Civaka Cintamani
சீவக சிந்தாமணி
A major Tamil Jain epic traditionally attributed to Tiruttakkatevar.
Tamil Virtual Academy classical literature collection
Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Literary character · Tamil Nadu
Kattiyankaran
கட்டியங்காரன்
Traditional character name
Tamil · South India
A figure of political rupture in the Civaka Cintamani narrative.
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Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Kattiyankaran
- Source
- Civaka Cintamani
- Role
- Usurping minister in Civaka Cintamani
Kattiyankaran is associated with the coup that precedes Civakan’s rise. Spellings vary significantly in English-language summaries.
A figure of political rupture in the Civaka Cintamani narrative.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
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Tamil · Tamil
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