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FACULTY OF TAMIL, INDIAN LANGUAGES AND RURAL ARTS

Department of Tamil

Profile

The Department comprises Malayalam, Fine Arts and Cell for Culture and Arts. At present it has six

Professors, one Associate Professor and two Assistant Professors exclusively for Tamil. In addition, the

Department accommodates one Associate Professor of Malayalam and one Assistant Professor of Fine Arts.

It has the pride of having the Faculty members with a Sahitya Academy Award, UGC Research Award, CIIL

(Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore) Post Doctoral Award and Alexander von Humboldt Post

Doctoral Award. The Department enjoys the honor of tie-up with the CICT (Central Institute of Classical

Tamil, Chennai) and CIIL (Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore) and the collaboration lays the

ground for frequent conferences, seminars, workshops and interaction with eminent scholars of variousdisciplines.

Currently the Department has a rich silhouette for Comparative Literature, Folklore Studies and

Media Studies with Eighty eight M.A. and M.Phil. students. Fifty research scholars (UGC-JRF 20, UGC-

RGNF – 2, CICT – 2 and non stiffened scholars – 26) are working for their Ph.D.

The Cell for Culture and Arts regularly exposes the students in various innovative activities, such as

Media Exposures and Exhibitions. It organizes evening classes in dance, music, drama and fine arts for all

the students of the University.

The faculties work on wide range of Tamil Studies, such as Comparative Indian Literature, Modern

Literature, Cankam Literature, Folklore, Linguistics, Grammar, Literary Criticism, Feminism, Mass

Communication, Cultural Studies, Anthropological History, Performance Studies, Translations, Tamil

Computing, Internet Tamil, Art and Architectural History. The Faculties are regularly engaged in presenting

papers in conferences, authoring books, publishing articles in Journals both in national and international

levels. Though academic teaching is main aspect, frequent treads are taken to spout the talent of students

through debates, elocution, poem writing, essay writing and literary competitions are conducted. Students are

initiated to participate in Tamil oriented programes in the mass media, many awards and medals have been

won. The departmental forum meets every week in order to discuss the recent trends and developments in

their specialized research areas.

Once in three years the syllabi of the various programmes offered by the Department is revised in

order to suit the needs of the stakeholders.

In addition to teaching and research the Department actively engaged in the extension activities of

the University during the Village Placement Program every year.

Ours is the only University in Tamil Nadu which follows the three language formula by which all the

students of undergraduate program learn Hindi as a language in addition to Tamil and English.



Details of Seminars / Symposia / Conferences / Workshops (International)

attended by the Faculty Members

Materials

FACULTY OF TAMIL, INDIAN LANGUAGES & RURAL ARTS

Dr.A.Pitchai

1. Dr. Mu.Va.as a Comparatist, paper presented (0n 8.12.2011) in the Seminar on Mu.Va.Centenary Celebration organized by the Sahitya Academi ,Chennai, on 7-8, December, 2011 inChennai.

2. Psychological Concepts of Ancient Tamils (0n 1-2-12) paper presented in the seminar jointlyorganized by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, and Dept. of Tamil,M.V.M.Govt. College , Dindigul, 0n 1-3, February, 2012.

3. Teaching and Learning of Classical Tamil Prosody, paper presented ( on 8-2-12) in theseminar jointly organized by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, andDept. of Tamil, Kerala university College ,Thiruvananthapuram ,0n 8-10, February, 2012.

4. Costume Art ( Tattooing) of the Ancient Tamils , paper presented (on 11-12-2012) presented in

the seminar jointly organized by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai,and Dept. of Tamil,VHNSKN College ,Virudunagar ,on 9-11,February, 2012.

5. Tolkaapiyar’s Concept of Metrical Line (9-3-2012) to be presented in the seminar jointlyorganized by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, and PondicherryInstitute of Linguistics and Culture , (9-11, March, 2012.

Dr.B.Padmanabha Pillai

1. World Classical Tamil Conference, Organized by Government of Tamil Nadu, at Coimbatore, Tamil

Nadu, India, June 2010.

