Abstract

Sangam literature is an important source for understanding the lifestyle, culture, social structure, economy, political system, religious beliefs, and traditions of ancient Tamils. The Ettuthogai and Pathuppattu provide valuable information about the daily lives of people during the Sangam period. This study examines the lifestyle of ancient Tamils through the concept of the five landscapes (Ainthinai), namely Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal, and Palai, each associated with distinct occupations, food habits, customs, and ways of life. It also explores their food, clothing, ornaments, housing, family relationships, agricultural practices, handicrafts, trade, and maritime activities. Special attention is given to women's roles, love and marriage, hospitality, generosity, valour, education, arts, religious beliefs, and political administration. Literary works such as Purananuru, Akananuru, Kurunthogai, and Pathitrupathu, along with archaeological findings from sites such as Keezhadi, provide valuable evidence for understanding ancient Tamil society. The study highlights the close relationship between people and nature, the diversity of social groups, and the cultural values reflected in Sangam literature. Thus, Sangam literature and archaeological evidence serve as significant sources for understanding the historical heritage, social life, and cultural achievements of the ancient Tamils.

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  1. தொல்காப்பியர் - தொல்காப்பியம் , பொருளதிகாரம்
  2. புறநானூறு - வீரம், கொடை மற்றும் அரசியல்.
  3. அகநானூறு - காதல் மற்றும் குடும்ப வாழ்க்கை.
  4. குறுந்தொகை, நற்றிணை - அக வாழ்க்கை மற்றும் ஐந்திணை மரபு
  5. பதிற்றுப்பத்து, பட்டினப்பாலை, மதுரைக்காஞ்சி - ஆட்சி, நகர வாழ்க்கை மற்றும் வாணிகம்.
  6. தமிழநாடு தொல்லியல் துறை - கீழடி அகழாய்வு அறிக்கைகள்.

How to Cite

சங்க இலக்கியத்தில் மக்களின் வாழ்க்கை முறைகள்: The Lifestyle of People in Sangam Literature. (2026). Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 12(06), 23-30. https://tamilmanam.in/journal/index.php/issue/article/view/867

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