MOTHER KALI OF KODUNGALLUR

THE KANNAKI AND KOVALAN EPISODE

Among the immortal tales adorning the pages of history, the Kannaki Kovalan's story occupies an important place, and has been shining resplendent like pole star since its occurrence. All the genres of literature justified their existence in eulogising the chastity, the ideal of Bharatanari exemplified and demonstrated by this immortal woman. 

Kings and institutions seemed vied with one another in perpetuating their adorable life by erecting monuments, staging entertainments and holding fairs. Tamil Nadu topped the list and succeeded to projecting the glory of the Indian womanhood in an inimitable way.

The Poompuhar Memorial is a standing tribute that brought them fame, and divinity to the couple. Kerala, where Kannaki committed self immolation is also honoured in an outstanding manner by the then imperial monarch Senguttuvan, by not only immortalizing her in literature, but installing her image in a temple in the presence of emperors and illustrious men of his day like the King of Ceylon.

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