RAJA RAJA CHOZHAN

In my previous post, I was unable to pen about the protagonist “RAJA RAJA CHOZHAN” the great king who made a tremendous contribution to our state.. In Ponniyin Selvan, Kalki had remarkably picturised the characterization of the king..

I googled to know more about the great chozha king “Arulmozhi varma” who ruled between 985 A.D – 1014 A.D. He extended the chola empire upto Sri Lanka in the South and Orissa in the North East. He made sure in his war that normal life of the people not be affected. And he made arrangements to bring food and basic amenities from his own kingdom while war.. He holds the distinction of being one of the 6 Indian kings who never lost out on the battle field to enemies.

During his reign he developed strong military and navy force. He ruled Chera, Chozha and Pandya kingdom hence called ad “Moommudi Chozha”. Thiruvalangadu Seppeidugal speaks about his glory.

He was a good administrator who streamlined the administration with the division of country into various districts. He systemized revenue collection through land surveys.He introduced a democratic principle for election called “ Kudai olai Murai”. And he was the king who was democratically elected..

While he was at Sri Lanka, he was fascinated by the tall Buddhist statues and he wished to built a great temple at his place. He built the famous “Brahadeeshwara temple" at Tanjore which is now recognized by UNESCO as world’s heritage symbol. Usually big temples were built by slaves or refugees. But he constructed this temple with his own people and all were indulged in the construction whole heartedly.

The main reason for writing this blog is, when I was trying to read more about him, I came across this link. Felt too bad on watching this video. Check this link..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpLsha2naao

A great king whose grave is covered with bushes and lies there without any maintenance. Something should be done to his resting place He lived with glory and it has to be maintained. Definitely he has to be honoured..

PONNIYIN SELVAN

Very recently I read one of the great historic novel of Tamizh – Ponniyin Selvan..

Kalki Krishnamoorthy is a genious with unmatchable imagination..

When I read books, I used to skip the description part of it like sun arising in orange color, birds singing morning raga..moon and stars entering into its shelter blah blah blah…So I had a hesitation in the beginning to read this novel as its nearly 2500 pages and Hajara amma said the first volume fully is a messenger called Vandhiyathevan s adventure on his way to drop a message to the king Sundara chozan and Kundhavai..

Machu has great interest in historic things and he started reading and was much immersed into it. He was deeply moved by PONNIYIN SELVAN'S character description..And he said me he wish to name our son as "Arulmozhi Varma". It was at this point i decided to read this novel..

This is the first novel ever I enjoyed reading description.. Vandhiyathevan and Kundhavei's love narration and his comparison styles are awesome ..Usually when I read novels, I used to make a guess work on the twists, mostly it will be matched with the author..But in this novel, till the last book the twist continues and he unlocks it brilliantly..He had left few things to the imagination of the readers which is another different approach..

After reading PS, joined few communities to know better of the story.. From it, came to know Nandhini, Senthen amudhan, Poonghuzali, Azhwarkadiyan are fictious character of the novel who stands as a backbone to the novel..

Vandhiyadevan is my favourite character of this novel who is brave, good friend of Arulmozhi and a one who enters into trouble and narrowly escapes out of luck and tongue..

Kalki’s son had said in an interview that his dad lived with the characters of the novel.. One day while he was doing “Sheersasana” he jumped out of the posture and said it seems, “Senthen Amudhanei Raja aakkita enna”.. Immediately he rushed to this writing table and continued the story.. I read this incident in a forum..

Then to know how Adidthya Karikalan was killed, did a search and in orkut community I learnt that he was killed by Ravidasan and co and they were supported by Mathuranthagar.. Later when Arulmozhi comes to throne, he finds the truth and punishes Mathuranthagar.. Balakumaran in his book “Kadigai” had explained about it..

One uncleared doubt I have in this novel is about Nandhini’s father…I think it’s Veerapandiyar.. If so, when Adidthya Karikalan comes to kill him, she begs to him to not kill her lover..I tried a google search and I could n’t get a proper answer to it..If anyone know about it, please detail me..

I found an interesting game on orkut to recommend actor and actress for PS movie.. Many suggested Surya for Vandhiyathevan, Jothika for Kundhavei, Ramyakrishnan for Nandhini, Kamal for Anirudhar,Prakash Raj for Adidtya Karikalan...

I found an animated trailer for Ponniyin Selvan, Check the below link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogws4vhRhaM

If you are a great lover of historic novels, dont miss PONNIYIN SELVAN..