Silappathikaram (Cilappatikaram / Silappatikaram) is an ancient poem which contains the sad story of Ma Kannaki, and this wonderful epic was mentioned in the ancient Sangam literature which was believed to have been written during the 6th century AD. This wonderful text was written by Sri Ilango Adigal, who was believed to be a Jain Monk, and he was also the […]
Kannaki Amman
Kannaki Amman | Goddess of Chastity
Kannaki Amman is the divine form of the pious and noble woman Kannagi, who was worshipped mainly in Sri Lanka and Kerala. She is considered as the goddess of chastity, rain and fertilization. She is also worshipped by the Sinhalese Buddhists as Pattini Deviyo. There is also a statue of Kannaki at Bharathi Salai, Marina Beach, Triplicane, Chennai – 600005. Silapathikaram, the ancient work […]