Vol. 4 No. S-16 (2022): Volume 4, Issue S-16, Year 2022
Articles

Cultural Elements of Agricultural People found in Periyapuranam

Uma G
Department of Tamil, Padmavani Arts and Science College for Women, Salem-636011, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-12-12

Keywords

  • Culture,
  • Paddy,
  • Love,
  • Charity,
  • Hospitality,
  • Tax,
  • Food,
  • Dress,
  • Intracapsular,
  • Agriculturist
  • ...More
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How to Cite

G, U. (2022). Cultural Elements of Agricultural People found in Periyapuranam. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(S-16), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt224s167

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Abstract

Periyapuranam is a Tamil text, although the text is seen as a devotional literature, it can be considered as a historical treasury of Tamil Nadu in order to explain the culture of Tamils. In such a way this article helps us to know the cultural elements of agriculturalists in the Nayanmar period. It clearly shows the devotion of the Nayanmars and their attachment to the lord. While discussing the history of the Nayanmars the wealth of the city and country, the professions and the noble deeds of the servants are revealed. The article gives a clear information about agriculture which is the basic occupation of Tamil people.

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