Dr.V.Rajarathnam

1. International Seminar on “Feminism”, M.G.R.Janaki College of Arts and Science, Chennai, Aug. 23-24 (2011)

2. International Seminar on “Comparative Literature”, Department of Tamil, Tamil University, Thanjavur, Mar. 10-

11 (2011).

3. World Classical Tamil Conference, Organized by Government of Tamil Nadu, at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,

India, June 2010.



Dr.P.Ananda kumar

1. International Seminar on “Comparative literature”, Dept. of foreign Tamil Education, Tamil University,

Thanjavur, Mar. 11 (2011).

Dr. O. Muthiah

1. Participated in the International Conference Entitled Spiritual Wisdom for a Value Based Society,Organized by Annamalai University, Chidamparam, 6-7.11.2004.

2. Participated and Paper presented in the International Conference on Bharathi -125, Organized by thebharathiar Uyar Tamilaivu Maiyam, Pondicherry University,Pondicherry - 2007.

3. Participated and Paper presented in the World Classical Tamil Conference, Organized by Government ofTamil Nadu, at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, June 2010.

4.

Participated and Paper presented in the International Conference on Pathittrup Paththu, jointly organisedby Sanga Ilakkia Aaivu Maiyam and Department of Tamil, Fatima College, Madurai, 11.12.09.2010 5. Participated and Paper presented in 11th thirumurai literary conference, Organized by Kumaraswami Mutt,

Varanasi, from 10.11.2008 to 12.11.2008.

Dr.K.Sundar

1. International Future of Early Tamil Cinema, Roja Muthaiah Research Library, Feb. 17 – 18 (2011).

Details of Papers Presented in Seminars / Symposia / Conferences

(National)

FACULTY OF TAMIL, INDIAN LANGUAGES & RURAL ARTS

Dr.A.Pitchai

1. National seminar on Impact of Information Technology on Tamil Teaching (Higher Education) organized by

NGM College, Pollachi and CIIL, Mysore Mar. (2008).

2. Workshop on Classical Literature – A Comparative Study, Sri Palani Andavar Arts & Culture College, Palani,

Dec 14 (2009).

3. National seminar on “Indian University, Tamil Teachers Association”, M.K.University, Madurai, May 21-22

(2011).

Dr.M.Kuruvammal

1. Workshop on ‘oration’ organized , 12/10/96-13/10/96.

2. National Seminar on ‘ The Impact of Gandhian Indian Literature’ organized , 20/03/97 – 21/03/97.

3. Conference/Seminar ‘All India University Tamil Teachers”, 23.05.98 – 24.05.98



4. National Seminar on “ Bharathi and his Contemporary Poets” 26.05.98 – 27.05.98

Dr.B.Padmanabha Pillai

1. Bhasheerin MiiRalkaLil MiiRalkaL, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by International society for

Tamil Cultural Studies, Madurai & Alagappa University, Karaikudi from 03.05.2003 to 04.05.2003

2. Workshop on Tamil-Hindi Learners Dictionary, organized by Central Institute if Indian Languages, Mysore at

Loyola College, Chennai from 25.06.2003 to 10.07.2003 ( Resource Person )

3. Workshop on Translation. Organized by Department of Linguistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from

10.01.2004 to 14.01.2004

4. ( Resource Person )5. VaralaaRRu NuulkaL, Seminar on the Works of Mahaavidwaan Raa,Ragavaiyankaar, organized by

International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai on 02.02.2004

6. Raa. Ragavaiyankaarin VaralaaRRu NuulkaL, Seminar on the Works of Mahaavidwaan Raa. Ragavaiyankaar,

International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai on 27.02.2004

7. Workshop for the Preparation of Video Script for Tamil Lessons for Bhasha Mandakini, organized by Central

Institute if Indian Languages, Mysore from 29.03.2004 to 07.04.2004 ( Resource Person )

8. PeNNiya Nookkil Ganeesaraajin PoTTal, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by Forum for Tamil

Research, Dindigul & P.V.P. Arts and Science College, Singarakkottai from 08.05.2004 to 09.05.2004 ( co-

author )

