The Tale of an Anklet
Author | : Iḷaṅkōvaṭikaḷ |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 1993 |
ISBN-10 | : 0231078498 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780231078498 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tale of an Anklet by : Iḷaṅkōvaṭikaḷ
Download or read book The Tale of an Anklet written by Iḷaṅkōvaṭikaḷ and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originating in Tamil mythology, Cilappatikaram is the love story of Kannaki and Kovalan. Kannaki wears a circular anklet representing the power, strength and dignity of the goddess Pattini. Goddess status is bestowed upon Kannaki as her life undergoes the same fate as the anklet that is stolen and used as a weapon.