Vandiyathevan slowly traced his way down the underground passageway. After a little while, the steps stopped. He was in a chamber of sorts. At the end of the tunnel he could see some glimmering light. He walked closer. It was not light from a window. It was not moonlight.
Original paintings by Maniam for Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan Ponniyin Selvan, written by Kalki Krishnamurthy, is a historical novel set in the time period between the Tenth
The current Emperor Sundara Chozhan had been ruling this kingdom for twelve years now. The Chozha Empire had been expanding since he ascended the throne.
img src: unsplash.com photographer Linus Sandvide The reader might recall that Vandiyathevan had been instructed to wait in a corner in the darkness. We might also
Mysore Throne. pic src: deccan chronicle The Periya Pazhuvettarayar knew that there was a lot of gossip around him wedding a girl half his age.
Twin temples at Keezhaiyur built by the Pazhuvettarayar feudal lords. (img src: wikipedia) It was way past midnight when the Periya Pazhuvettarayar returned back to
pic src: express.co.uk The people of Thanjavur had a special respect for the two Pazhuvettarayars. After all, it was because of the two of them,
Mahabalipuram (img src; news18) Nandini looked out into the garden and clapped her hands three times. Through the foliage, a figure emerged. Nandini went back to
img src: dlife.com There was a sound of marching boots of cavalry coming from near. There was a sound of opening and closing of the
Dilapitated Mandapam near Patteeswaram temple (img src: gcmouli.com) The path was dark and it took some effort for Vandiyathevan to follow her. At one point,
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