Pattimandram fame Solomon Papaiyah shares his thoughts on the stories that influenced him, his take on Hindi and the city of Madurai
Of wit and wisdom – An interaction with Solomon Pappaiah
Propaganda and Politics of Adimai Penn
A king has been dethroned through unfair means and a new reign of terror is in place. The rightful heir is unaware of his true potential. The suffering masses are waiting for the leader to find his calling and save them from an atrocious regime. The women are enslaved and are hopeful that one day,... Continue Reading →
Around the Sacred Hill – The Annamalai story
It is said that until the age of 16, the great Indian sage and mystic Ramana Maharishi did not know that Arunachala, the sacred mountain in Thiruvannamalai, was a real place. Having known it as a mystical place right from his childhood, the whole realisation changed him. Two weeks back, we drove down to Thiruvannamalai... Continue Reading →
Notes beyond excellence – Music of Thyagaraja
More than a century after he passed away, Thyagaraja’s name bears the torch of Carnatic classicism. He's enriched it with his vision and devotion. After the samadhi of Thyagaraja, his disciples like Sundara Bhagavatar, Rama Iyengar and Venkatramana Bhagavatar played yeoman’s role in spreading his musical genius. Since then, his compositions have been lapped up by... Continue Reading →
