Civaka Cintamani
சீவக சிந்தாமணி
A major Tamil Jain epic traditionally attributed to Tiruttakkatevar.
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Literary character · Tamil Nadu
Civakan
சீவகன்
Living; life-giving
Tamil · South India
The many-talented hero of a major Jain Tamil epic.
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- Character
- Civakan
- Source
- Civaka Cintamani
- Role
- Hero of the Jain Tamil epic Civaka Cintamani
Civakan is the central hero of Civaka Cintamani. The epic follows royal adventure, accomplishment, relationships, and an eventual movement toward renunciation.
The many-talented hero of a major Jain Tamil epic.
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Tamil · Tamil
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