Maniam Selvan Maniam (in black and white) and Maniam Selvan (R) holding a painting. Even at 82, when her memory was failing her, my Periamma’s face would light up at the mention of Ponniyin Selvan. Maniam Selvan Maniam (in black and white) and Maniam Selvan (R) holding a painting. “I was all of 18 when Appa passed away but he had told me how important Ponniyin Selvan was to him. As author and artist, they were made for each other.”Maniam Selvan Maniam (in black and white) and Maniam Selvan (R) holding a painting.

Source: Huffington Post June 09, 2019 00:00 UTC