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
Kovalan
கோவலன்
Traditional personal name
Tamil · South India
A merchant whose choices and fate set the Tamil epic in motion.
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- Character
- Kovalan
- Source
- Silappatikaram
- Role
- Merchant and husband of Kannagi in Silappatikaram
Kovalan is Kannagi’s husband in Silappatikaram. His life in Puhar, relationship with Madhavi, return to Kannagi, and wrongful death drive the epic.
A merchant whose choices and fate set the Tamil epic in motion.
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Tamil · Tamil
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