திருத்துறைப்பூண்டி வட்டார வாழ்வியலும் வழக்குச் சொல்லாக்கமும் / A Study on the Regional Livelihood and the Vernacular Language of Thiruthuraipoondi

Abstract

As long as world history is concerned, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of a town is the vernacular language of the place and the influence of culture over it. Moreover, the historical sites and natural resources located in the area, as well as the lucrative tourist sites, which give revenue, are also equally important. This article deciphers the history and jurisprudence of the place Thiruthuraipoondi, which is located in the Thiruvarur district. This article is prepared primarily based on interview and questionnaire methods through direct field research. It is discussed in detail how the vernacular language is blended with their culture and livelihood. The land area is divided by the land classification of the Tholkappiyan, with field (Marutham) and field marshy landscapes, sea (Neithal) and marine landscapes, and forested (Mullai) landscapes and associated ecosystems. Despite the lack of major Industrial development, education in the area has been improved by 80%. Notably, many esteemed institutions help by providing funds for the improvement. Agriculture, fishing, horticulture and cottage industries are the main sources of livelihood here. But still, no industrial development has been created in the area. Hindu, Islam and Christian people and other religious people are living with social cohesion and adoptive natures. To this day, the sons of the soil still hold high 90% of the vernacular language in use as well as the Tamil language. Significantly, there are many tourist sites like Alayathi forest, Lagoon (small island), Udhayamathandam Bird sanctuary, and the Second Paddy Procurement Station of Tamil Nadu. Kovilur is also an important historical site. It is noteworthy that Tiruthuraipoondi once was a part of the lower Tanjore and added to the pride of harvesting the granary. And the researcher believes that one can learn the importance of the vernacular language and the historical significance of the places in Tamil Nadu through this kind of article.

Keywords

• study
• regional livelihood
• vernacular language
• thiruthuraipoondi.