Which river is praised in the fifth century Tamil epic,

Which river is praised in the fifth century Tamil epic, _Silappadikaram_?

[amp_mcq option1=”Cauvery” option2=”Godavari” option3=”Saraswati” option4=”Ganges” correct=”option1″]

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The Cauvery river is frequently praised in the fifth-century Tamil epic, *Silappadikaram*.

*Silappadikaram*, composed by Ilango Adigal, is set in the ancient Tamil kingdoms. A significant portion of the epic takes place in the Chola country, where the Cauvery (Kaveri) river is the lifeblood of agriculture and civilization. The epic describes the beauty and significance of the river, depicting it as a goddess and a source of prosperity for the land and its people. For example, Canto 10 describes the city of Puhar located at the mouth of the Cauvery and praises the river extensively.

Godavari is a major river of South India but is primarily associated with regions north of the traditional Tamil country. Saraswati is often considered a mythical river or linked to regions in North India. The Ganges (Ganga) is the major river of North India and is not central to the geography described and praised in the Tamil epic *Silappadikaram*, which is deeply rooted in the geography and culture of the Tamil land.

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