Cultural Traditions in Silapathikaram

Abstract

Culture has many meanings but it refers best about the land and the spirit of the people. Culture is the refined human emotions. The customs that prevailed among the people from time to time are transformed into cultural traditions. Kundalakesi as a kundalam worn in the ears, Valayapathi as a bangle worn on the hands, Sivakasintamani as a ruby beam shining on the chest showering mercy, Manimekagalai as a pearl-studded megalai, Silapathikaram as a beautiful anklet in the feet,  all these are weared by the Tamil woman as ornaments and they enjoys it. Poet Suthananda Bharatiyar mentions that she wears Sulamani as a crown of jewels on her head and carries the scepter of Thirukkural and rules without any slippage of justice. In this article, we will see about the Silambam (anklet) on the lotus feet of such a special Tamil woman.