| Madhavi | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Silappatikaram_(11).jpg) Madhavi with Kovalan | |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Children | Manimegalai |
Madhavi is a central character in the Silapathikaram, one of the epics in Tamil literature. Silapathikaram is the first Kappiyam (epic) among the five in Tamil literature.[1][2] Madhavi was born in a lineage of courtesans, and was an accomplished classical bharatha natya dancer. Madhavi is one of the three main characters in Silappatikaram, along with Kannagi and Kovalan.[3]
- ^ "Silappathikaram Tamil Literature". Tamilnadu.com. 22 January 2013. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013.
- ^ Geetha, C. V. (1985). Female Characters in Janakiraman's Novels. Pooram Publications.
- ^ Thompson, James (2005). Digging Up Stories: Applied Theatre, Performance and War. Manchester University Press. ISBN 978-0-7190-7315-1.