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Volume : III, Issue : III, April - 2013 GREATNESS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF DANCE IN SANGAM LITERATURES SHIYAMALA BALASINGHAM AND A.K. PALANIVEL DOI : 10.9780/22307850, Published By : Laxmi Book Publication Abstract : Sangam Literatures are Ettu Thokai and Pathupattu. Ancient Tamils made
themselves useful to the entire society by sublimating their ego through their art
creations. Sangam works convey the true sense of Art, reflects the culture and civilization
of the people. In Sangam literatures, different kinds of musical instruments were
indispensable accompaniments in the recital of music and dance. The dancers are called
Kootar, Vayiriyar, Viraliyar and Kannular. In this research work, Kuravaikkuttu and its
classifications, Vallikkuttu, Thunankaikkuttu, Amalaikkuttu, Aariyakkuttu and Veriyattu
have been classified and performed in marriage, victory in battle –fields, and festivals or
rituals mentioned in detail Keywords : Article : Cite This Article : SHIYAMALA BALASINGHAM AND A.K. PALANIVEL, (2013). GREATNESS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF DANCE IN SANGAM LITERATURES. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. III, Issue. III, DOI : 10.9780/22307850, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/2241.pdf References : - [1] Nachinarkkiniyar (1955). Kaliththokai. Saiva Siththantha Publishing Centre, Chennai. 102:34-39.
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