Journal of Tamil Culture and Literature

கலிங்கத்துப் பரணி: போரும் அரசியல் வெற்றியும்

2026-03-09T10:04:57+00:00

Among the Tamil minor literary genres, Parani is a literary form that celebrates a great victory achieved in war. In this category, Kalingattuparani stands as one of the most distinguished works. It was composed by Jayamkondar. This work is centered on the military expedition undertaken by Kulothunga Chola against the Kalinga kingdom and portrays the political dominance and heroic glory of the Chola empire through literature.

தமிழர் பழங்கு மக்களின் ஜவ்வாது மலைவாழ் மக்கள் பெறுமிடம்

2026-03-09T10:12:54+00:00

According to the Tamil Lexicon, the term Savvadu refers to a fragrant substance secreted from a particular type of cat. There exists a species of cat known as the Punugu Cat (civet cat). The fluid secreted from the body of this civet cat is called Savvadu. Some scholars believe that the Jawadhu Hills derived their name from the abundance of these civet cats in the region. Informants also state that these civet cats are still found in the forests today and that their distinctive fragrance can be sensed even when they pass nearby. Another explanation suggests that the hills may have been named Savvadu Malai because of the presence of numerous sandalwood trees in the region.

தமிழர்களின் மரபுவழி ஆடல்களும், விளையாட்டுக்களும்

2026-03-09T10:15:54+00:00

The similarities between traditional Tamil dances and sports reveal the connection between the activities of life. Professional dance was also described as a sport. Sports and dance not only enhanced the efficiency of traditional occupations, but also helped to develop knowledge governance, insurgency governance, movement governance, etc. Through these, the spirit of “joy” was developed. The goal of play is to bring joy, explains the Tolkappiyam, “The game of wealth is a game of perception, and there are four kinds of pleasures” (Tol.1205).In the continuous struggle of man with the environment, games and dances helped to increase human resources, increase strength, and assimilate the environment. They provided peace, comfort, self-defence, joy, etc. They reinforced group spirit and group activities. Dances and games help to understand the evolutionary development or evolutionary behaviours of living beings.