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Political Positions in the Manimekalai
No full textThe Manimegalai epic covers various social politics. The politics of the hour are seen in a different light than the politics of the time. During this period various religions and new rulers entered Tamil Nadu and created a chaotic politics. The epic features the politics, morals, monasticism, and Buddhist influence of the rulers. The influence of Vedic religion in the Milky Way, the impact of Buddhism in the Cauvery Basin and the impact of Jainism in the Madurai region shaped the social life of the people. Poompuhar was a city of historical significance in ancient times. Morality was held in that city. The king and the people lived equally without distinction. The king lived for the people. The news about the two kings, Karikarsolan and Manunithi Cholan, is indelibly etched in the minds of the people. Poompuhar has been a city of historical significance since ancient times. The city of Poompuhar is known to have been the first place of influence for Buddhism. Sittalaichattanar mentions such a special city in the first ear. They record that the city was ruled by a moral ruler and that the king and his people lived equally without distinction. It is said that people from different sections have come together for the Indira festival to be held in Poompuhar city
Harp Instruments in Silapathikaram
No full textSilapathikaramm is the first text in Tamil literature. It is a very famous epic by Ilango Adigal. This epic is a cultural story based on the Tamil tradition and the story centers around an anklet. Ilango Adigal has used an ordinary couple, Kannaki and her husband Kovalan. In this text harp music is given importance. During the festive seasons the town of Bukhar is filled with songs and music. The author has explained about the seven types of musical instruments. In the text Madhavi was taught to play the harp by a musician. Madhavi learned it effectively and systematically. The text praises the merits of musical instruments. Tamil Vidu Toothu, a Tamil text states that with the help of five musical instruments such as tholkaruvi, thulaikaruvi, kanjakaruvi, narambukaruvi and midatrukaruvi 103 musical varieties are formed. Harp instruments are made using bamboo, sandal wood, charcoal, ebony and bronze. Thus, the article gives a clear information about the harp instrument
