திருமலை முருகன் பள்ளு அமைப்பும் பொருண்மையும்

Abstract

Pallu literature is one of the minor literary genres (Sitrilakkiyam) that originated from Uzhathip Paattu. It describes the lives of the Pallar community, who were engaged in agricultural activities, with literary beauty and elegance.Thirumalai Murugan Pallu, one of the Pallu literary works, was composed by Periyavan Kavirayar in praise of Lord Murugan, who resides at the temple in a place called Panpuli.Although this work follows the common structure found in other Pallu literary works, the form called Kummi is newly introduced in this literature.The work elaborately describes various aspects, beginning with the characters and indirect introduction and extending up to the benediction. It explains the lifestyle of the Pallars, agricultural activities and their different stages, the importance of farming, inner emotions, religious thoughts and the greatness of Lord Thirumalai Murugan's divine blessings. The details presented in this literary work clearly reveal that the author had deep devotion towards the Saivite religion and was also an experienced person with profound knowledge of literature.

Keywords: Panbuli, Pailu, kudumban, Palli, Pannaikkaran, Eesal