Theories and Principles of Theology in the Kuruntokai
Abstract
The Kuruntokai of the ancient Tamil deities worshipped by Murugan, Surthaivam, Korravai, Kollipaavai and others is known from the Kuruntokai. The Velan fanaticism is found in the Sangam literature. This study is conducted in a way that explains the principles of theology found in the Sangam literature. The story of the Velan rampage, the worship of Korravai, the surat worship and the dance of women in the short story has explained this article.
Keywords
- Kuruntokai,
- Velan rampage,
- Murugan,
- Korravai,
- Sangam literature
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A, S. J. (2021). Theories and Principles of Theology in the Kuruntokai. Indian Journal of Tamil, 2(1), 24–28. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijot2114
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