In Tamil literature the glorious books 'Shilppadikaram and Manimekalai' are related to

Manimekalai, by the poet Chithalai Chathanar, is one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature according to later Tamil literary tradition. Silappadikaram is one of Five Great Epics according to later Tamil literary tradition. Manekalai was written by the Buddhist poet Chithalai Chathanar in post-Sangam era. The book describes Dharma, as the most perfect religion. Silappadikarma is a great Tamil epic written by a Jain poet prince Llano Adigal. Llango Adigal was a Buddhist monk and Silappadhikaram and Manimekalai are Buddhist epics.