“The elevation of Kannaki to God-hood in Cisappatikaaram and her worship by founding temples is associatable with the folk themes popular in kerala. ** “In Sisappadikaram we have a graphic account of the preparation for and actual raising of a temple to Kannaki as Pathinikkadavul and these temples were known to exist in different parts of Tamil Nad, Kerala, Ceylon and elsewhere. “In historical times, we have numerous examples of such stone monuments and shrines. " ' " References History of the Tamils, pp 509–60 I Shilappadikâram — Introduction p IX [Alain Danielon ] Studies in Tamil Literature and History pp.78–79 A History of Tamil Literature (J.M. S.) p 352 இளங்கோ அடிகள் (டாக்டர் . மு. வ.) பக்கம் 56 The Secret chamber p 89.
Some Contribntions of South India to Indian Culture p91 8. ஆராய்ச்சித் தொகுதி P. 240 9. Land Marks in the History of Tamil Literature pp.9–10
- {}. The Hero-Stones of South India (A. K. Venkatcsan).
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