Venden Paari Vallal (Patron King Paari) was a renowned patron of Tamil arts. He reigned during the Sangam era (350 BCE to 200 CE). His kingdom, Parambu Nadu, was often harassed by the three storied kingdoms of the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas. *** Paari’s horses, their tongues lolling, heads bopping in rhythm, were tiring but […]

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