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Parthiban Kanavu
Waheeda did a dance number in MGR's Alibabavum Narpathu Thirudargalum too.

Comment by shobhainsf August 2007 permalink
Historical records - the charm of dwelling into the past
Indians predated Newton 'discovery' by 250 > years http://www.physorg.com/news106238636.html interesting Independence day Greetings to all Shobha

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AADIPPERUKKU :: 3rd AUGUST :: FRIDAY
Hi Thank you. Out of my reach. :) Shobha

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AADIPPERUKKU :: 3rd AUGUST :: FRIDAY
I've been trying to get the book "Nadanthai Vazhi Cauvery " by Chitti & Thi Jaa Ra, seems to be out of print for several years. Not even used books are available. Any inputs on where I can get hold of a copy? Shobha

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AADIPPERUKKU :: 3rd AUGUST :: FRIDAY
Venkatesh Wish includes all members but with sp. mention for te lucky ones on the Cauvery banks. :)

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AADIPPERUKKU :: 3rd AUGUST :: FRIDAY
Dear Friends Aadi Perukku for me has two different memories! One before reading PS in which the mention of Aadi Perukku brought only the thoughts of kalanda sadams that mother would prepare. After reading PS it is always the Veeranam lake , the cro…

Comment by shobhainsf August 2007 permalink
what is the signifiance of these lizards
May be the student sculptors were asked to sculpt out these lizards to practice their skills (considering that they are never found in prominent places but always in an obscure corner or the roof). May be Ganapthy sthapathi or Muthiah sthapathi may…

Comment by shobhainsf July 2007 permalink
Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
I think RJC assumed the title of Madurantakan to denote that he was the terminator of Pandyas(Madurai).

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Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
Thanks VJ for clearing Sembian Maadevi based on KAN. I was kind of upset after reading Udayar. Shobha

Comment by shobhainsf July 2007 permalink
Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
No not just to look for ans to AK's assasination. I have been planning to read the book for a better understanding of Chola history. You may get other works by him from Higginbothams or definitely Connemara library.

Comment by shobhainsf July 2007 permalink
Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
Thanks Vijaya Kumar for an interesting & detailed analysis. Motivates me to read Nilakanta Sastri which I have been wanting to but not got around to do it . SR

Comment by shobhainsf July 2007 permalink
Ponniyin selvar ...sangu chakara regai!!!
Balakumaran's Udayar gives a version that Sembiyan Maadevi was behind the plot to kill PS's brother though who actually killed is a?

Comment by shobhainsf July 2007 permalink
SabariMalai- Jyothi
Sundar is right. This is a question of belief. My grandfather who would have been 107 yrs. old had he been alive has seen the Jyothi too. I have also read in a Tamil magazine (do not remember which) that the Jyothi is lit on Ponnambala medu wi…

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Thank you Sridhar

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Hello This is Shobha Ramakrishnan. I first read Ponniyin Selvan at age 13 & am almost reading it once in at least every two years. I always knew there should be an unwritten group of readers of this inimitable work of Kalki, but came to know o…

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