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International Research Journal of Tamil

Vol. 4 No. S-21 (2022): Volume 4, Issue S-21, Year 2022
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Stages of Action in Mullai Songs from a Rhetorical Point of View

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  • Gayathri C,
  • Thangaraazu M
Gayathri C
Department of Tamil, Pachayappas College, Chennai-600030, Tamil Nadu, India
Thangaraazu M
Department of Tamil, Pachayappas College, Chennai-600030, Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt224s2130



Published 2022-11-15

Keywords

  • Mullai Songs,
  • Mullai Region,
  • Thirumal,
  • Rhetorical Point

How to Cite

C, G., & M, T. (2022). Stages of Action in Mullai Songs from a Rhetorical Point of View. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(S-21), 192-196. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt224s2130

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Abstract

Mullai songs is the fifth song in Pattupattu. It contains 103 beats, composed by Asiriyappa and authored by Napothanar. Mullai songs are about the lifestyle of Mullai regional people. It is also about the separation of husband from his wife and she waits for him patiently.  In Mullai region the white flower is seen as a symbol of chastity while the mulberry flower symbolizes chastity. The location of Mullai land is forest and forested area. Motifs belonging to Mullai land are thirumal, kannai flower, mullai flower, and deer etc, and takes place in the Mullai songs.

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References

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  2. Mohan, R. (2004) Pathupattu, New Century Book House Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India.