9. ALapeTai Mikuuum Ikara IRu Peyar, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by Forum for Tamil

Research, Dindigul & P.V.P. Arts and Science College, Singarakkottai from 08.05.2004 to 09.05.2004

10. Workshop on Tamil-Hindi Learners Dictionary, organized by Central Institute if Indian Languages, Mysore at

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 26.07.2004 to 09.08.2004 ( Resource Person )11. Workshop on the Translation of Anandarangam Pillai’s diary into Hindi, Organized by Pondicherry Institute of

Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry from 01.09.2004 to 05.09.2004( Resource Person )

12. Workshop on Translating Anandarangam Pillai’s Diary into Hindi, organized by Pondicherry Institute of

Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry from 27.12.2004 to 28.12.2004( Resource Person )

13. Camuukaviyal Nookkil Bharatiyaar PaTaippukaL, National Seminar on Humanism in Indian Literature

organized by Bhasha Sangam, Andhra Pradesh, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore and Sri

Venkateswara University, Tirupati from 19.01.2005 to 21.01.2005

14. Workshop on the Preparation of Translation Manuel Organized by Tamil University, Thanjavur from

16.02.2005 to 20.02.2005 ( Resource Person )

15. Civavaakkiyar PaaTalkaLil Camutaayac CintanaikaL, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by Forum

for Tamil Research, Dindigul & P.S.N.A. Engineering College, Dindigul from 07.05.2005 to 08.05.2005 ( co-

author )

16. Workshop on the Translation of Bharathiar Poems into English Organized by Department of Linguistics,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 21.07.2005 to 25.07.2005 ( Resource Person )

17. UGC sponsored National Conference on Examination Reforms, Organized by Osmania University, Hyderabad

from 09.09.2005 to 10.09.2005

18. Seminar on Tamil Novels of Foreign Countries, Organized by Tamil University, Thanjavur from 06.01.2006 to

07.01.2006

19. Inavaata VanmuRaiyum Camuukac CitaivukaLum, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by Forum

for Tamil Research, Dindigul & Mother Teresa Womens University from 06.05.2006 to 07.05.2006



20. Vakarak KiLavi Naanmozhi IRRataa?, Seminar on Tamil Grammar, organized by Department of Tamil,

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore from 16.11.2006 to 17.11.2006

21. Workshop on Material Production, organized by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore from


22. Baalabhaarati KavitaikaLil Camuuka MatippiiTukaLukku Etiraana Kalakak Kural, National Seminar on Tamil

Studies, organized by Forum for Tamil Research, Dindigul & Gandhigram Rural Instiute, Gandhigrami from

05.05.2007 to 06.05.2007

23. National Convention of Testing and Evaluation, organized by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore at

Tamil University, Thanjavur from 29.03.2008 to 31.03.2008

24. National Seminar on Language Teaching/Language Learning, organized by Central Institute of Indian

Languages, Mysore at University of Madras,Chennai from 02.03.2009 to 04.03.2009

25. Workshop on Preparation of Testing Tools for Language Communication at Undergraduate Levelthrough

Aptitude Testing and Interview Context, organized by National Testing Service, Mysore at Bharathiar

University, Coimbatore from 09.03.2009 to 11.03.200926. TiNaik KooTpaaTTu Nookkil AaRukaaTTut TuRai, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by Forum for

Tamil Research, Dindigul & Yadava College, Madurail from 02.05.2009 to 03.05.2009 ( co-author )

27. Workshop on Concept Based Continuum of Graded Syllabi in Societal Needs for Literature, organized by

Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore from 14.07.2009 to 18.07.2009 ( Resource Person )

28. Workshop on Grammatical Tagging for classical Tamil, Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai from


29. Tolkaappiyac CintanaikaL – Ezhuttu, Workshop on Linguistic Approach to Tolkaappiyam : Ezhuttu and Col,

organized by S.T. Hindu college, Nagercoil & Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai on 18.03.2010

