongal is Thai Pongal and marks the beginning of the month of தை (thai). The second day is Māttu Pongal. As the name suggests, it is the day that farmers bathe their cattle, decorate them with turmeric, saffron and garlands, and feed them food to thank them for their help in producing a bountiful harvest. The final day is Kānum Pongal. Kānum literally means "see". This day is dedicated to meeting with family and friends, catch up, and just have a good time. Jallikattu, also called Manjuvirattu, is another highlight of Pongal festivities- a kind of bull chasing where players have to hang on to a running bull long enough to untie the cloth tied to its horns for a prize. If no one succeeds in doing so, the prize goes to the bull's owner. The most important thing, perhaps, is how communal and inclusive Pongal is. Pongal is a TAMIL festival celebrated by Tamils and Tamil enthusiasts globally. To label Pongal as 'Hindu' is not only a gross misunderstanding, but only adds to the harmful and flawed idea that the Tamil identity is synonymous with Hinduism, which, as we have already seen on multiple occasions, cannot be further from the truth. A common argument is that Pongal is Hindu because it's centred around thanking the Sun 'god'. Nature worship is so ancient it goes beyond the birth of any organised religion, and is a common indigenous practice worldwide, a practice that no organised religion can claim ownership over. So go ahead, eat cakkara Pongal, go out and most importantly, be grateful to the farmers who put food on our table. Pongal is for EVERYONE! 😘🫰🏽✨ #leanderscribbles#tamil#தமிழ்#tamilartist#tamilart#tamilculture#tamilhistory#tamilheritage#pongal#jallikattu#tamilheritagemonth#eelam#india#asia#southasia#asianart https://www.instagram.com/p/CnbME0sh4Os/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fueldigi]

HAPPY TAMIL NEW YEAR 2024

FDM wish you a happy and prosperous Tamil New Year. May this auspicious occasion bring you and your family pleasure and success!

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Happy Tamil New Year 2024 to all my friends and followers! 🎊 May this year be filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities. #TamilTraditions #ChennaiPride #2024

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"Wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous Tamil New Year filled with new beginnings and cultural richness! May this auspicious day bring you happiness, success, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Happy Tamil New Year!

[maduraitourist]

Wishing everyone a Happy Tamil New Year! 🎉 May this new year bring you joy, prosperity, and endless adventures. Let's celebrate the richness of Tamil culture and heritage together!

[amigoways]

🎉🌟 @Amigoways Wishing a தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்…! 2024 🎊🌸

இந்த வருட புத்தாண்டு உங்களது வாழ்வில் மிகுந்த சந்தோசங்களையும் வளங்களையும் கொண்டுவரவாழ்த்துகிறேன், இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்…!

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[thereader-radhika]

Kalingattuparani

A parani is particular kind of Tamil literary composition which eulogises a warrior who has killed a thousand male elephants on the battle - field. A curious thing about this genre is that it is named after the vanquished foe.

Kalingattuparani is the most famous of all paranis. Composed by Jayamkondar, the poet laureate of Kulottunga Chola, it depicts the Chola invasion of Kalinga. It celebrates the triumph of  Karunakara Tondaiman, the lord of Vandaiyar, a general of Kulottunga. Karunakara Tondaiman defeated the Kalinga king Anantavarman and planted a pillar of victory in Kalinga. However, we should remember that these are literary works produced under the patronage of rulers to appease them.

I would like to present a short extract from this great work used in the 2010 film Raavanan:

Let us begin the war Let us begin the war Soldiers on both camps shouted War cries reverberated like the roar of the ocean! Charge the cavalry here! Send the elephant division there! These war cries went on increasing!

They stringed their strong bows Rending all the directions by their noise! In the battle-field War cries struck the world dumb!

Both the armies dashed against each other Like the confrontation of two oceans; The charging of the cavalries Like the confrontation of foaming waves!

Warring elephants dashed against each other Like the clash of the mountains! Chariots charged against each other Like the clash of the clouds!

