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A Study Of Transcultural Convergence: The Influence Of North Indian Traditions On Tamil Nadu Balasubramani. S
Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March
Publisher : PT. Radja Intercontinental Publishing

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The impact of North Indian traditions on the history of Tamil Nadu is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has evolved over centuries. It can be observed in various aspects of Tamil Nadu's culture, society, religion, and politics. The impact of North Indian traditions on Tamil Nadu's religious landscape is significant. The introduction of Hinduism and its various sects, including Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shakta traditions, has been influenced by North Indian religious practices and philosophies. Various North Indian dynasties, including the Cholas, Pallavas, and Chalukyas, played significant roles in the history of Tamil Nadu. The interactions and conflicts with North Indian rulers influenced the politics, administration, and culture of Tamil Nadu. Trade and commerce between North India and Tamil Nadu have led to cultural exchanges, the movement of people, and the spread of ideas, further influencing the region's history.
ETHNOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES ON INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN TAMIL SOCIETY Balasubramani. S
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): MARCH
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This study examines indigenous knowledge systems in Tamil society through an ethnographic framework, with attention to the lived practices of region-specific and occupation-based communities. It analyses the transmission of knowledge embedded in oral traditions, ritual practices, ecological management, and artisanal production. Particular focus is given to domains such as ethnomedicine, agricultural cycles, water management, and sacred landscapes, where empirical observation and inherited wisdom converge. The study situates these knowledge systems within caste-based and kinship-structured social organization, demonstrating that knowledge is not abstract but socially embedded and functionally adaptive. It also considers the pressures exerted by modernization, state policy, and market integration, which have altered the modes of transmission and authority of traditional knowledge holders. By integrating field-based observations with historical and anthropological analysis, the study argues that indigenous knowledge in Tamil society constitutes a dynamic and context-sensitive intellectual tradition rather than a static residue of the past.