Madhavi (Silappatikaram)

Madhavi
Madhavi (left) with Kovalan
First appearanceCilappatikaram
Created byIlango Adigal
In-universe information
GenderFemale
OccupationCourtesan and dancer
ChildrenManimekalai
HomePuhar, Chola Kingdom

Madhavi is a central character in Ilango Adigal's Cilappatikaram, one of the Five Great Epics in Tamil literature. As per the literature, Kovalan, the husband of Kannagi, briefly leaves Kannagi to be with Madhavi. After squandering his wealth, Kovalan returns to Kannagi, and their tragic story form the rest of the epic.

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