International Research Journal of Tamil Literary Studies

Volume 2, Number 2, Year 2023
Articles

WOMEN IN THO.PARAMASIVAN’S PANPATTU ASAIVUGAL

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  • Sujatha R,
  • Veeralakshmi S
Sujatha R
Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur-613 010, Tamil Nadu, India.
Veeralakshmi S
Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur-613 010, Tamil Nadu, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/vp2321

Published 2023-04-30

Keywords

  • Puberty,
  • Fasting,
  • Marriage,
  • Female Deity,
  • Turmeric and Kungumam,
  • Occupation,
  • Mortar and Pestle
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How to Cite

R, S., & S, V. (2023). WOMEN IN THO.PARAMASIVAN’S PANPATTU ASAIVUGAL. International Research Journal of Tamil Literary Studies, 2(2), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.34256/vp2321

Copyright (c) 2023 Sujatha R, Veeralakshmi S

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Abstract

Tho.Paramasivan often known as Tho.Pa, has written more than 15 books which focus on the historical, archaeological and anthropological aspects of Tamil society. Tho.Paramasivan’s Panpattu Asaivugal is a collection of essays capturing the cultural symbols and practices of different communities.  He has a firm opinion that women remained the mainstay of religion and spiritualism in Tamil Nadu.  This article is aimed to analyse information related to women in rituals, Occupations, Relationships, Games, Female deities in his book Panpattu Asaivugal.

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