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Ponniyin Selvan 6

Ponniyin Selvan 6

Crowning Sacrifice | Epic Historical Novel of the Chola Empire by Kalki | Tamil Literature Classic in English Translation by Gowri Ramnarayan

Kalki
,
Gowri Ramnarayan
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In the concluding part of Ponniyin Selvan, the fates of beloved characters and the Chozha empire reach their dramatic fulfilment. Secrets long buried come to light, revealing the true motivations behind Aditya Karikalan’s death and the tragic complexities of Nandini’s life. As Arulmozhi Varman prepares to embrace his destiny, the intricate political and emotional tapestry woven throughout the saga finds powerful resolution.
Vandiyatevan’s courage, Kundavai’s unwavering wisdom, and sacrifices by unsung heroes, converge in a stirring finale marked by love, loss, and redemption. With justice, duty, and fate in tense balance, Kalki delivers an unforgettable climax to a historic epic, an epic mirroring the values, aspirations and achievements he visualised as a writer and liberal humanist, for the future of his own country, and for the world.

Imprint: Ebury Press

Published: Aug/2025

ISBN: 9780670099979

Length : 392 Pages

MRP : ₹799.00

Ponniyin Selvan 6

Crowning Sacrifice | Epic Historical Novel of the Chola Empire by Kalki | Tamil Literature Classic in English Translation by Gowri Ramnarayan

Kalki
,
Gowri Ramnarayan

In the concluding part of Ponniyin Selvan, the fates of beloved characters and the Chozha empire reach their dramatic fulfilment. Secrets long buried come to light, revealing the true motivations behind Aditya Karikalan’s death and the tragic complexities of Nandini’s life. As Arulmozhi Varman prepares to embrace his destiny, the intricate political and emotional tapestry woven throughout the saga finds powerful resolution.
Vandiyatevan’s courage, Kundavai’s unwavering wisdom, and sacrifices by unsung heroes, converge in a stirring finale marked by love, loss, and redemption. With justice, duty, and fate in tense balance, Kalki delivers an unforgettable climax to a historic epic, an epic mirroring the values, aspirations and achievements he visualised as a writer and liberal humanist, for the future of his own country, and for the world.

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Kalki

Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy, better known by his pen name Kalki, was an Indian writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist who wrote in Tamil. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi award for his novel, Alai Osai (The Sound of the Waves).

Gowri Ramnarayan

Gowri Ramnarayan is a playwright, theatre director, journalist, and vocal accompanist to legendary musician M.S. Subbulakshmi. She has translated two plays by Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar, and the Tamil short stories and biography of Kalki Krishnamurthy.

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