Published 2022-12-10
Keywords
- Culture,
- Kandhapuranam,
- Marriage of Shiva and Parvathi,
- Marriage rituals,
- Kannikadanam
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Abstract
Culture is a reflection of society’s history. Culture cannot be narrowed down to specific boundaries. The literature of the people is very helpful to know the culture of the people. Thus, the Kandhapuranam composed by KachiyappaSivachariyar is a storehouse of Culture. Kachiyappar has told not only mythological stories but also the culture of the Tamils of his time. Kachiyappar describes the marriage of Shiva and Parvathi in great detail. KachiyappaSivachariyar explains the marriage rituals of the Andhanars in the marriage of Shiva and Parvathi. Based on his notes, this article examines the marriage ceremony of the Andhanars of medieval time.
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