Government school student Uma Maheswari attempts to write entire Tholkappiyam from memory in 21 hours
In Kovilpatti, a government school student, Uma Maheswari, started a 21-hour attempt to write the entire Tholkappiyam from memory. The event is being observed by several record and cultural organisations.
In Kovilpatti, government higher secondary school student Uma Maheswari began an attempt to write the entire classical Tamil work Tholkappiyam from memory. The student started the event yesterday at 8 a.m.
The attempt is planned to run for 21 continuous hours and was scheduled to conclude at 5 a.m. on the 19th according to the published timetable. The effort is being observed by organisations including the All India Book of Records, Karisal Ilakkiya Kazhagam, Tamil development bodies, the Kovilpatti MagizhvOr Mandram and the local Rotary club.
At the inauguration, school principals, Tamil teachers, and organisers including Dr. Venkatesh, founder of the MagizhvOr Mandram, attended and offered support. Trainers and organisers provided assistance to the student during the record attempt.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai