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Yaadhum Oore

A visiting sadhu breaks down upon hearing a story much to everyone’s surprise. Tune into this story where Thija explores the idea of sanyasam or renunciation with a hint of mischief.

Posted bythijastoryparkApril 12, 2021Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Yaadhum Oore

Kuzhandaikku juram

When his child has a raging fever, Saravanan vadiyaar sets out to get help from someone who owes him money. Did he get what he needed? Tune in to find out the twist.  Kuzhandaikku juram Discussion between Uma and Samyuktha

Posted bythijastoryparkApril 5, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Kuzhandaikku juram

Aayah

Thija explores the grey area of what constitutes a crime in this interesting plot involving a baby sitter and her employers.

Posted bythijastoryparkMarch 28, 2021Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Aayah

Jeevanaamsam

A young married woman decides to walk out of her marriage. How does she deal with the issue of alimony? Tune in to find out in this story written by Thija in 1950.

Posted bythijastoryparkMarch 21, 2021Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Jeevanaamsam

Nataraaja Kaal

Sitting in his easy chair with one leg crossed over the other, Ramadurai believes he is the  protector of dharma and order in the world like Lord Shiva himself. Is the world really dancing to his tunes? Tune in to find out.

Posted bythijastoryparkMarch 13, 2021Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Nataraaja Kaal

Santhaanam

Humans sometimes find a surrogate in another human or an animal to experience the gift of love from a child (santhaanam). Laced with humor and filled with keen observations, Thija tell us the story of “Santhaanam”. Listen in.

Posted bythijastoryparkMarch 7, 2021Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Santhaanam

Atcharaabyasam

In this story, Thija describes with empathy that even when a person loses their mind, an awareness of what is theirs remains intact.

Posted bythijastoryparkFebruary 27, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Atcharaabyasam

Ghantaamani

In a moment of desperation, a man makes a promise to God. Fulfilling that promise continues to reminds him of the very act he is desperate to forget. Have a listen to Ghantaamani!

Posted bythijastoryparkFebruary 20, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Ghantaamani

Vengidisaar Yean Oodinaar?

Why did Vengidi Sir run? Find out listening to this poignant story of Thijaa. 

Posted bythijastoryparkFebruary 14, 2021February 14, 2021Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Vengidisaar Yean Oodinaar?

Ravanan Kaadhal

“If you touch a woman without her consent, your head will split into a hundred pieces”, thundered Brahma at Ravana. What happened that resulted in this curse? Using a mythological story, Thija explores if desire and expression of ‘natural instincts’ alone can justify violence.

Posted bythijastoryparkFebruary 7, 2021Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Ravanan Kaadhal

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