Syllabus

• Unit I – Tamilian's Culture
• ● Historical role of women in the Tamil weaving industry
• ● Thirumantiram in Hindu arts like music, dance, sculpture, and yoga
• ● Cultural, symbolic, and practical roles of elephants in Tamil literature and society
• ● Bull leaping as a cultural and literary motif in ancient Tamil society
• ● The historical, archaeological, and literary legacy of Uraiyur as a Chola capital

• Unit II – Different Industries of Tamilians
• ● Traditional agricultural practices and innovations of the Sangam era
• ● Craftsmanship, materials, and design of beds and mattresses in ancient Tamil civilization
• ● Development and techniques of textile production in ancient Tamil society
• ● Architectural excellence and urban planning of the ancient Tamil civilization
• ● Tanning methods and the utility of leather in ancient Tamil life
• ● Evolution and cultural significance of pottery in early Tamil society
• ● Origins and advancements of iron technology in Tamil history
• ● Trade, usage, and craftsmanship of gold in ancient Tamilakam
• ● Maritime trade, shipbuilding, and port infrastructure of ancient Tamil Nadu
• ● Origin, production, and usage of glass and mirrors in ancient Tamil society

• Unit III – Treasures of Tamil Literature
• ● Ancient Indian timekeeping technologies and their cultural relevance
• ● Chemical properties and historical uses of camphor and borneol in ritual and daily life
• ● Evolution of fire-making techniques in ancient civilizations through literary and archaeological evidence
• ● Beauty and grooming practices of women in ancient Tamil culture as reflected in Sangam literature
• ● Traditional methods of fermentation and alcohol production in the Sangam period
• ● Scientific and literary interpretations of mirages in ancient and modern contexts
• ● Presence of technical knowledge in ancient Tamil literature, spanning construction, music, chariots, and cosmetics

• Unit IV – Governance in Pathinenkeezhkanakku Texts
• ● Ethical principles in Tamil classical literature, particularly from the Pathinenkilkanakku
• ● Philosophical and cultural relevance of Nāṉmaṇi Kaṭikai
• ● Promotion of personal virtues such as wisdom, righteousness, charity, and discipline in Nāṉmaṇi Kaṭikai
• ● Principles of governance and justice in Tamil ethical texts like Tirukkural and Nālaṭiyār
• ● Relevance of Tirukkural and Nālaṭiyār to modern leadership and administration
• ● Ethical warnings in Inna Nāṟpatu against undesirable behaviors and their consequences

• Unit V – Morals and Ethics in Tamil Literature
• ● Ethical ideals of Iniyavai Nāṟpatu that promote personal virtue, lifelong learning, and social harmony
• ● Emphasis on individual moral responsibility as the foundation for social cohesion
• ● Leadership principles from Sangam texts emphasizing justice, compassion, and ethical governance
• ● Application of ethical values from Sangam literature to modern leadership, governance, and societal development