Manimekhalai: The Dancer With the Magic Bowl by Merchant-Prince Shattan, Alain Daniélou (Translator) [Paperback]

"Manimekhalaï" is a second-century Tamil epic and a sequel to "Shilappadikaram." This classic narrative follows a beautiful dancer who chooses to abandon her potential career as a courtesan to devote herself to charity and the pursuit of knowledge, aided by divine beings and a magical bowl known as the Cow of Abundance. Rich in cultural detail, the epic vividly portrays the arts, customs, and religious practices of its time, bringing to life an extraordinary period in Indian history.