This is evidenced by the linguistic and grammatical innovations, and its mention of mural paintings in temples and other cultural innovations. Takanobu Takahashi concurs that this is a late Sangam work, and adds that the poems were likely composed over several generations over 100–150 years (3rd century CE). A. K. Ramanujan suggests this Sangam anthology may be from about the 6th century.
This is illustrated by the linguistic and grammatical advancements, as well as its reference to mural paintings in temples and other cultural developments. Takanobu Takahashi concurs that this is a late Sangam work, and notes that the poems were likely composed over several generations spanning 100–150 years (3rd century CE). A. K. Ramanujan suggests that this Sangam anthology may be from around the 6th century.