TNPSC Manimekalai (மணிமேகலை) Quiz & Study Notes 2026
TNPSC Manimekalai Quiz
மணிமேகலை
Author: Seethalai Sathanar (சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனார்) | Post-Sangam (2nd century CE)
Practice TNPSC Manimekalai (மணிமேகலை) questions with detailed answers.
This quiz covers important topics from Manimekalai by Seethalai Sathanar
that are frequently asked in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 examinations.
Updated for 2026 exam pattern.
Author: Seethalai Sathanar (சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனார்)
Period: Post-Sangam (2nd century CE)
Category: Epic Poetry
TNPSC Importance: Very High – One of the Aimperum Kappiyangal
About Manimekalai (மணிமேகலை)
Sequel to Silapathikaram, Manimekalai follows the story of Madhavi’s daughter Manimekalai who becomes a Buddhist nun.
Key Facts for TNPSC Exams
- Sequel to Silapathikaram
- Author: Seethalai Sathanar
- Promotes Buddhist philosophy
- Main character: Manimekalai (daughter of Madhavi and Kovalan)
- Amudha Surabhi – the magic bowl that never empties
- 30 cantos in total
TNPSC Manimekalai MCQ Quiz
Test your knowledge with these frequently asked questions about Manimekalai.
Q1. Who wrote Manimekalai?
Q2. Manimekalai is a sequel to?
Q3. Which religion does Manimekalai promote?
Q4. What is the magic bowl in Manimekalai called?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote Manimekalai?
A: Manimekalai (மணிமேகலை) was written by Seethalai Sathanar (சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனார்).
Q: Is Manimekalai important for TNPSC exams?
A: Yes, Manimekalai is Very High – One of the Aimperum Kappiyangal for TNPSC examinations. Questions about this work appear regularly in Group 1, 2, and 4 exams.
Q: Which TNPSC exams ask questions about Manimekalai?
A: Questions about Manimekalai appear in TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, and VAO exams under the General Tamil section.
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