The Glory of Auspicious Ornaments

மங்கல அணியின் மாட்சி

  • Ra Saraswathi Doctoral Research Scholar, Tamil Department, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Karur
Keywords: Sangam Period (Golden Age of Tamils), Tamil Cultural Traditions, Life Cycle Rituals in Tamil Society, Marriage Customs in Ancient Tamil Culture, Social and Cultural Continuity

Abstract

Among the five types of periods, the Sangam period is considered the golden age. The customs of the people of that time gradually gained good reputation and became traditions. Since the remnants of the golden age people are today revered as culture, it is appropriate to call that period the golden age.

Among the life cycle rituals of Tamil people from birth to death, the most distinguished and auspicious ritual is the marriage ceremony. Marriage plays an important role in every human life. It would not be an exaggeration to say that many people's lives begin only after marriage

References

Bhaktavatsala Bharathi, *Maanidaviyal Kotpadhugal* (Principles of Anthropology), p.296.
*Purananuru*, Poem No.127 (lines 5–6).
*Nedunalvadai*, Poem No.136–137.
Published
2018-10-01
Issue
Vol 3 No 2 I2 (2018)
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