1. After learning from PS group that "Udaiyar" is a sequel to PS, I read the 6 volumes of Udaiyar. Very interesting and gripping, though some of the facts given are contradictory to the info. given here. It is mentioned that Karuvoorar helped in the construction of the Big temple and was the spritual Guru for Rajaraja. The Rajaraja of PS is a young man and that in Udaiyar he is portrayed as a middle-aged man, as a affectionate and anxious father, a thoughtful king and a good soul in general.
2. I read 'Thozhan' by Balakumaran. It describes the life of Sri Sadasiva Brahmendral . Very nice book; also gives the philosophical enquiries about life and its meaning, making us think and also the translation of the songs of Brahmendral given.
3. Also read 'Krishna mandhiram', again by Balakumaran. This is about the view of a lady put in a retirement home, by her own son. How she feels in the beginning and how she adjusts herself to the home is clearly explained. It shows a variety of life in a retirement home and the mentality of different sections of society.
This year was special for me. A late comer to the grandeur of Kalki. (1) Ponniyin Selvan (With the adorable drawings of Maniam) (2) Parthiban Kanavu (3) Sivagamiyin Sabadham (2+ parts) .. finding it to be more exciting.
After the Kalki canon, I can see there is a treat by several authors, including several from here, that I will take up.
Dear,Recently i gone though "Marthanda varma" written by CV Raman Pillai. (Tamil translated version). It is an excellent historical novel.YoursDr L Kailasam