It is one of the earliest instruments to date, Parai, means “to speak or to communicate”. The instrument dates back to prehistoric times, being the oldest drum in Indian history. It was referred to in a 2nd century BCE Tamil book of the Sangam period, Tholakaapiam, which stated it was a standard musical instrument for many occasions. In the beginning, humans lived in caves in hills as hunters and gatherers.
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Silambam is an ancient martial art, a rich cultural tradition that has been passed down through generations in southern India. With roots dating back over 2000 years, Silambam has been an important part of the Tamil community for centuries, promoting physical and mental wellness as well as cultural heritage.
The folk dance, Oyilattam, is a beautiful and graceful dance,originated from Madurai, TamilNadu but practiced across many places in Tamilnadu. The word ‘oyil’ means grace and ‘attam' means dance.
Karagattam, a folk dance, is derived from Bharatham and a combination of other Tamil dance forms. The meaning of “Karakam '' is water pot and “attam” means dance. This dance is performed in praise of goddess of rain “Mariamman" and the river goddess “Gangaiamman”.
