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'Kannagi' is a legendary Tamil woman a central character of the Silapathikaram. She is described as the chaste woman who stays with her husband 'Kovalam' despite his unfaithfulness.
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'Kannagi' is a legendary Tamil woman a central character of the Silapathikaram. She is described as the chaste woman who stays with her husband 'Kovalam' despite his unfaithfulness.
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It is a story about an attempt by Kannagi to rebuild her marriage after her husband had lost everything but repented, how her husband is falsely framed then punished without the due checks and processes of justice.
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It is a story about an attempt by Kannagi to rebuild her marriage after her husband had lost everything but repented, how her husband is falsely framed then punished without the due checks and processes of justice.
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A seven storeyed structure is constructed to pay homage to the epic " silapathigaram'. The first Storey building is 12 ft high and all the storeys above it has a height of 5 ft each for each storey. It also comprises Kalasams on the top
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A seven storeyed structure is constructed to pay homage to the epic " silapathigaram'. The first Storey building is 12 ft high and all the storeys above it has a height of 5 ft each for each storey. It also comprises Kalasams on the top
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Poompuhar, Nagapatinnam, Tamilnadu city was known for its sea fare and trade. In tamil 'puhar' means a place where river meets sea. Poompuhar being located on mouth of Kaveri and ancient port of Chola hence called Poom-Puhar
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Poompuhar, Nagapatinnam, Tamilnadu city was known for its sea fare and trade. In tamil 'puhar' means a place where river meets sea. Poompuhar being located on mouth of Kaveri and ancient port of Chola hence called Poom-Puhar
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The story of Silappadikaram begins in the city of Puhar in the Chola kingdom with the wedding of Kannagi and Kovalan, children of prominent merchants. he Elders blessed for a blissful life like the inseperable couples Arundhati and Vasisthar.
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The story of Silappadikaram begins in the city of Puhar in the Chola kingdom with the wedding of Kannagi and Kovalan, children of prominent merchants. he Elders blessed for a blissful life like the inseperable couples Arundhati and Vasisthar.
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After a brief period of conjugal bliss, Kovalan, however, abandons Kannagi for a celebrated courtesan named Madhavi. Engrossed in a life of sensual and cultural pursuits, Kovalan forgets all about his wife.
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After a brief period of conjugal bliss, Kovalan, however, abandons Kannagi for a celebrated courtesan named Madhavi. Engrossed in a life of sensual and cultural pursuits, Kovalan forgets all about his wife.
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Kovalan spends all his income on Madhavi and his ancestral wealth. Madhavi's mother extorts money from Kannagi without knowledge of Kovalan and Madhavi using his ring(Kannaiyali). Kovalan and Madhavi have a girl child by the name Manimeghalai.
Kovalan spends all his income on Madhavi and his ancestral wealth. Madhavi's mother extorts money from Kannagi without knowledge of Kovalan and Madhavi using his ring(Kannaiyali). Kovalan and Madhavi have a girl child by the name Manimeghalai.
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However, one day, on the occasion of the festival of Lord Indra, Madhavi sings a song about a woman betrayed in love. This prompts Kovalan to suspect Madhavi’s fidelity
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However, one day, on the occasion of the festival of Lord Indra, Madhavi sings a song about a woman betrayed in love. This prompts Kovalan to suspect Madhavi’s fidelity
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With a wounded sense of pride, he leaves her and returns to Kannagi who accepts him back without any reproach
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With a wounded sense of pride, he leaves her and returns to Kannagi who accepts him back without any reproach
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The reconciled couple decide to start their life anew in the city of Madurai in the Pandya territory.
However, since Kovalan had squandered all his wealth on Madhavi, they decide to sell Kannagi’s anklet for starting a new business
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The reconciled couple decide to start their life anew in the city of Madurai in the Pandya territory.
However, since Kovalan had squandered all his wealth on Madhavi, they decide to sell Kannagi’s anklet for starting a new business
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Kannagi and Kovalan crossed the river Vaigai on a raft. They passed through many groves full of beauteous flowers on the southern bank.
They undertake a laborious journey on foot to finally reach their destination.
Kannagi and Kovalan crossed the river Vaigai on a raft. They passed through many groves full of beauteous flowers on the southern bank.
They undertake a laborious journey on foot to finally reach their destination.
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Kovalan took the anklet from Kannagi with the intention to sell it and start a new business. Kovalan is consoled by Kannagi not to worry anymore. The next day, Kovalan sets out for the city to sell one of the anklets to a goldsmith.
Kovalan took the anklet from Kannagi with the intention to sell it and start a new business. Kovalan is consoled by Kannagi not to worry anymore. The next day, Kovalan sets out for the city to sell one of the anklets to a goldsmith.
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The goldsmith, who is a dishonest man, He reports to the Pandyan king Neduncheliyan that Kovalan has stolen the queen’s anklet.
The goldsmith, who is a dishonest man, He reports to the Pandyan king Neduncheliyan that Kovalan has stolen the queen’s anklet.
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The real thief is, of course, the goldsmith himself. The king, who is at that time eager to placate his queen after a quarrel, orders the immediate capture and execution of Kovalan without a trial.
The real thief is, of course, the goldsmith himself. The king, who is at that time eager to placate his queen after a quarrel, orders the immediate capture and execution of Kovalan without a trial.
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When Kannagi comes to know of the terrible fate of her husband, she rushes to the city and finds him lying dead in a pool of blood. She storms into the palace & furiously throws the only anklet on the floor causing it to break, revealing the gems encrusted within.
