Culture and Food in Sangam Literature

All living things in this world need water, air, food and shelter to survive. Among these, one of our basic needs is food. People's role in eating and creating these foods is immense. There are many types of food in our country. We eat them according to their health benefits. Sangam Life in Tamil Nadu was peculiar and had a rich culture and rich cuisine. The purpose of this study is to know all these matters that happened in the Sangam age. People have consumed rice in large quantities during their lifetime. Also, one can learn about how millet, grains, vegetables, greens and fruits are used. Natural food, processed food, meat food and the culture and hospitality of Tamils can be seen in the Sangam poems. Hence, this article culls down the sources related to culture and food from Sangam poems.