Agnaadi

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Agnaadi

Author	Poomani
Language	Tamil
Genre	Fiction, History
Publisher	Crea Publications
Publication place	India
Pages	1066
Award	Sahitya Akademi Award for Tamil literature (2014)
ISBN	9788192130217

Agnaadi is a fictional historical novel written by Tamil writer Poomani. Set in the 19th century, it deals with the lives of people from the Kalingal, Kazhugumalai, Chatrapatti, Veppankadu, Chinnaiahpuram, and Sivakasi region over a span of 170 years. The novel revolves around the caste conflicts and discrimination among the different castes of the area, such as the Vannars, Devendrakula Velalars, Panaiyeri Nadars and Thevars.^[1]

The title is an expression that signifies many emotions such as relief, wonder, fatigue and resignation.