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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.
Thendral Aug 2009
by Chitra Vaitheeswaran Radha MohanThendral is a monthly magazine for Tamilians. It has an interesting collection of articles featuring a health column, a cooking column, religion, etc
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
Adhutha Vinadi
by Nagore RumiThis two part book offers useful tips for a successful life and some exercises to be followed.
ComPLAN Boy Aagalaama?
by Sibi K. SolomonThis book narrates, with simple examples, the importance and the necessity for planning. It discusses the required frame of mind and the matters to be borne in mind while planning.
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.
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 - 1
by JeyakantanA collection of 10 short stories with logical dialogues, focusing on the paradoxes of society.
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.
Karichan Kunju: Monograph in Tamil
by K. G. SeshadriA Biography and literary contributions of Late R. Narayanaswamy, a Tamil Writer and Novelist, well known to readers in his penname “Karichan Kunju”.
Kurudhippunal (Novel)
by Indira ParthasarathyA Novel based on a true incident of a violence that occurred in a small village known as ‘Keezhvenmani’ in Tamilnadu during the 60s.
Pudhiya Kanavugal, Pudhiya India
by N. R. Narayana MurthyThis book is a Tamil translated version of English book written by N. R. Narayana Murthy and contains his articles and lectures delivered by him on global platforms. While focusing on lapses and weakness of people, he also offers valuable suggestions to achieve success, quoting his own experiences.
Nelson Mandela
by MarudhanA Biography of the South African civil rights leader and the first democratically elected State President of South Africa, Mr. Nelson Mandela.
Risk Edu Thalaivaa!
by Sibi K. SolomonThe book offers a lot of useful problem solving techniques with interesting anecdotes.
Thambikku: Letters of Mu. Varadharajan
by Mu. VaradharajanPopularly known as Dr. Mu. Va., the author is advising in letter format, the Tamil speaking people on inheriting and preserving the Tamil culture and traditions and eradicating evils of caste divisions.