Long before the advent of print, Tamil villages relied on kathai (storytelling) sessions held in temples, sabha (assemblies), and communal gatherings. Kavignar (poet‑narrators) and pattukara (song‑reciters) would chant or chant‑speak the Kamakathaikal in pann (melodic modes) such as Mohanam and Shankarabharanam , creating a rhythmic, immersive experience. The oral mode ensured that the narratives were adaptable, allowing each performer to infuse local idioms, moral nuances, and contemporary relevance.
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