War Devastation and Cultural Inscriptions in Purananooru

Abstract

Purananooru literature is a legendary and heroic literature of tamils. Valor and war were paramount during the sangam period. Those who are full of valor are privileged. This literature deals with tradition and ideology. The so- called global war news has gained the attention of the world. It has been over four hundred years since were given the motto “Yadhum Ure Yavarum Kelir” palanthamil literature is the proof that our Tamils lived as people who were unparalleled in love and character. The war system of the sangha period was when one king invaded and waged war against another king considering the wealth of his country.  Ethical Basis for War Crimes among nations today are noteworthy. Battlegrounds show methods of warfare extolled in sangha literature. There is no evidence so far of any maipractice in sangh Boreal news. The aim of this article is to see the destruction of war and its cultural records in Purananooru.