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Thiruppavai
by AndalPart of Naalayira thivvya prabantham, Thriuppavai is a collection of 30 songs sung by Andal in praise of the Lord Mahavishnu. These songs are sung typically in the Tamil month of marghazhi culminating in the pongal festival in the month of Thai. It is said that Andal merged one with God at the end of these thirty days.
Thirukural
by ThiruvalluvarOrganized into three sections Thirukural is the one most ancients texts in Tamil that focuses on ethics. Known popularly as Ullaga Podhu Marai, Thirukural is made up of the three sections, viz, Arattu Paal, Porutpaal and Kaamattupaal
Literary Works of Bharathidaasan: Azhagin Cirippu
by Kanakasubbaratnam Alias BharathidasanPoet Bharathidasan’s style captivates the reader as he describes various aspects of nature.The rich poetry yet quite understandable by one and all is what makes Bharathidassa's poems so well loved.
Andal's Nachiyar Thirumozhi
by AndalAndal was a 10th century Tamil poet who is revered as a saint in the southern parts of India. Infact, she is considered as one of the twelve Alvars (saints) and the only woman Alvar (saint) of Vaishnavism (a cult devoted to Lord Vishnu). After her first work known as Thiruppavai, this one, Nachiyar Thirumozhi is the second compilation by Andal consisting of 143 verses. Through this poem, she disclosed her passionate yearning for Lord Vishnu. These 143 verses are a part of the 4000 hyms of Nalayira Divya Prabandham and are organized in 14 segments, each one called a tirumozhi. The poems compiled by Andal in her teenage years, display a high level of literary and religious maturity.
Kavichakravarthy Kambar
by Mahavidwan Ra Raghava IyengarKambar, a 12th centuary poet lived during the regime of King Rakendra Chola. In addition to the Ramayanam, Kambar has also authored other works like the Saraswathi Andathi and Kangai Puranam
Collin Katai (Sollin Kathai)
by M. VaradarajanA compilation of speeches of the author on educational broadcast over All India Radio at Chennai on the topics of 'power of words' for 5 days during 1952. The speeches cover the origin of words, usage, musical content, grammar and dialect.
Kalkiyin Sivakamiyin Sabadham Part I Tremor (Chapters 1-47)
by Kalki KrishnamurthyA historical four parts novel set in 7th Century in South India against the backdrop of various historical events and figures revolving around the Chalukya King, Pulikesi II laying a siege of Kanchi and Narasimhavarman avenging this by attacking Vatapi, the capital of the Chalukyas. Sivakami a dancer close to the heart of Pallava King Narasimhavaraman, vows that she would not leave Vatapi until Narasimhavarman burns it down and rescues her. Finally, Sivagami is united with her aging father. She is initially heart-broken on realising that Narasimhavarman is married to someone else, but later decides to dedicate herself to the God Shiva.
Kalkiyin Sivakamiyin Sabadham Part II Seige of Kanchi (Chapters1-55)
by Kalki KrishnamurthyA historical four parts novel set in 7th Century in South India against the backdrop of various historical events and figures revolving around the Chalukya King, Pulikesi II laying a siege of Kanchi and Narasimhavarman avenging this by attacking Vatapi, the capital of the Chalukyas. Sivakami a dancer close to the heart of Pallava King Narasimhavaraman, vows that she would not leave Vatapi until Narasimhavarman burns it down and rescues her. Finally, Sivagami is united with her aging father. She is initially heart-broken on realising that Narasimhavarman is married to someone else, but later decides to dedicate herself to the God Shiva.
Kalkiyin Sivakamiyin Sabadham Part III Love of Monk (Chapters 1-57)
by Kalki KrishnamurthyA historical four parts novel set in 7th Century in South India against the backdrop of various historical events and figures revolving around the Chalukya King, Pulikesi II laying a siege of Kanchi and Narasimhavarman avenging this by attacking Vatapi, the capital of the Chalukyas. Sivakami a dancer close to the heart of Pallava King Narasimhavaraman, vows that she would not leave Vatapi until Narasimhavarman burns it down and rescues her. Finally, Sivagami is united with her aging father. She is initially heart-broken on realising that Narasimhavarman is married to someone else, but later decides to dedicate herself to the God Shiva.
