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[tamisdava2]

[tamisdava2]

39, 40, 41

39.do you use lip balm?

I am trying to not forget about the lip balm in the winter, cold air seriously chaps my lips.

40.did you have any snacks today?

Chocolate. It was good.

41.how do you take your coffee?

I rarely drink coffee, I prefer tea. But when I drink one it is turkish coffee or espresso.

[thereader-radhika]

8-CHERAMAR PERUMAL

Chapters 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , 7 || Character Index

Though the coronation was conducted on small scale without the usual celebrations, they all were in a festive mood. Veera Pandyan's pattamahishi Panchavan Madevi and junior queens distributed pearl jewellery and silk clothes to the soldiers. Ravidasan too got a few necklaces, rings and clothes. Jatilan's sisters' marriages were fixed and the attendants of the princesses distributed specially made sweets to everyone. It was the first time that he met the princesses who were usually looked after by the female guards.

Even when he received a birudam, Ravidasan was unable to enjoy it or concentrate fully on the festivities. Sundara Cholan was living rent free in his head. The Emperor introduced Ravidasan and other guards to his grandfather who gifted them gold bangles and red silk shawls which they tied to their waist on the behalf of his son, the reigning Perumal.

Ravi Varmar joked that Ravidasan should be suspended from service because people might think that Veera Pandyan has no respect for his grandfather if they hear him calling out for "Ravi". He almost burst into tears but Ravi Varmar laughed and assured him that it was just a joke. Sometimes the old king dispensed wisdom like a seasoned statesman and behaved like a not-so-cute puppy at other times.

Nonetheless, when Menandros said that Ravidasan should go ahead of the main contingent and make arrangements to escort Ravi Varmar in his journey across the Pandya nadu, he felt very proud. But his enthusiasm turned to confusion when he saw the itinerary. Cheramar will conduct prayers for Uttama Seeli's salvation and Sundaran's safety. After that, they need to go to the northern border where the old king will be recieved by Cholas. Can't he pray for Cholas from their territory? Whose side is he really on?

"I guess he will then visit Iratta Mandalam and exchange pleasantries with Kannara Devan too".

"Right. Perumal is planning to go to Thirumunaipadi after paying a visit to Paranthakan".

"Forgive me if I am wrong. There are no permanent friends and enemies in politics. Yet . . . isn't this a bit excessive?"

"When Maravarmar first wore the crown, I was younger than you. Chakravarthy too was young and longing to conquer the whole world. Do you know what did we do first?"

"Sacked Kodumbaloor?"

"No, first we went to Kongu and plundered Vanchi. This Ravi Varmar was a prince then. We were successful, but he chased us away. At last we had to go to the same man begging for asylum ".

Everyone knew that story. After Paranthakan defeated him, the Emperor fled to Lanka and deposited the crown jewels there. Later he went to Ravi Varmar, who had ascended the throne by then. He was given asylum and a younger princess in marriage.

"So, behave. Don't utter anything disrespectful".

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"It is Iravi Kothai, not Goda Ravi. When you are making the proclamation in Tamil, you must use the Tamil form of the name".

"I know".

"Is the abhishekanamam still applicable even after abdication? Is it right to call him the King of Kings of all nadu from Kolathu Nadu to Ay Nadu? "

"Yes".

"Don't forget to call our Veera Pandyar 'Ugra Chakravarthy' and 'Veera Keralan'.

"Anipathi, why don't you do your duty and let me do mine? I know how to make a proclamation", the annoyed herald was throwing a tantrum. Ravidasan asked him to write down the complete announcement and show it to Pallavaraiyar. He was hoping that the herald was worth all this trouble because he too was unsure about the titles.

The village head returned with the girls who are supposed to take arathi and shower flowers when the dignitaries enter the village.

"Children, show this annan how will you welcome our Emperor's grandfather".

Oh god! They were holding plates filled with leaves. Before he could say anything, they started their rehersal by throwing leaves everywhere.

