Heritage & Arts

My grandmother taught me Thiruppavai verses while we sorted clay shards from the garden. Years later, I learned those fragments matched Keeladi's ancient discoveries, connecting us to centuries-old Tamil wisdom. She'd earned modest wages as a domestic worker, yet invested everything in my education. Through her sacrifice, I discovered pottery restoration and earned PAYBO certification, turning family history into livelihood. Now I teach village children about our archaeological heritage, watching their eyes light up discovering ancestors' stories buried beneath soil. My grandmother's whispered verses became my profession, our community's treasure becoming shared knowledge.