Kalkiyin Sivakamiyin Sabadham Part IV Shattered Dream (Chapters 1-50)
by Kalki KrishnamurthyA historical four parts novel set in 7th Century in South India against the backdrop of various historical events and figures revolving around the Chalukya King, Pulikesi II laying a siege of Kanchi and Narasimhavarman avenging this by attacking Vatapi, the capital of the Chalukyas. Sivakami a dancer close to the heart of Pallava King Narasimhavaraman, vows that she would not leave Vatapi until Narasimhavarman burns it down and rescues her. Finally, Sivagami is united with her aging father. She is initially heart-broken on realising that Narasimhavarman is married to someone else, but later decides to dedicate herself to the God Shiva.
Thanniir Desam of Vairamuthu-Part I
by Kavignar VairamuthuThe first of two parts book is a modern poetry (Pudhu Kavidhai) about adventures of Sea in a poetic novel format.
Thanniir Desam of Vairamuthu-Part II
by Kavignar VairamuthuThe second part of the two parts book is a modern poetry (Pudhu Kavidhai) about adventures of Sea in a poetic novel format.
Short Story Collections of Jeyakantan - 1
by JeyakantanA collection of 10 short stories with logical dialogues, focusing on the paradoxes of society.
Short Story Collections of Jeyakantan - 2
by JeyakantanCollection10 short stories on social themes, most of which contains the dialect of the community or the locality in a style as if the author is talking to the reader. Written during 50s, 60s and 70s of the last century.
Short Story Collections of Jeyakantan - 3
by JeyakantanContains 11 short stories sharply bringing out the paradoxes of society with a philosophical touch written during 60s and 70s of the last century.
Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki:Part 1 Pudhu Vellam
by Kalki KrishnamoorthyA historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Cholan kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was the masterpiece of Kalki.This first part-Pudhu Vellam contains 57 chapters.
Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki:Part 2 Suzhal Katru
by Kalki KrishnamoorthyA historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Cholan kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was the masterpiece of Kalki. This second part-Suzhal Katru contains 53 chapters.
Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki:Part 3 Kolai Vaal
by Kalki KrishnamoorthyA historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Cholan kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was the masterpiece of Kalki. This third part-Kolai Vaal contains 46 chapters.
Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki:Part 4-Manimagudam
by Kalki KrishnamoorthyA historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Cholan kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was the masterpiece of Kalki. This fourth part-Manimagudam contains 46 chapters.
Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki Part 5: Thyagachikaram
by Kalki KrishnamurthyA historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Chola kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was a masterpiece of Kalki. This fifth and final part, Thyagachikaram, contains 46 chapters.
Bhagavad Gita: Commentary in Tamil
by C. Subramaniya BharathiyarBhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu scripture and is a part of the epic Mahabharatha. It is believed to be the advice of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on Dharma on the eve of Kurushetra war. Though Bhagvad Gita requires certain intellectual skill to understand the contents and message, the author in his simple style churns out the essence of Gita in an easily understandable style.
C. Subramania Bharathiyar Padalkal - Part I
by C. Subramaniya BharathiyarIt contains 52 patriotic songs under five chapters of Poet Bharathiar.
C. Subramania Bharathiyar Padalkal - Part II
by C. Subramaniya BharathiyarBharathiar’s songs are eye openers and in the nature of awakening the spirit of the readers. This is a collection of Poems of Wisdom (25 Poems), Variety Poems (11 Poems) and Autobiography in poetic format.
C. Subramaniya Bharathiyar Songs - Part III
by C. Subramaniya BharathiyarKannan pattu comprises 23 chapters each in which the poet considers God Krishna in various roles as mother, father, servant, king, disciple, guru (teacher), child, lover, master, deity and so on. Kuyil pattu (Songs of Cuckoo) praises the glory of cuckoo in 9 chapters.
Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyarin Vinayakar Naanmanimaalai
by C. Subramaniya BharathiyarThe national poet Bharathi was believed to have composed these poems glorifying the Manakkula Vinayakar of Puducherry in forty verses.