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
Madhavi
மாதவி
Springtime; a flowering creeper
Tamil and Sanskrit · South India
An artist whose life opens a distinct path through the Tamil epic.
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The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Madhavi
- Source
- Silappatikaram
- Role
- Accomplished dancer in Silappatikaram
Madhavi is a celebrated dancer in Silappatikaram and the mother of Manimekalai. Her story intersects performance, love, wealth, and renunciation.
An artist whose life opens a distinct path through the Tamil epic.
Interpretations and spellings may vary across editions, languages, regions, and living traditions.
Source trail
Where this story appears
Tamil · Tamil
Editorial method
Source reviewed.
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