The Neithal Land from Agananooru - The Community of Barathavas at Alaivaaikarai from The Novel
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The ancient Tamils built their way of life based on the characteristics of the land they inhabited. Among the five landscapes (Tinai), Neithal Tinai represents the seashore region, and the lifestyle of the fisherfolk (Parathavar) living in this coastal environment is beautifully portrayed both in the Sangam classic Akananuru and in the modern novel Alaivaykkaiyil. During the Sangam age, the fisherfolk lived in small huts built on sandy shores. In contrast, the novel Alaivaykkaiyil shows that today’s fisherfolk live in wellbuilt houses according to their improved economic status. Their primary food continues to be fish-based dishes. Although fishing remains their main occupation, they now use technologically advanced fishing equipment. The beliefs in divine powers and spirits that existed in the ancient community are still found among the present-day fisherfolk. In the past, the groom’s family offered gifts (seer) to the bride’s family during marriage, but Alaivaykkaiyil reflects how this custom has reversed - now, the bride’s family provides the dowry.
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http://www.shanlaxjournals.com 111 £UP® Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research The Neithal Land from Agananooru – The Community of Barathavas at Alaivaaikarai from The Novel Dr. J. Benny Assistant Professor, Tamil Research Centre S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil Abstract The ancient Tamils built their way of life based on the characteristics of the land they inhabited. Among the five landscapes (Tinai), Neithal Tinai represents the seashore region, and the lifestyle of the fisherfolk (Parathavar) living in this coastal environment is beautifully portrayed both in the Sangam classic Akananuru and in the modern novel Alaivaykkaiyil. During the Sangam age, the fisherfolk lived in small huts built on sandy shores. In contrast, the novel Alaivaykkaiyil shows that today’s fisherfolk live in wellbuilt houses according to their improved economic status. Their primary food continues to be fish-based dishes. Although fishing remains their main occupation, they now use technologically advanced fishing equipment. The beliefs in divine powers and spirits that existed in the ancient community are still found among the present-day fisherfolk. In the past, the groom’s family offered gifts (seer) to the bride’s family during marriage, but Alaivaykkaiyil reflects how this custom has reversed — now, the bride’s family provides the dowry. Keywords: Akananuru, Alaivaykkaiyil, Fisherfolk Community, Manam (Marriage), Thoovi (Ritual), Custom References 1. Appadurai, Kashi. Tamilagam before 1800 Years, Maamaya Publications, Chennai, 2006. 2. Andhrisha, M. K. M. The Life and Culture of the Paliyar Tribe in the Works of Kodhandam, International Tamil and Literary Journal, January 2023. 3. Imayam Krishnan. Alaivaykkaiyil, Thagam Publications, Chennai, 1990. 4. Seibal, Ima. Akananuru, New Century Book House, Chennai, 2007. 5. Tamilannal. Tolkappiyam – Porul Adhikaram, Meenakshi Book Centre, Madurai, 2010. 6. Bhaktavatsala Bharathi. Cultural Anthropology, Meyyappan Publications, Chidambaram, 2016 ©»º: 10 ]Ó¨¤uÌ: 1 ©õu®: AU@hõ£º Á¸h®: 2025 P-ISSN: 2454-3993 E-ISSN: 2582-2810 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/ zenodo.17346679
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