Whether the river Kamba existed or not, now there is a small Mandapam marking its existence. There is some water below the mandapam. This is the image gets enhanced as a novel. A lot of people keep coming into this novel. They are set apart just as the current of the river sets aside many of its floats on the banks. But the magic of this writing is wonderful in bringing into our minds the effects of their travelling through the river. The novel strongly shows that the existence of ordinary people and their quests, aspirations, longings and failures can get a place in history. The epic tragedy faced by the women of our society even in this modern age is revealed through the novel and shakes us.