அகததணப படலகளல தழயச சடடம கரணப பயரகள / Attributive Names Denoting the Female Companion in Agathinai Poetry

In the literary conventions of Agathinai the interior landscape of love in classical Tamil poetry is very vital to see. The Thozhi (friend) serves as a key figure with multiple interconnected roles. She functions as the closest companion of the heroine and a guide in romantic relationships, and a mediator who alleviates emotional distress of the heroine. Her importance becomes evident during periods of separation, when she undertakes the dual responsibility of comforting the grieving heroine while reassuring her of the hero's eventual return. She maintains the emotional stability of the heroine and act as a bridge between the lovers. The Thozhi facilitates communication by conveying the heroine's unspoken feelings to the hero and resolve tensions. She ensures the continuity of their relationship. The Thozhi acts as an emotional supporter, medium and moral support. Thse qualities highlight her structural significance in Agathinai poetics. Not being as a passive accessory, the Thozhi represents an archetype of female agency by skillfully navigating the complex interplay between private emotions and social expectations. Hence, this study examines the Thozhi's distinctive literary identity by demonstrating that her interventions are not merely functional but fundamental to the Akattinai view. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to illustrate the position of the female companion and her attributive names Agathinai Poems.