Ponniyin Selvan – Abridged English Retelling
Kundavai read through the palm leaf with intense concentration. When she finished reading the message, her tense face relaxed into a wide smile. “Now that you have delivered your message, what do you intend to do?”
“Devi, my job is done. I guess I have to turn back home now.”
After meeting with the Princess, Alwarkadiyaan decided to go to his cousin, Eesana Shiva Bhattar’s house. It was a short walk away. Nambi noticed that the festivities of Shree Jayanthi had died down considerably. He passed through the army quarters where the wives of the soldiers were whispering among themselves. There was discontent writ on their faces. It was night by the time he reached his cousin’s house, which was right next to the Shiva temple.
Vandiyathevan wanted to take care of the guard first. He lunged towards him and slit his throat. He then focused on his friend. Kandanmaran was laying limp half inside the chamber, half outside. He gave Kandanmaran a push, and slipped out of the chamber. He noticed that the wall closed behind him automatically.
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
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
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,
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,
Thanjavur Fort walls (img src: highwayonlyway.com) With the two guards for company, Vandiyathevan started his tour of the Thanjavur fort. He knew that the two
Painting on the Thanjavur temple walls (src: flickr:asienman) He heard the Chinna Pazhuvettarayar and his entourage approaching the palace. An idea struck him. He moved