When Kannagi comes to know of the terrible fate of her husband, she rushes to the city and finds him lying dead in a pool of blood. She storms into the palace & furiously throws the only anklet on the floor causing it to break, revealing the gems encrusted within.
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The king instantly realizes his error as the queen’s anklet contained pearls. In utter shame and despair, the king kills himself and is followed by his wife
The king instantly realizes his error as the queen’s anklet contained pearls. In utter shame and despair, the king kills himself and is followed by his wife
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Kannagi, still very angry, plucks out her left breast and throws it at the city causing it to burst into flames. As the fire begins to wreak havoc in the city its guardian deity appears before Kannagi and attempts to pacify her.
Kannagi, still very angry, plucks out her left breast and throws it at the city causing it to burst into flames. As the fire begins to wreak havoc in the city its guardian deity appears before Kannagi and attempts to pacify her.
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he tells Kannagi that Kovalan in his past life as Bharata had falsely executed a merchant on the suspicion of being a spy, and his death now was only a fallout of his own karma. She also lets Kannagi know that in 14 days she too will join her husband.
he tells Kannagi that Kovalan in his past life as Bharata had falsely executed a merchant on the suspicion of being a spy, and his death now was only a fallout of his own karma. She also lets Kannagi know that in 14 days she too will join her husband.
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Kannagi, overcome by grief, wanders into Murugavel-kunram, hills of the Chera territory. There the Kuravas or hill people witness her eventual death and ascension to heaven. In awe, they inform their king Senguttuvan about this strange happening.
Kannagi, overcome by grief, wanders into Murugavel-kunram, hills of the Chera territory. There the Kuravas or hill people witness her eventual death and ascension to heaven. In awe, they inform their king Senguttuvan about this strange happening.
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The queen is so moved by the tragic tale that she desires a temple to be built in honour of Kannagi. The king then vows to bring a stone from the Himalayas to carve out an idol for the goddess. The king keeps his promise and establishes the cult of Pattini.
The queen is so moved by the tragic tale that she desires a temple to be built in honour of Kannagi. The king then vows to bring a stone from the Himalayas to carve out an idol for the goddess. The king keeps his promise and establishes the cult of Pattini.
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Cheran wanted to build a statue of Kannagi using a stone from HImalayas. He proclaimed that whoever blocks his path to take a stone then they are challenging Senguttuvan to a war. The King's prolamation was spread to all corners of the city and spread to North too.
Cheran wanted to build a statue of Kannagi using a stone from HImalayas. He proclaimed that whoever blocks his path to take a stone then they are challenging Senguttuvan to a war. The King's prolamation was spread to all corners of the city and spread to North too.
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Senguttuvan set out with his army to the north. Senguttuvan reached Odisha via sea.
Senguttuvan army charged and destroyed the enemy forces. Kanaka and Vijaya were taken as captives and the himalayan stone slab was kept on their heads to be carried to Vanji.
Senguttuvan set out with his army to the north. Senguttuvan reached Odisha via sea.
Senguttuvan army charged and destroyed the enemy forces. Kanaka and Vijaya were taken as captives and the himalayan stone slab was kept on their heads to be carried to Vanji.
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Senguttuvan troops reached the southern ganges and a camp was setups for the king to take rest. The Himalayan rock was washed with Ganges water. Matalan narrates king about Madhavi and her turning ascetic.
Senguttuvan troops reached the southern ganges and a camp was setups for the king to take rest. The Himalayan rock was washed with Ganges water. Matalan narrates king about Madhavi and her turning ascetic.
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Senguttuvan returned to Vanji Kingdom and was seated on a the State elephant under white parasol and welcomes jubilantly by the people of Vanji Kingdom. Flowers were strewn to welcome their King and people watched their King enter his capital in glory.
Senguttuvan returned to Vanji Kingdom and was seated on a the State elephant under white parasol and welcomes jubilantly by the people of Vanji Kingdom. Flowers were strewn to welcome their King and people watched their King enter his capital in glory.
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Senguttuvan constructed the temple according to the rules. On the day of consecration, the Aryan kings who were held hostage were released. The King of Malava and Kayavagu, the ruler of Ceylon and kongu ruler stood with folded hands worshipping the Goddess Kannagi.
Senguttuvan constructed the temple according to the rules. On the day of consecration, the Aryan kings who were held hostage were released. The King of Malava and Kayavagu, the ruler of Ceylon and kongu ruler stood with folded hands worshipping the Goddess Kannagi.
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Madhavi's Sculpture outside museum
Madhavi's Sculpture outside museum
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Kanagi's Sculpture outside museum
Kanagi's Sculpture outside museum
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The epic Silappadikaram is an invaluable source for understanding the geo-political, social and cultural conditions during ancient times. The epic coincides with historical region of Tamilakam comprising Kerala, TN, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and parts of Karnataka and AP.
The epic Silappadikaram is an invaluable source for understanding the geo-political, social and cultural conditions during ancient times. The epic coincides with historical region of Tamilakam comprising Kerala, TN, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and parts of Karnataka and AP.
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Pattini is a goddess popular among Buddhists of Śrī Lanka and Hindus of that island's east coast. The goddess is the deified form of the woman Kannaki
Pattini is a goddess popular among Buddhists of Śrī Lanka and Hindus of that island's east coast. The goddess is the deified form of the woman Kannaki
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Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple Kerala, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram built by King Senguttuvan around 2000 years ago devoting it to Chaste Goddess 'Kannagi' or 'Pattini'
The 2ky old temple is in dire conditions.
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Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple Kerala, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram built by King Senguttuvan around 2000 years ago devoting it to Chaste Goddess 'Kannagi' or 'Pattini'
The 2ky old temple is in dire conditions.
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