Vaikai Nathi Nakarikam - வைகை நதி நாகரிகம்
Su. Venkatesan's 'Vaikai Nathi Nakarikam' serves as an enthralling odyssey through a bygone civilization that flourished alongside the majestic Vaigai River. Penned in Tamil, this work invites readers on an expansive voyage over 2,400 years, steeped in a wealth of cultural richness, ingeniously curated from a plethora of sources such as venerable literature, epic tales, archaeological revelations, and historical documentation. The author adeptly interlaces insights from the latest digs at Keeladi and Thenur with age-old wisdom, vividly depicting the thriving existence of the Pandyas, Cheras, and Cholas. Venkatesan breathes life into the realms chronicled in ancient Tamil epics, granting readers a portal into the layered historical landscape. Furthermore, the narrative explores the transformation of written communication, tracing its journey from primitive cave art to the elaborate scripts that grace our texts today. Accompanied by meticulous investigations into artefacts, including pottery adorned with ship motifs that underscore ancient maritime links, 'Vaikai Nathi Nakarikam' unveils a mesmerizing view of a long-lost world, establishing itself as a must-read for aficionados of history and admirers of South Indian cultural legacies.
- Author: Su.Venkatesan
- Publisher: vikatan publishers pvt ltd; First Edition (1 January 2014); vikatan publishers pvt ltd
- Genre: World History
- ISBN: 978-8184767858
- Pages: 151 pages