International Journal of Tamil Language and Literary Studies (Jul 2021)

சங்க கால மக்களின் வேளாண்மைக் கருவிகள் / Agricultural Instruments of the Sangam people

  • கு. ஜெயபிரபா / G. Jeyaprabha,
  • முனைவர் P. இராமநாதன் / Dr P. Ramanathan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5111440
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 134 – 148

Abstract

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Labour is the lifeblood of human evolution. Tools are designed to do the labour work with ease. All types of physical labour necessitate the use of equipment. To complete the tasks, humans use such tools and types of equipment to reduce labour and save time. It is a well-known fact in the world that work cannot be done without tools. From ancient times to modern times, several tools have been used in the ploughing industry. Over time, the tools are continuing to evolve. All agricultural tools are used to refine the agricultural industry. In Tamil culture, Tamil people have mainly relied on agriculture for their livelihood. They have used typical equipment for agricultural use. This article tries to explore the major agricultural instruments used in the Sangam.

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