Chastity Forever: (The Legend of Ponnivala [Series 2, Book 4]) (Volume 17)

"The Legend of Ponnivala" is a vast, ancient epic from the Kongu region of South India, where it is known as the "Annanmar Kathai" or "Elder Brothers' Story." It is the story of three generations of a farming family who through their exploits and the intercession of the Hindu gods rise to become kings of their region. Previously only told orally by bards in the local area, it is surprisingly accurate in its accounts of historical events, and has close ties to the Mahabharata. In Episode 17: The two sons get married, but lock up their brides forever. Their sister Tangal lives with them. Their parents die and they become the new rulers of Ponnivala.