"Fabulous! Perfect! Now my sweet angels, please sweep the floor and clean all these".

Another irksome matter that perturbed him was the lack of curd. As they didn't give enough notice to the villagers, they were unable to produce enough curd to feed the troops. Though he made sure that there will be enough curd and buttermilk for the dignitaries, it will be embarassing if Perumal's aayiram tell this to their Chola brethren.

He stationed the guards across the border and some villagers near the adjacent forest area. Let the soldiers with Pallavaraiyar perform the ceremonial duties. Luckily, the visit was uneventful and pleasant. There was a group of girls and soldiers performing the Guard of Honour to welcome the king at the other side. The Chola herald announced the titles of their King, guest and the dignitaries who were present to welcome him- Ravi Varmar's sister, Paranthakan's Udaiya Pirattiyar Kilanadigal and a Perumpatai Nayakan Velan Kumaran.

Everyone heaved a sigh of relief as the Cheramar's retuine and the Chola troops disappeared into the distance. Tired soldiers and the villagers who made the arrangements sat down to have dinner. Ravidasan was so tired that he felt like lying down right there and sleeping. But he couldn't forget Perumal's parting words.

"We will never meet again".

@willkatfanfromasia @favcolourrvibgior @sampigehoovu @sambaridli @celestesinsight @sakhiiii @whippersnappersbookworm @harinishivaa

Aayiram (The Thousand) - Bodyguard regiment of Chera Perumal

Pattum Valayaum - Gifting silk cloth and gold bangle to honour people participating in rituals, priests, soldiers and martial arts teachers is a custom in Kerala. After independence, only private entities give such gifts.

[an-apowell]

monster prom fic recs?

Mystic Promenade, when it was actually a storyline, but then turned into an ask blog:

But honestly, I don't really read a lot of fan fics - though, I got to shout out my friend Vanchi. She has done some written works if comics an't your thing - https://archiveofourown.org/users/Crazy4U/pseuds/Crazy4U.

[vanilla0chinchilla]

Writing a story with object heads, and having to fight my urge to keep making object head guys with cute human girlfriends: just Vanchi things

[tenderlysharpmidain]

Leonardo Da Vanchy

adult splashing water in a small inflatable pook at Burning Man, there is fire around, designed by Moebius highly detailed and that looks photorealistic, it is daylight, elegant, epic, center composition at full length epic portrait

midjourney

[pottas-blog]

Munnar Attractions | Munnar Places to See

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[thetravancore]

A Royal Wedding - 1934, HH Princess Karthika Tirunal Lakshmi Bayi as a bride under a canopy of red silk held in position by sugarcane in four corners.

Seeking Divine Blessings – 1934. The Royal Bride H H Princess Karthika Tirunal Lakshmi Bayi Visiting Sreekanteswarm Temple.

The Pallikettu of Aswathi Tirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, the Junior Princess of Travancore with vishakham Nal Raja Raja Varma of Paliyakkara in West Palace in 1965.

HH Sethu Lakshmi Bayi with Rama Varma Koil Thampuran on their wedding day (1906)

Her Highness Sri Padmanabha Sevini Vanchi Dharma Vardhini Raja Rajeshwari Rani Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi, Attingal Mootha Thampuran, Companion of the Order of the Crown of India.

Maharani Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi CI (1848–1901) was the Senior Rani of Travancore from 1857 till her death in 1901. Her consort was the famous poet and writer, styled the father of Malayalam literature, Sri Kerala Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran.

She died on the 15th of June 1901. As her husband noted in his diary that night,

" My angel, my life, my darling, my all and all, my love, my pride, my idol, my sweetheart- alas! and what not- expired quietly at 8 pm."

Photograph taken about 1900 by the Government photographer, Zacharias D'Cruz of the Travancore Maharaja's State Carriage in Trivandrum.. It was drawn by a team of six horses. In the background can be seen the gopuram of the Padmanabha Swamy temple.

Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi with Her Husband and Princesses Lalitha and Indira.

1928 photograph of Princesses Lalitha and Indira with their mother, the Maharani Regent (Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi).

In Vienna, Austria – 1933. The Travancore Royal Family during their visit to Vienna, Austria. Princess Karthika Tirunal Lakshmi Bayi, Maharani Sethu Parvathi Bayi, Chithira Tirunal Balarama Varma Maharaja and Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda Varma Elayaraja.

Ammachi Panapillai Amma Shrimathi Radhadevi Pandalai - The consort of HH Sree Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma. Very rarely seen. No royal title.

The State of Sports – 1946. H H Chithira Tirunal Balarama Varma Maharaja and H H Maharani Sethu Parvathi Bayi received at the GV Raja Sports School.

Maharani Karthika Tirunal Lakshmi Bayi celebrating her birthday.

Their Highnesses Maharani Sethu Parvathi Bayi and Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi

The Maharaja and Maharani of Travancore with the Governor of Madras, Lord Erskine, and Lady Erskine at Travancore House, in Adyar, on March 4, 1937, where the Maharaja hosted a party for the Governor. The Dewan of Travancore, Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyer, is seen standing second from left.

Elaya Raja Marthanda Varma, Travancore Raja Chithira Thirunal and Princess Karthika Tirunal Lakshmi Bayi.

H.H Sree Padmanabha Dasa Chithira Thirunal Bala Rama Varma Maharaja of Travancore, the Last King of Travancore Kingdom and first and only Rajapramukh of Travancore-Cochin State.

HH Sree Padmanabha Sevini Rajarajaeswari Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bai Varma, the Queen and Regent of Council- Kingdom of Travancore.

[tonsuredworld]

Samantha ki autoimmune disease vachi nethi meedha bochu antha raalipoina kuda tala vanchi nunnaga gundu geesi baudha matam teesukokunda, inka shakuntala perutho leni bochuni wiggu rupam lo tayari chesi guna ganitho pandi peru yeyinchukunte cinema daridram ga undhi ani janalu ummu vesina siggu raledhu deniki, deniki edho oka roju ma uday anna tho nunnaga gundu geekipistamu jagratha Samantha Ruth Prabhu.., Christian Pillalni chedakoduthunavvu ha papam urike podhu Lanjamunda. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNyAnnACmh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tamisdava2]

👻 Lila

She definitely wishes that ghosts were real, cause that would be a good proof that there is an afterlife and if there is an afterlife there is no existential crisis. Right? Demons? Nah.

Now, in Nowhere the magic was norm during her time, flora and fauna definitely doesn't surprise anyone there. Well whatever is considered supernatural there Lila (probably) won't believe in it until she won't see it with her eyes.

[gulfu]

Still Life... #minimalism #stilllife #green #boat #boatman #vanchi #kerala #kochi #kochidiaries #indiaclicks #photooftheday #photoeveryday #aerialphotography #aerialphotos #travelphotography #keralam #lonelyplanet #earthscope #travelmilitia #traveldiaries #dronephotography #dronestagram #djiglobal #djimavicair #godsowncountry #weather #algae #peaceful #relax #staycalm (at Munambam)

[tamisdava2]

Vanchi, words can't describe how much I love this!

A gift art for @tamisdava2 and her Mokem Series.

Lado and Luba on a picnic You said one of Lado's powers was to store things in his shadow, so that's where he kept the picnic basket, much to Luba's dismay.

[malayaliphotographer-blog]

The song of the wind, the river and the trees.. @samyukthamenon_ @keraleeyar @keralaphotos @nativefox_fbn @nilamburtourism @forestessentials . . #forest #landscapephotography #earth_shotz #boat #vanchi #vallam #trip #peace #buddha @sunsetloverspecialist #love https://www.instagram.com/p/B2tVm4aANJo/?igshid=b7tn1rb04ct2