30. National Seminar on Language Education : A Critical Evaluation of Development of Language Skills,

organized by Annamalai University, Annmalai Nagar from 28.03.2010 to 30.03.2010

31. Tamizh NeTunkaNakkin VaippumuRai KoLvinaiyaa? KoTuppinaiyaa?, World classical Tamil Conference,

organized by Government of Tamil Nadu at Coimbatore from 23.06.2010 to 27.06.2010

32. MaNimekalaiyil Mozhip PayanpaaTu, Workshop on Manimekalai, organized by Sri Parasakthi college for

Women, Courtallam & Central Institute of Classical Institute, Chennai on10.01.2011

33. Cilappatikaarattin Mozhi, Workshop on Cilappatikaaram, organized by Sri Venkateswara Unversity, Tirupati on

20.01.2011

34. Alphabets in Tamil and English, National Seminar on Translating Sangam classics : Problems and

Solutions,organized by S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil & Central Institute of Classical Institute, Chennai from

21.02.2012 to 25.02.2011

35. Tolkaappiyar KuRippiTum ENNiyaR Peyar, Seminar on Tolkappiyar’s Grammatical Theories and their

Contribution to the Development of Tamil Grammars, organized by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tirunelveli on 04.03.2011

36. Tolkaappiyar KuuRum Mozhiyum Aka IlakkiyankaLum, Workshop on Tolkaappiyar’s Litterary Theories and

Cankam Literature, organized by Government Arts College, Krishnagiri & Central Institute of Classical

Institute, Chennai on 11.03.2011

37. KaTavuL Punaivum Tiyaaruvin KaTTuTaippum, National Seminar on Tamil Studies, organized by Forum for

Tamil Research, Dindigul & Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal from 14.05.2011 to 15.05.2011 (

co-author )

38. ENNukkuRipp Peyarum ENNiyaR Peyarum, National Seminar on Morphological Studies, organized by

Dravidian University, Kuppam & Central Institute of Classical Institute, Chennai from 02.02.2012 to 04.02.2012



39. VaTmozhi NeTunkaNakkin VaippumuRai Tamizh Mozhiyin KoTaiyaa? Workshop on the Aspects of Phonology

and Morphology in Early Tamil, organized by Annamalai University,Annamalai Nagar & Central Institute of

Classical Tamil, Chennai on 08.02.2012

Dr.V.Rajarathnam 1. Seminar on Tamil Studies organosed by the International Society for Tamil Cultural Studies, held at

Azhgappa University from 03.05.2003-04.05.20032. Fourtth Conference of Indian Association for Science Fiction Studies organised by the Department of

English & Foreign Languages, Gandhigram Rural Institute,Gandhigram held from 05 . 01 . 2004-06.01.2004

3. Seminar on the Works of R.Ragavaiyangar organised by the International Institute of Tamil Studies,Madras held on 27 . 02 . 2004

4. National Seminar on Problems of Rural Women In Tamil Telugu Social Novels organised by the

Department of Tamil, Sri Venkateswara niversity,Central Institute Indian Languages Mysore, held from30.03.2004-01.04.2004

5. Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the Forum for Tamil Research, Dindigul & P.V.P.College,Singarakottai, held from 08.05.2004 to 09.05. 2004

6. National Seminar on Humanism in Indian Literature organised by Bhasha Sangam Andhra Pradesh,Central Institute of Indian Languages & Sri Venkateswara University held from 19. 01.2005 to 21.02.2005

7. Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the Forum for Tamil Research, Dindigul & P.S.N.A EngineeringCollege, Dindigul held from 09.05.2005 to 10. 05.2005

8. Seminar on Foreign Tamil Novels organised by the Department of Tamil Studies in Foreign Countries,Tamil University, Tanjavur,held from 06.01.2006-07.01.2006

9. National Seminar on Tamil Grammar organised by the Department of Tamil, Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore held from 16.11 . 2006 to 17. 11 . 200610. National Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the Forum for Tamil Research Didigul & Mother Terasa

Women's University , Kodaikanal held from 08 . 05 . 2006 to 09 . 05 . 200611. Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the All India Tamil Teacher's Association and Madurai Kamaraj

University held from 20 .05 .2006 to 21 . 05.200612. National Seminar on Language and Literature Nurtured by Various movements organised by the

