# Pathinenkilkanakku — Eighteen Lesser Books

> Collection of eighteen ancient Tamil poetic works focused on morals and ethics. (iPhone/iPad app by Ramesh P.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathinenkilkanakku/id1486583436 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ramesh P](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020767676)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathinenkilkanakku/id1486583436/reviews.md

## What is Pathinenkilkanakku?

The Eighteen Lesser Texts, known as the Pathinenkilkanakku in the literature, is a collection of eighteen poetic works mostly created during the 'post Sangam period' (between 100 - 500 CE). The poems of this collection differ from the earlier works of the Eighteen Greater Texts (Patinenmelkanakku), which are the oldest surviving Tamil poetry, in that the poems are written in the venpa meter and are relatively short in length. Naladiyar, having sung by 400 poets, is the only anthology in this collection. Each of the remaining works of the Eighteen Lesser Texts is sung by a single poet. Unlike the works of the Eighteen Greater Texts, most of the books of the Eighteen Lesser Texts deal with morals and ethics.

## Key features

- Eighteen Lesser Texts collection
- Post-Sangam period poetry
- Focus on morals and ethics
- Venpa meter poems
- Short poem length
- Naladiyar anthology

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathinenkilkanakku/id1486583436/reviews.md

### 5/5 — நல்ல செயலி

*2024-06-21*

நல்ல செயலி

### 5/5 — Sakthivel R

*2024-01-27*

A very good app to learn Tamil Pathinenkeelkanakku books.

### 5/5 — Great app to read tamil literature

*2023-07-23*

Your work is much appreciated. I installed both your apps. I couldn’t upgrade to premium to remove the ads. When I click to upgrade it shows a page and there is no option shown to buy. Can you fix this so we enjoy this treasure without ads?

### 5/5 — Tamil

*2023-06-21*

Aala poran tamilan

### 5/5 — Good one

*2022-06-09*

Clean work

### 5/5 — வாழ்த்துக்கள்

*2022-03-18*

அருமை அருமை இதெற்கென உழைத்த அனைத்து நல்உள்ளங்களுக்கும் நன்றி

**Developer response:** Thank you.

### 5/5 — நன்று

*2022-02-02*

மிகவும் சிறப்பாக உள்ளது. படிப்பதற்கு சௌகரிகமாக உள்ளது. விளக்க உரைகள் நன்றாக உள்ளது. பாராட்டுக்கள்

### 5/5 — Wonderful Literature

*2021-11-23*

Thanks for bringing this and making it available for the masses. This is a must read content for all Tamils and every human. I can’t thank enough for this service of yours

### 5/5 — மிகவும் பயனுள்ள செயலி

*2020-09-15*

மிகவும் பயனுள்ள செயலி.

**Developer response:** Thank you.

### 5/5 — Much needed app

*2020-07-30*

This is a very nice app with simple interface. Eagerly looking forward to 18 மேல்கணக்கு app.

## Frequently asked questions about Pathinenkilkanakku

### What are the Eighteen Lesser Texts?

The Eighteen Lesser Texts, or Pathinenkilkanakku, is a collection of eighteen ancient Tamil poetic works from the post-Sangam period (100-500 CE). Unlike the older Eighteen Greater Texts, these poems are shorter, written in venpa meter, and primarily focus on morals and ethics.

### What is the main focus of Pathinenkilkanakku?

The primary focus of the poems in Pathinenkilkanakku is on morals and ethics. This distinguishes them from the earlier Eighteen Greater Texts, which are the oldest surviving Tamil poetry.

### Is Pathinenkilkanakku available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Pathinenkilkanakku is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

### How often is Pathinenkilkanakku updated?

The latest version of Pathinenkilkanakku is 1.4, which was last updated on December 1, 2020. This indicates a less frequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Pathinenkilkanakku?

Pathinenkilkanakku has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including children.

### Does Pathinenkilkanakku have ads?

No, Pathinenkilkanakku does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user rating for Pathinenkilkanakku?

Pathinenkilkanakku has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars, based on 22 ratings. This indicates a very high level of user satisfaction.

### Is Pathinenkilkanakku free to download?

Yes, Pathinenkilkanakku is completely free to download and access. There are no charges associated with obtaining the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2020-12-01

* Bug fixes and performance improvements
* In-App purchase for removing all the ads

### 1.3 — 2020-08-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.2 — 2020-05-13

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2020-04-26

General enhancements

### 1.0 — 2020-04-25

No release notes.

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