ஆற்றுப்படை இலக்கியங்களில் நெய்தல் நிலத்தவர் வாழ்வியல்

Weaving Landsmen’s Life in Aatruppadai Ilakkiyam

Abstract

The lifestyle of Neythal land people is unique in the ancient Tamil society. Dependence on the ocean surface is the livelihood of these people. The Sangam songs tell us that the weaves’ daily lives are interwoven with those of the people of the land, where the weavers include marginal people such as fishing Bharathavas, Umanas who sell salt, and who sell Wood. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to highlight the elements of life such as life, worship, hospitality and entertainment of the weaving land people during the Sangam period. The data for this study as ‘Pathuppattu’ also been used.