Question

Write a short note on the literary works of the Chola period.

Answer 1

1. The Chola period was an era of remarkable cultural activity. These were the centuries when major literary works were written.
2. The best-known classical poet, Kamban, wrote Ramayana in Tamil which was formally
   presented (Arangetram) in the temple at Srirangam. Sekkilar’s Periyapuranam similarly was presented at the temple in Chidambaram.
3. Among the other great works of the period are Kalingattup-para ni and Muvarula.
4. It was also a period when great religio-philosophical treatises like the Sankara-Ghanshyam and Sri-Ghanshyam were produced.