Department of Tamil Research, St. Joseph College, Trichi held from 08 . 02 . 2007 to 09.02.200713. National Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by Forum for Tamil Research, Dindigul &

Gandhigram Rural University Gandhigram held from 04.05.2007 to 06.052007

14. National Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the Forum for Tamil Research,Dindigul & ScotChristian College, Nagarcoil held from 03.05.2008 to 04.05.2008

15. National Convention of Testing and Evaluation, organized by Central Institute of Indian

Languages, Mysore at Tamil University, Thanjavur from 29.03.2008 to 31.03.200816. National Seminar onTamil Studies Organised by the Forum for Tamil Research,Dindigul and

Yadava College Madurai, held from 02.05.2009 to 03.05.200917. National Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the Forum for Tamil Research Dindigul, &

Sakthi College of Arts & Science held from 08.05.2010 to 09.05.201018. National Seminar on Tamil Studies organised by the Forum for Tamil Research & Mother

Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal held from 14.05.2011 to 15.05.201119. Seminar on ANmaikaala ayalakat tamizhk Kavitai organised by the Department of Tamil

Studies in Foreign Coutries, Tamil University Thanjavur on 27.01.2011.20. Workshop on Cilappatikaaram, Cilappatakaarattil Tonmac KataikaL organised by the

Department of Tamil, Sri Venkateswara University, on 20.01.2011, Tirupati 2010



Dr.P.Anandakumar

1. National Seminar on “Tamil’s Traditional Performing Arts.” IITS, Chennai, Oct 21 (2009).

2. T.M.C.Ragunathan’s Literary works, M.S.U., Tirunelveli Dec. (2009)

3. National Seminar on Silappathikaram - Kannagi cult in Kerala. - NGM.College Pollachi, Tamil Nadu Mar 4

(2009)

4. National Seminar on Literary Studies Sri Parasakthi College, Courtralam, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu

Mar.21 (2009)

5. Regional Seminar on Kambaramayanam-Mythological Approach, Thiagarajar College, Madurai, Mar (2010)

6. Seminar on Sankam Literature, Women’s College, Palani, Mar 31(2010)

7. Seminar on Tamil Classical Literature, Tamil University & CICL, Thanjavur, Feb. 03 (2010).

8. Training for Malaysian Tamil, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Nov. 25 (2009). 9. Regional Seminar on Tamil Fiction, Devangar Arts College, Aruppukottai Oct. 07 (2009).

10. State Level Seminar on “Marupakkam novel”, Dept. of Tamil, M.S. University, Tirunelveli, Oct. 08 (2010)

11. State Level Seminar on “hundred years of Tamil Short Story”, Sahitya Akademi, Chennai, Apr. 26-27 (2011)

12. National Seminar on “Climate Change & Seashore Culture in Tamil Literature”, Faculty of Tamil GRI,

Gandhigram, Mar. 21 (2011)

Dr.V. Nirmalarani

1. Dalithiya Nokkial Imayathin Manparam- Valar Tamil Aayvu, Valar Tamil Aayvu Manram, Gandhigram Rural

University, Gandhigram, May (2007).

2. Siru Kathaigalil Kuzhanthai Sikkalgal – Valar Tamil Aayvu, Valar Tamil Aayvu Manram, Scott Christian

College, Nagarcoil, May (2008).

3. National Seminar on Modern Literature, Karuppannan Mariyappan College, Tirupur, Jan. 04 (2010 ).

4. National Seminar on Aaralvaaimozhi Pannookku Parvaiyil Tamil Chemmolzhi, Jan. 22-23 (2010)

5. Paripaatalil Urukkaatci Pondicherry, Feb. 06- 07 (2010).

Dr.O.Muthiah

SEMINARS

a) NATIONAL LEVEL

1. Flok Crafts in the Modern World, Organized by the CENTAFORE, Madurai Kamaraj University, Maduari.16.12.98 – 19.12.98.

2. Xth All India Folklore Annual Conference, Organized by FOSSILS, at kakathiya University, Warangal, APon 08.02.2001.



3. Panpattu Nigandu -2001, Organized by Kallathi at Pabanasam on 15-16.12.2001. 4. XIth All India Folkore Annual Conference, Organized by FOSSILS, at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai,

on 07-09.02.2002.

