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Recreating a clash of religions
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Divakar’s work unravels Mahendra Varma’s life.
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‘Visithra Siththan.’
Scripted in chaste idiom of Tamil, the novel Visithra Siththan is a treat about the change of faith of Pallava king Mahendra Varma of the 7th century from Jainism to Saivism. Based on the inscription at Trichirapalli, it elucidates
the clashes between followers of Jainism and Buddhism, their anti-Brahmin stand, and the onset of Kanyaka Parameswari cult etc. Related incidents in the Southern parts of Andhra, Amaravathi and Srisailam regions in particular also get highlighted.
The author V. Divakar brings out the influence of the religious, political and socio-cultural arenas which prompted Mahendra Varma to get converted back to Saivism.
Overall, it turned out to be a very laudable effort by Divakar, who earlier scripted Vamsadhara and Thirumalai Thirudan, said Kuppuswamy Chetti releasing the novel last Friday. It has been published by Chennai-based Palaniappa Brothers.
Rib-tickling humour
Visakha Humour Club, popularly known for its monthly shows of skits replete with jest and witticism, celebrated its 7th annual function on Saturday at Kalabharati.
Jovially compered by its secretary Nanduri Prabhakar, the members of the club presented over a dozen humorous skits.
Skits presented by Kondala Rao and his wife made the huge gathering instantly laugh.
A.R.S.
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