Ponniyin Selvan: Pudhu Vellam (Book 1)

Kalki Krishnamurthy

Ponniyin Selvan Book 1 · Manonmani Publishers

About this ebook

Ponniyin Selvan: First Flood is the first volume of the epic historical novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy, which narrates the story of the Chola prince Arulmozhivarman, who later became the great king Rajaraja Chola I. The novel is set in the 10th century CE, when the Chola empire was facing threats from the Pallavas, the Pandyas, and the Sinhalese. The novel begins with the adventurous journey of Vallavarayan Vandiyadevan, a young and brave warrior, who is sent by the crown prince Aditya Karikalan to deliver a secret message to his father, the emperor Sundara Chola. On his way, he encounters various characters, such as the beautiful princess Kundavai, the mysterious Nandini, the loyal Periya Pazhuvettarayar, the cunning Chinna Pazhuvettarayar, the wise Azhwarkadiyan, the brave Parthibendran, and the enigmatic Madhuranthakan. He also uncovers a sinister plot to overthrow the Chola throne and faces many dangers and challenges. The novel is full of adventure, intrigue, romance, and humor, and depicts the rich culture and history of the Chola period.

Ratings and reviews

Just read part 1.. engaging.. loved at places.. esp loved d love at last introduction between vandhiyadhevan nd gundhavai.. didnt like the author speaking directly at places.. will have to look whats following next..

When you start at first page it will keep you on a moving track with some mysterious facts, some interesting poems, I didn't able to stop reading at any point. Wow! Amazing book I've ever read. Vaalga Tamil.

The immeasurable pleasure and immersive experience you gain by the mesmerising writing of Amarar Kalki can't be expressed by words of us mere mortals. You'll start living in this period as one of the characters the moment you start it.