R. KumarPonniyin Selvan · English
Ponniyin Selvan English Volume 1: New River Flow — Pudhuvellam

Multimedia Digital Edition · Volume 1

Ponniyin Selvan in English · Volume 1

New River Flow

Pudhuvellam

A young traveller enters the Chola kingdom—and a world of royal secrets.

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Where the journey begins

A little of what
awaits you.

A spoiler-free introduction

Begin Kalki’s historical epic with Vandhiya Thevan’s journey through the Chola country. A festival, a palace and a gathering at midnight draw the reader into a story of friendship, ambition and hidden loyalties.

This opening volume introduces the people and places that shape the journey ahead. R. Kumar’s English adaptation brings the story to readers through pictures and dialogues, with the multimedia reader offering optional background music.

Inside this volume

The opening chapters.

From the current edition’s chapter index.
The full contents are available in the reader.

  1. 01Chapter 1 — Aadi Thirunal (Aadi Month Festival)
  2. 02Chapter 2 — Aazhwaarkadiyan (Devotee of Aazhwaar)
  3. 03Chapter 3 — Vinnagara Koil (Sky-high Temple)
  4. 04Chapter 4 — Kadambur Maaligai (Palace)

Read it your way

The illustrated story, with room to explore.

01

Pictures & dialogues

An illustrated English adaptation of Kalki’s historical epic.

02

Your reading rhythm

One-page or two-page views, zoom and a chapter index.

03

A soundtrack, if you wish

Optional background music inside the multimedia reader.

Digital access is through your account in the protected reader. No standalone book PDF or soundtrack download is supplied.

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Your place in the story

Volume 1 of six.

Start here if you are new to Ponniyin Selvan.

  1. 1New River Flow
  2. 2The Cyclone
  3. 3Killing Sword
  4. 4The Crown
  5. 5AApex of Sacrifice
  6. 5BApex of Sacrifice

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