A retrospection of the life of Kaṇṇaki in Iḷaṅkō Aṭikaḷ’s Cilappadikāram with modern perspective

The Tamils regard the Cilappadikāram as their national epic and this is one of masterpieces word. This a significant work on women spirituality with representation Kaṇṇaki in Tamil epic. celebrates great achievements against injustice. However, her revenge not an example to be followed but chaste woman she glorified for love fortitude. She always admired courage through power chastity metamorphoses herself into goddess. eulogized global symbol justice. present paper aims analyze character from by Iḷaṅkō Aṭikaḷ. An attempt has also been made establish relevance story perspective modern day women.