Dear All, Its seems the idea of cleaning the cultural monuments and places of traditional historical values seems definitely a great idea in this group.
This is one main reason,why we need to create an interest in reading "Ponniyin Selvan" to the present younger generation(including myself,having missed it when I was younger) so that we all know the GREAT Cultures of our ancestors.And to maintain(if not create similar ones,atleast maintain and preserve) them is our utmost duty.
The idea of bringing interested students and the local general public with a passion for the country's culture seems very bright and feasible idea,specially when I read in this group,that people remind of their old days "Siramathanappani". So is the idea of contributions of other kinds with whatever one is possible,due to different reasons including the location difficulty.
As adults,people needs to create the environment of creating interests in these novels.
I also would appreciate,that a little knowledge of other histories and cultures would help us all to undersatnd our culture more better.
If Ponniyin Selvan set in a background of thousand years old, written more than few decades ago could still inspire people,The power of Ponniyin Selvan must be really worth to keep pondering over it again and again.
I would be more happy to learn on Ponniyin Selvan's classic as how much of it is still relevant?
What were the situations that helped Raja Raja Chola to be remembered as one of the greatest kings of all times among the Tamils?
What was the cultural environment for the growth of arts,during that period?
Since I am still to read,I wonder at some of these. Would be very happy to hear your comments.
I am sending this to my friends,so that if they are interested,could join this group and also contribute if they want.
The subject lines might ring bells to some,who have read "The power of Identity",Manuel Castells. ;)