Silappatikaram
சிலப்பதிகாரம்
A classical Tamil epic associated with Ilango Adigal and the story of Kannagi.
Tamil Virtual Academy edition
Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Literary character · Tamilakam
Kannagi
கண்ணகி
Traditional personal name; etymology varies
Tamil · South India
A Tamil epic name inseparable from justice and moral power.
JusticeFidelityMoral force
The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Kannagi
- Source
- Silappatikaram
- Role
- Central figure of Silappatikaram, later revered as Pattini in some traditions
Kannagi is the central woman of Silappatikaram. After Kovalan’s wrongful execution, her demand for justice transforms the narrative; later traditions revere her as Pattini.
A Tamil epic name inseparable from justice and moral power.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
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Tamil · Tamil
Editorial method
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