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#PonniyanSelvan1 is now on Prime.
Reading this spoiler-free thread could make you appreciate the film better!

What is the central conflict in Ponniyin Selvan? Is it interesting? What is the time period?

All of these are established in the 4th chapter itself, so gear up!
At its core- the story theme is the same as Mahabharatha, Baahubali & Game of thrones, if you will.

One king is retiring. Who is going to become the next king?

The fight is for the Chola throne. The period is 968 AD according to Kalki.

Also, according to history!
A quick history lesson:
Parantaka-1 has 3 sons - the elder son died early in a war.
The middle son Gandaraditya became the next king. His son Madhurantaka was 1 year old when he dies.
So, Gandaraditya asks his younger brother Arinjaya to succeed him.

Fate played a game here!
Arinjaya died in a year after becoming king.
We have 2 choices for the next king here:

1. The 3rd brother and current king's son - Sundara Chola of age 20 (played by Prakshraj)

2. The 2nd brother and ex-king's son - Madhurantaka, of age 2 (played by Rahman)

They went with #1
24 years later, after Sundara Chola, who should become king?

1. Madhurantaka, age 26
2. Sundara Chola's 1st son Aditya Karikala (played by Vikram), age 25

Should the son of the older brother, or the grandson of the younger, be crowned?
A conflict as old as the Mahabharatha!
After multiple conspiracies, betrayals, battles, natural disasters,

The answer to this question is provided at the end of the book-5. (Part-2 movie!)

You are in for a delightful treat of a journey! A tale for the ages!

Enjoy #PS1onPrime

May the love for Cholas increase!
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Nov 5
What did people eat during the Rajaraja Chola times?
What were their favorite snack?
Did they consume meat? Did they drink alcohol in celebration?

A thread!

Warning: Reading this thread could trigger the foodie in you!

#PonniyinSelvan1 ImageImage
Kalki has documented some (not ALL) of the Chola's eating habits.
Mostly through Vandhiyadhevan!

Vanthiyathevan is the hero we always wanted: he flirts well, sleeps better, and eats like a king!

He relishes the good food served by Sendhan Amudhan's mom. ImageImage
He Starts with Idiyappam and Coconut Milk, a combination straight from heaven.

Then moves on to Puliyodarai, and Corn Flour Paniyaaram.

Finishes off with curd rice.

Sumptous! ImageImageImageImage
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Oct 30
Today is #KandhaSashti – the Soorasamharam day when Lord Muruga slays Soora Padman.

It happened at #Tiruchendur , a Padai Veedu, battle camp.

Did you know that Tiruchendur was also a battle camp for the Dutch in 1649 who stolë the temple idols?
(A thread)
Aganaanooru, Puranaanooru, Silapadhikaram mention Tiruchendur.

Since Muruga won over Sooran here & did Jayanthi Abishekam, this town was called Jayanthi.

Jayanthi became Sendhi & Sendhi became Thiru-Sendhoor overtime.

Why did this town become a center of conflict b/w invaders?
Because of its location.

It was just 9km south of Kaayalpatnam, where Dutch had opened their factory in 1645.

However, Portuguese who were a force to reckon in the 17th century, captured Kayalpatnam and forcibly departing the Dutch to Ceylon by 1648.
Read 17 tweets
Oct 29
Ponniyin Selvan route map - Book-5, part 1

Come, let us travel along Ponniyin Selvan & Periya Pazhuvettarayar to retrace their path in current day Tamilnadu.
With google map links!

This is the part which features the 1st de@th of a major character in the novel!

Let's go!
Nandini sends off her husband Periya Pazhuvettarar from Kadambur to Thanjavur;

So that she can implement her revënge plan on Chola dynasty in peace!

He crosses Kollidam river, but due to the raging cyclone, his boat falls in the river.
Everyone thinks the old man ded.

BUT,
The aging warrior still had a few tricks up his sleeve.
He swims to reach the shore on his own.

Alone & out of Nandini's influence, he is able to think clearly.
He walks to Thiruvijayamangai temple and sits near the Durga shrine to pray.

To give him strength to face the truth!
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