'The Tempestuous Life & Times of Rajaraja and the Cholas' by Kamini Dandapani

“A thousand-and-some years ago, there arose in southern India an empire that was among the most remarkable the world had ever seen. It defied a myriad of obstacles, and yet, through all the struggles and violence, it also cultivated and refined an aesthetic sensibility of breathtaking beauty.” - Kamini Dandapani on her lecture for Sarmaya Talks. This event was held on 17 February 2023 at the Durbar Hall, Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
Kamini Dandapani has extensive training in Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam and the pianoforte. After a long stint in the corporate world, including at Chase Manhattan Bank and McKinsey & Co, she returned to music and writing. Her latest book is Rajaraja Chola: King of Kings.

[@shanthipaddy]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your talk as well as your singing, Kamini. A great initiative to put South Indian history out there for the rest of the country and world to embrace.

[@Mryajurarora]

Loved the singing. Transported me briefly into Chola period.

[@navinahaidarhaykel9273]

Wonderful presentation

[@TravelTaleswithbindu]

Thanks for great explanation

[@leodass]

Kaveri River,the lndus valley of Tamil Nadu

[@drramakrishnansundaramkalp6070]

Shreemathi #Kamini_Dandapani ji Seems to be not aware that Kovil of TamilNadu in Specific & Dhankshina_Bharatham in General is open to all Castes Of Sanathana_Dharma

[@iamDamaaldumeel]

There is no sanatan dharma outside aryavarta.
South of vindhyas, one is either a brahman or a shudra!

[@drramakrishnansundaramkalp6070]

@@iamDamaaldumeel
All Ruling caste are Kshtriya
All trading community including chettiyaars are Vaishyas
NamAlzhwar, ThiruMalizhaiAlzhwar& ThirupaanAlzhwar, Nandanar
Worshipped by all brahmins, Kangalingam converted from SC to Brahmin by Subramania Bharathiar
I was born to Brahman parents but a Dhasan & Shudra due to lack of Daily Bhagawan Worship & Prayers
But Adiyen#Ramanujan will achieve Vaikhundham because of Sharanagathi to #GuruParampara