Vol. 3 No. S-1 (2021): Volume 3, Issue S-1, Year 2021
Articles

Ethnography of Arunthathiyar in Poomani Novels (Piragu)

Sulochana V
Department of Tamil, Kamban College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruvannamalai-606603, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2021-06-25

Keywords

  • Arunthathiyar,
  • Abolition of untouchability,
  • Sakkiliyar,
  • Leather Work

How to Cite

V, S. (2021). Ethnography of Arunthathiyar in Poomani Novels (Piragu). International Research Journal of Tamil, 3(S-1), 273-278. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt21s144

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Abstract

Arunthathiyar (Arunthathiyar) or the Cobbler (Chakkiliyar) called the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions, which lives in the list, caste -based, are an ethnic group. These are called Dalits. In Tamil Nadu, Arundhatiyar, Sakkiliyar, Madari, Adi Andhra, Pakadai, Madhika and Thottin are also known by some other names. Out of the 18% reservation given to the downtrodden people in Tamil Nadu, the law giving 3% reservation to Arundhati was passed in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in February 2009. Sakkilyar is a Sanskrit word derived from Sakkuli which is also known as Sakkili. The Sanskrit word satkuzhi means "one who eats dead beef "or" one who eats too much meat". Often known as leather workers, whose main occupation was well-irrigated agriculture, making leather for battlefields, and sewing shoes, these people lost their traditional leather business and were relegated to the status quo. At one point in history, a group of people in all parts of India were forced into the industry through religious restrictions. Realizing this situation and with the experience of his life, author Poomani can be said to have transcended all forms of casteism, superstition, untouchability, and cults, and to have created the deepest and most compelling friendship between the dominant castes and the Sakkilians in his works and to evoke social awareness.

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