Tamil language prolific writer, poet and Carnatic music composer Late Periyasaami Thooran. He composed over six hundred songs on national, spiritual and moral issues. He wrote ‘a poem a day’ for several years after his daily poojas. His popular compositions include Gananaathane (Saranga), Kaliyuga Varadhan (Brindavana Saranga. He was felicitated by Padma Bhushan award for his work in literature..
Deep philosophical truths lay hidden in his simple devotional songs. Musical aesthetics and bhava find abundant evidence in his compositions. His songs were published in five volumes entitled ‘Isai Mani Manjari’. Other publications include ‘Thooran Stories’ (1962), ‘Nalla Nalla Paattu’ (1965), ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘Bharati’ for children
His songs were published in five volumes entitled ‘Isai Mani Manjari’. Other publications include ‘Thooran Stories’ (1962), ‘Nalla Nalla Paattu’ (1965), ‘Call of the Wild’ and ‘Bharati’ for children, some of which were purchased by Tamil Isai Sangam. He was Chief Editor from 1948 to 1978 of the Tamil Encyclopedia which ran to ten volumes. The credit for bringing out the first-ever Children’s Encyclopaedia in Tamil in ten volumes goes to him.
