Kamba Ramayanam
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Kambar's great Tamil retelling of the Ramayana, called Ramavataram, a high point of Tamil poetry.
| Tradition | Hindu (Vaishnava) |
|---|---|
| Type | Devotional epic |
| Language | Tamil |
| Period | c. 12th century CE (scholarly estimate; dates are debated) |
| Composed or compiled by | Kambar |
What it contains
- Six books (kandams), from Bala Kandam to Yuddha Kandam.
- About 10,000 or more verses, depending on the edition.
- Rama as the incarnation of Vishnu.
- Rich descriptions of nature and of Tamil country.
Significance
It is recited in Vishnu temples and studied as a masterpiece of Tamil literature.