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The study aims to illuminate the unique lifestyle and cultural elements of Neythal land people during the Sangam period.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Weaving Landsmen's Life in Aatruppadai Ilakkiyam

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The study aims to illuminate the unique lifestyle and cultural elements of Neythal land people during the Sangam period.
Utilized Sangam literature, particularly 'Pathuppattu', for data collection.
Focused on the interconnection of weavers and marginal communities dependent on ocean resources.
Identified core elements of life, such as worship and hospitality, among the weavingland people.
Revealed the significant cultural interplay between weavers and local communities.

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 weavingland people during the Sangam period. He data for this study as ‘Pathuppattu’ also been used.

Weaving Landsmen's Life in Aatruppadai Ilakkiyam

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