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Ponniyin Selvan, authored by Kalki R. Krishnamurthy, is a brilliant novel set in the Chozha dynasty. It is a historical fiction, which recounts the story of Raaja Raaja Chozhar I.
Ponniyin Selvan means ‘The son of Ponni’. It chronicles the story of Arulmozhivarmar, who was eventually crowned as Raaja Raaja Chozhar I. This novel details many of the real historical figures from the renowned Chozha dynasty, such as Vijayaalaya Chozhar, Kulothunga Chozhar I, Kandaraadhithar, Arinjaya Chozhar, Paraandhaka Chozhar II, Kundhavai, Madhuraandhakar, Uthama Chozhar, among other characters. Arulmozhivarmar was the second son of Paraandhaka Chozhar II and the Queen Vaanamaadhevi. Kundhavai was Arulmozhivarmar’s elder sister, for whom he had immense admiration and respect. He built a temple, the Brihadheesvarar Koil, well-known as Thanjai Periya Koil. This novel is a must for history aficionados who wish to learn more about the Chozha dynasty and the famous temple. This book is considered as one of the best historical novels ever written in the Tamil language, by one of the most revered writers, Kalki R. Krishnamurthy.
Ponniyin Selvan means ‘The son of Ponni’. It chronicles the story of Arulmozhivarmar, who was eventually crowned as Raaja Raaja Chozhar I. This novel details many of the real historical figures from the renowned Chozha dynasty, such as Vijayaalaya Chozhar, Kulothunga Chozhar I, Kandaraadhithar, Arinjaya Chozhar, Paraandhaka Chozhar II, Kundhavai, Madhuraandhakar, Uthama Chozhar, among other characters. Arulmozhivarmar was the second son of Paraandhaka Chozhar II and the Queen Vaanamaadhevi. Kundhavai was Arulmozhivarmar’s elder sister, for whom he had immense admiration and respect. He built a temple, the Brihadheesvarar Koil, well-known as Thanjai Periya Koil. This novel is a must for history aficionados who wish to learn more about the Chozha dynasty and the famous temple. This book is considered as one of the best historical novels ever written in the Tamil language, by one of the most revered writers, Kalki R. Krishnamurthy.