ஆதித் தமிழரும் மீன்பிடித் தொழிலும்

Adi Tamils and the Fishing Industry

Abstract

Fishing was the primary occupation of the people of Neithal land. During the Sangam age, the Bharatas, who had ventured into the ocean and fished in the sea, had excelled in this profession and had understood the subtleties of the sea and had ventured into the sea not only during the day but also at night with the help of lamps. From smaller fish to big fish, such as the horned deadly shark and the whale, they were capable of catching and were familiar with the technique.