300 episodes

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!

Sangam Lit Nandini Karky

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    • 4.7 • 18 Ratings

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!

    Ainkurunooru 191-200: Tell O Shell

    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 penned by the poet Ammoovanaar.

    • 14 min
    Ainkurunooru 181-190: Ballad of the Blue Lotus

    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.

    • 13 min
    Ainkurunooru 171-180: Ticket to Thondi

    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 Ammoovanaar.

    • 15 min
    Ainkurunooru 161-170: On the wings of a gull

    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’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and penned by the poet Ammoovanaar.

    • 14 min
    Ainkurunooru 151-160: Case of Mistaken Identity

    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’ and penned by the poet Ammoovanaar.

    • 13 min
    Ainkurunooru 141-150: Tigerclaw Tales

    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 by the poet Ammoovanaar.

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Omnamasiva 2016 ,

Proud of Tamil

Madam simply amazing 👍👍👌👌👌👌

Thanigs ,

This is a gift to Tamil community

Rendering of the poem is pristine. Voice is mesmerizing. Knowledge is deep. Explanation is concise and simple. Your service to Tamil community is a gift. Thank you!

ramkumarp ,

Very rare content and feels great to listen!!

Came upon this show by accident and I’m glad I found it. Have always been fascinated by Tamil literature. So far, my search was only within lyrics of movie songs and Tamil books. I cannot appreciate enough for the efforts of Nandini Karky in doing this show. It’s an absolute bliss to listen to our ancient literature with detailed description. Would’ve liked it even more if description is given in Tamil (spoken version) itself but understand the need for it to be in English to reach more people. Keep it going.

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