Origins
According to legends, the origin of 'Sri Lankan Tamil literature dates back to the Sangam age dated variously from 200 BCE to 600 CE. The poet known as Eelattu Poothanthevanar is believed to be a Tamil poet from this period. Verses in praise of Hindu deities are known to have been written in Hindu temples built by the Chola empire circa 11th century.
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