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Volume : III, Issue : III, April - 2013

GREATNESS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF DANCE IN SANGAM LITERATURES

SHIYAMALA BALASINGHAM AND A.K. PALANIVEL

Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

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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

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SHIYAMALA BALASINGHAM AND A.K. PALANIVEL, (2013). GREATNESS AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF DANCE IN SANGAM LITERATURES. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. III, Issue. III, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/2241.pdf

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  1. [1] Nachinarkkiniyar (1955). Kaliththokai. Saiva Siththantha Publishing Centre, Chennai. 102:34-39.

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