This is from Tamil Nadu

@kathaniii

[leanderkevin]

"தமிழ்த்தாய்"/"Thamizhthai" (Mother Tamizh) Today in 1950 India became a Republic, and to commemorate, every year a parade takes place in Delhi, which includes a float from each state showcasing their respective cultures. This year however, the state of Tamil Nadu, along with the other South Indian states (except Karnataka) and West Bengal will not be featured as their floats were rejected. The reason TN was given- the freedom fighters displayed (V.O.C., Veeramangai Velu Nachiyar, Marudhu Pandiyar and Bharathiyar) were not "well known". The sheer audacity and ignorance of the statement makes me gag. But, let’s not go deeper into that. As a civilisation, Tamizhar go back at least 3,200 years, with our language, one of the oldest spoken in the world, at its centre. Our culture and language now is fairly well preserved, though much has been either lost, appropriated or assimilated. Our passion for Tamizh is something I take intense pride in. Nevertheless, unfair power structures have and still continue to exist. Homophobia, transphobia, sexism and casteism continue to run rampant. For a people who claim to be very accepting and inclusive (which we are), when are we going to show the same love to our own? So what can we do? I don't know. I understand that this isn't a very good time, considering everything that's going on, but the fact still remains- we have a lot of work to do. It's long overdue and we need to start NOW. Proper research to educate ourselves on our own culture and history (both the good AND the bad), about how being Tamizh is an ethnicity beyond religion and that Tamizhar are not inherently "Hindus", is essential. Blind fanaticism, disregard for facts and adamance over folk etymology are a huge disservice. We have a long way to go, but we'll get there. Unlearn, relearn, research, reconnect, and contribute. PS- Those responsible for the genocide of Eela Tamizhar and the oppression of Indian Tamizh fisherfolk at the SL-India border are yet to be held accountable. வாழ்க தமிழ். வளர்க தமிழ். #leanderscribbles#tamil#தமிழ்#tamilartist#tamilart#tamilculture#tamilhistory#tamilheritagemonth#eelam#casteism#india#asia#asianart#republicday https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLuIs4BAvE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tamilbooks]

Ramanichandran is a popular Tamil-language novelist known for her romantic novels. Ramanichandran is a popular Tamil-language novelist known for her romantic novels.

ரமணிச்சந்திரன் தனது காதல் நாவல்களுக்காக அறியப்பட்ட பிரபலமான தமிழ் மொழி நாவலாசிரியர் ஆவார். ரமணிச்சந்திரன் தனது காதல் நாவல்களுக்காக அறியப்பட்ட பிரபலமான தமிழ் மொழி நாவலாசிரியர் ஆவார்.

[idolsarts]

📚✨ Explore Tamil Nadu's Rich Literary Tradition! 🌟🔥

Discover the captivating world of Tamil novels, deep-rooted in culture and heritage. From historical epics to contemporary masterpieces, Tamil literature offers a treasure trove of stories waiting to be explored. 📖🌺

[jenomaran2]

Investing in Real Estate: How to Choose the Right Property for Your Portfolio

Investing in Real Estate across India can be easy or tough depending on the amount of homework you do and the ground realities in the particular market that you are looking to invest in. For a start, you can run a Google search for real estate developers in Pondicherry and analyze the search results to gain an overview of real estate activity in a lesser-known Indian city. In recent times real estate in nearly every Indian city, town, and even villages have been seeing tremendous buyer interest taking the prices to dizzy heights. Let us now consider some of the key factors that can help you choose the right property for your portfolio.

Choose your location Most people have their own preferences in terms of location and therefore it is essential that you determine where exactly in India you are looking to invest in real estate. Many people also think that tier I cities will bring better ROI because the demand is always rising and space is inelastic. Although this is true as a thumb rule, in India tier II and tier III towns are also witnessing healthy growth and capital appreciation. You can examine the top 10 builders in Pondicherry to understand how the market in this south Indian city is poised.

Marketable title This is perhaps the most important part of your real estate investment in India. Irrespective of whether you are buying an open land, a constructed home, a flat, or any other type of property, ensuring that you are getting a marketable title is paramount. Ideally, you should obtain a copy of the title deed for the property you are planning to buy and obtain a legal opinion for the document. You should ensure that you are getting this opinion from a legal professional who is conversant with property laws and conveyancing. If you are buying a flat, you should ask for the title deed of the composite property and get it examined. In this process, the vendor should also provide you with a copy of the mother document that establishes the vendor’s right to the property. The best builders in Pondicherry will be happy to assist you in this regard.

Value appreciation If you are investing to earn a decent profit at a later point in time, you should study the demand/supply situation in the neighborhood that you are planning to invest in to understand the future potential. Generally, the value appreciation is healthy in major metros and tier II and tier III towns/cities. There are several factors that will influence the price movement in any region. The best way to play it safe is by getting a professional SWOT analysis done for the property you are planning to buy.