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The 'Pattini Cult' of South or worship of Kannagi as ideal wife was started by

  1. Karikala

  2. Senguttuvan

  3. Nedunjeral Adan

  4. Ilango Adigal
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Explanation

The Pattini cult (worship of Kannagi as the ideal wife) was started by the Chola ruler Senguttuvan (also known as Chenaguttuvan). According to legend, he built a temple for Kannagi after hearing the story of Silapaddikaram. Karikala was a different Chola ruler known for building the Grand Anicut, Nedunjeral Adan was a Pandya ruler, and Ilango Adigal was the author of Silapaddikaram (Senguttuvan's brother).

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