Sangam literature is a symbol of Tamil culture. The people of the Sangam period demonstrated individual morality and done best activities in society by following certain codes in life. Culture is materially defined by the nature of an individual and the activities of the society to which he belongs. In this article the internal, external and social life of Tamil people are explained. Tamil culture always has a unique place in human history. Although Tamil people lives under such two major divisions, they gave more importance to internal life. Culture is the way of life in the society, traditions, customs, social relations, scientific development, art and so on. On the basis of the culture both the association of the individual with the society and the perception of the society to the individual takes place. The purpose of this research paper is to explore the cultural values that are followed by Tamil people in the society
