Vol. 4 No. SPL 1 (2022): Volume 4, Issue SPL 1, Year 2022
Articles

Rituals and Beliefs of Kathavarayan Worship from an Anthropological Point of View

Geetha A
Department of Tamil, Periyar Government Arts College, Cuddalore- 607001, Tamil Nadu, India.
Manogarane R
Department of Tamil, Periyar Government Arts College, Cuddalore- 607001, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published 2022-01-25

Keywords

  • Kathavarayan (Parimanam),
  • Rituals,
  • Bharat Reading- Kathavarayan Ballad,
  • Park Destruction,
  • Gallow Climbing,
  • Beliefs
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How to Cite

A, G., & R, M. (2022). Rituals and Beliefs of Kathavarayan Worship from an Anthropological Point of View. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(SPL 1), 53-60. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt22s18

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Abstract

Anthropology is the study of development of the figurative culture of man from the early times to the till date. Folklore is the part of Anthropology. Ballad is also one of the folk literatures.The Ballad of Kathavarayan was originated in Trichy. Kathavarayan worship is held along with Mariyamman worship in the vanur area of villuppuram district. The rituals of Kathavarayan worship are based on the background of Kathavarayan Ballad.The study looks at the anthoropological data from field studies on the rituals and beliefs of kathavarayan worship such s reading Bharat, park destruction and Gallow climbing.

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