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Ponniyin Selvan route map - part 2!
Come, let us travel along Vandhiyathevan to retrace his path, his new mission from Pazhaiyaarai to Sri Lanka (Book-2)
Warning: Reading this thread might trigger the travel bug in you, and make you plan a trip to Sri Lanka!
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Ponniyin Selvan route map - part 2! Come, let us travel along Vandhiyathevan to retrace his path, h...
Ponniyin Selvan route map - part 2! Come, let us travel along Vandhiyathevan to retrace his path, h...
The hero is being sent as a medicinal expert to Sri Lanka to collect herbs that can heal the ailing King Sundara Chola.
His secret mission: make Ponniyin Selvan return to Tanjore!
He travels from Pazhaiyaarai to reach Kodikkarai, Point Calimere.
Map: goo.gl
The hero is being sent as a medicinal expert to Sri Lanka to collect herbs that can heal the ailing...
The hero is being sent as a medicinal expert to Sri Lanka to collect herbs that can heal the ailing...
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Its all sea voyage from now on till Sri Lanka.
Seeking naval expertise, he finds Poonguzhali, a local fisherwoman near Kuzhagar temple.
This ancient temple is a Paadal Petra Sthalam, with verses sung by Sundarar and Sambandhar.
Map: goo.gl
Its all sea voyage from now on till Sri Lanka. Seeking naval expertise, he finds Poonguzhali, a loc...
Its all sea voyage from now on till Sri Lanka. Seeking naval expertise, he finds Poonguzhali, a loc...
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She takes him to Chola Light House, built during times of Parantaka-1.
This lighthouse was destroyed in the 2004 tsunami.
From here, despite initial resistance, she offers to take him on a boat to cross Palk Strait and reach Sri Lanka.
Map: goo.gl
She takes him to Chola Light House, built during times of Parantaka-1. This lighthouse was destroye...
She takes him to Chola Light House, built during times of Parantaka-1. This lighthouse was destroye...
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Poonguzhali drives the boat to Boodha Theevu first, where she meets a mysterious person to gather data about Ponniyin Selvan's whereabouts.
This Boodha theevu could be Puliyantivu today, based on Kalki's geographic indicators. Correct us if wrong.
Map: goo.gl
Poonguzhali drives the boat to Boodha Theevu first, where she meets a mysterious person to gather da...
Poonguzhali drives the boat to Boodha Theevu first, where she meets a mysterious person to gather da...
Poonguzhali drives the boat to Boodha Theevu first, where she meets a mysterious person to gather da...
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She then rows the boat to Naaga Theevu.
Nainativu today, is an island off the coast of Jaffna Peninsula. The name alludes to the folklore inhabitants: the Nagas.
It is home to the shrine of Nagapooshani Amman Temple, one of the 64 Shakti Peethas. Map: goo.gl
She then rows the boat to Naaga Theevu. Nainativu today, is an island off the coast of Jaffna Penins...
She then rows the boat to Naaga Theevu. Nainativu today, is an island off the coast of Jaffna Penins...
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From here, she instructs the hero to walk amidst thick forest route to reach Maathottam, based on her source about PS's current wherabouts. She says Maathottam is is 5-6 kaadham from Naaga Theevu (1 Kaadham = 10 miles, so this is ~100km in the forest)
Map: goo.gl
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Hero reaches maathottam & meets Aazhvarkadiyaan (Surprise, Surprise) @ Thirukediswaram temple, a Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Aazhvarkadiyaan has reached here from Pazhaiyarai - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Maathottam!
Note how there are multiple routes from TN to SL!
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Hero reaches maathottam & meets Aazhvarkadiyaan (Surprise, Surprise) @ Thirukediswaram temple, a...
Hero reaches maathottam & meets Aazhvarkadiyaan (Surprise, Surprise) @ Thirukediswaram temple, a...
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Based on Aazhvarkidayan's more accurate data, they embark to the real place where PS is: Dambulla!
They travel through forest routes to avoid being seen by Srilankan army, and finally meet the titular Ponniyin Selvan who is incognito as an elephant mahout at Dambula cave temple!
Based on Aazhvarkidayan's more accurate data, they embark to the real place where PS is: Dambulla! T...
Based on Aazhvarkidayan's more accurate data, they embark to the real place where PS is: Dambulla! T...
Ponniyin Selvan gets 3 conflicting messages:
1. Come to thanjavur - Kundhavai (Source: hero)
2. Come to Kanchi - Aditya Karikala (Source: Parthibendra Pallava)
3. Stay at SL - Anirudha Brahmaraya, Minister (Source: Azhvarkadiyan)
He quotes from an ancient poem for this dilemma!
He hopes to be the Chola elephant of this beautiful poem: with one leg in Kanchi, one in Tanjore, one in eelam, and one in uraiyur!
‘கச்சி ஒரு கால் மிதியா ஒரு காலால்
தத்துநீர்த் தண்தஞ்சை தான்மிதியாப் - பிற்றையும்
ஈழம் ஒரு கால் மிதியா வருமே நம்
கோழியர் கோக் கிள்ளி களிறு!'
The trio travel together to Anuradhapura, SL capital. After reaching there, PS is invited to a secret coronation ceremony by monks from Maha Viharaya. The prince politely declines the offer to become King of SL- citing his loyalty to the Cholas!
Map: goo.gl
The trio travel together to Anuradhapura, SL capital. After reaching there, PS is invited to a secre...
The trio travel together to Anuradhapura, SL capital. After reaching there, PS is invited to a secre...
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When probed by the hero and Aazhvarkadiyan, he says that Dharma and Satya are his two eyes. He explains the meaning of true Secularism: "Religious heads must not interfere with the kingdom's choices. And the State shall not interfere in the religious heads decisions"
Constant dangers faced by PS in SL are evaded with the help of the mysterious lady from Boodha theevu. She takes them to Ruwanweli Maha Seya, where she points them towards the cave paintings she has made. She is mute, and hence communicates her flashback through art!
Constant dangers faced by PS in SL are evaded with the help of the mysterious lady from Boodha theev...
Constant dangers faced by PS in SL are evaded with the help of the mysterious lady from Boodha theev...
They visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a 1500 year old sacred tree in Anuradhapura. It is a branch from the historical Bodhi tree at Buddha Gaya. It was planted in 288 BC,and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date!
map: goo.gl
They visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a 1500 year old sacred tree in Anuradhapura. It is a branch from the...
They visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a 1500 year old sacred tree in Anuradhapura. It is a branch from the...
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Finally, being chased by Pazhuvettarayar's men and Pandya enemies, PS reaches Yaanai Iravu, on an elephant he controls, with navigation help from Poonguzhali. tThey face a storm, and finally return to Kodikarai.
Phew, this ends part 2 of the novel :)
map: goo.gl
Finally, being chased by Pazhuvettarayar's men and Pandya enemies, PS reaches Yaanai Iravu, on an el...
Finally, being chased by Pazhuvettarayar's men and Pandya enemies, PS reaches Yaanai Iravu, on an el...
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Part-3 of this thread.
It picks up straight from #PONNIYINSELVAN1 film ends.
Part-4 of this thread.
This is where Karikala meets Nandini for the first time after the Madurai incident.

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