The Contribution of the Pancha Marabu (Five Traditions) to the Development of Tamil Music

Abstract

The Tamils have many unique features of their own. Among them is Tamilisai (Tamil Music). Since the Sangam period, many books have contributed to the development of Tamil and Tamil Music. In that sense, the Pancha Marabu contains much information, such as Tamil music, dance, musical instruments, etc. Accordingly, in this book, scholars have developed Tamil music through musical traditions, vachchiya traditions, nritya traditions, abhinaya traditions, and taala traditions. The book Pancha Marabu has been written in such a way as to document and educate the younger generation about how Tamil music has helped in its development. This study has been examined in terms of the introduction of the book, the period of its origin, the structure of the book, and the subdivisions. The research has been done through descriptive and historical research methodologies.