A Study of Thiruvarunaik Kalampakam and its Principles of Kaalampaka Literature

Abstract

The Richness of Tamil language can be found in Sitrilakkiyam during the Nayak period. In Sitrilakkiyam, there are 96 types of cursive letters, but Patiala's grammatical definitions of cursive letters give definitions for 244 cursive letters. Thiruvarunaik Kalampakam is a famous book written by the Saiva Ellappa novelist, who is considered to have lived during the time of Madurai Thirumalainayakar (1623–1659 AD). The goal of this article is to look at how Thiruvarunaik kalampakam is performed using the definition of kalampaka literature provided by Patiala texts as well as the principles of Kalaambaka literature. This article aims to highlight and explain the Kalambaka elements learned in Thiruvaruna Kalambakam and keep in mind the scope of the essay and how the five elements of Ammanai, Puyam or Puyavakupu, obituary, period, and Osal are consistent with the definition given by Patial texts, its literary principles, and the literary characteristics of the songs located in these elements.