5. 33rd All India University Tamil Teachers Conference, organized by All India University Tamil TeachersAssociation, at Chennai on May 2002.

6. Perungathai Aayvu Manadu, Organized by the Thavathiru Santhalingar Tamil & Science College, Perur on11-12.01.2003.

7. Applied Folklore, Organized by Department of Folklore, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 27-28.02.2003.

8. XIIth All India Folklore Annual Conference, Organized by FOSSIS, at Kannur University, Kerala on 19-21.12.2003.

9. Folk Performing Arts, Organized by Sriram Chits, Vijayawada, AP, on 19-01.2004.10. XIIIth All India Annual Conference, Organized by FOSSILS, at Dravidian University, Kuppam, AP on 24-

26.09.2004.11. XIVth All India Annual folklore Conference, Organized by the FOSSILS, at University of Mysore. 01.12.06 to

03.12.06. 12. Valar Tamil Aaivu Manadu, Organized by Valar Tamil Aaivu Manram, Dindigul at Gandhigram Rural

University, Gandhigram. 03.05.07 to 04.05.07.13. XVIth All India Conference on Folklore, Organized by the FOSSILS, thiruvanathapuram at Kannur, Kerala.

22.11.07 to 24.11.07.14. Valar Tamil Aaivu Manadu, Valar Tamil Aayvu Mandram, Dindigul – 2007. 15. Seminar on South Indian Folklore, Organized by the Department of Tamil, University of Kerala,

Thiruvananthapuram, 14.02.08 to 15.02.08. 16. Second National Convention on Testing & Evaluation, Organized by National Testing of India, Mysore at

Tamil University, Thanjavur, 29.03.08.17. Valar Tamil Aaivu Manadu, Organized by Valar Tamil Aaivu Mandram, Dindigul at Scoot Christian College,

Nagarkoil, 03.05.08 to 04.05.08.

18. Participate and presented a paper in the National Conference of Valar Tamil Aaivu19. Manadu, organised by Valar Tamil Aaivalar Manram jointly organised by Mother

20. Teresa University, Kodaikanal,14.05.2011.

21. Folklore Workshop Series (Resource Person) conducted by FOSSILS,Thiruvananthapuram sponsored by

the FORD FOUNDATION

Phase – I 08.03.2001 25.03.2001

Phase – II 05.06.2001 16.06.2001

Phase – III 06.06.2002 15.06.2002

22. Dr. Sakthivel Endowment Lecture, Organized by the Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur –21.11.06.

23. ‘Sanka Ilakkiam – Nattuppuraviyal-Maruputh Thodarchi’, Organized by the Center for Classical TamilResearch, Mysore and Department of Folklore, Tamil University,Thanjavur – 09.12.07.

24. Folklore and Society, Organized by FOSSILS and Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur –22.03.08 to 23.03.08.

25. Participate and Presented a Paper in the Valar Tamil Aaivu Manadu, organised by Valar Tamil Aaivalar

Manram jointly organised by Mother Teresa University, Kodaikanal on 14.05.2011.



26. Participated and Presented a Paper in the National Seminar on Folklore, jointly organised by the FolkloreSociety of South Indian Languages and Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry on 16-19.03.2012.

State Level

1. Participated and Presented a Paper in the Seminar on Ballad and Epic Literature in Tamil, jointly organisedby the Dhanalakshmi Seenivasan Collage of Arts and Science, Peramballur and the Central Institute ofClassical Tamil, Chennai on 24.02.2011.

2. Participated and presented a Paper in the Seminar on Tharkala Tamizhga Nattuppuraviyal, organised bythe Department of Tamil, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 16-17,02.2012

3. Participated and Presented a Paper in the Seminar on Thamizhaga Nikazhthukalai MarabukalumEduthuraipiyalum organised by the World Tamil Research Institute, Chennai on 27-29.02.2012.

4. Participated and Presented a Paper in the Seminar on Nattuppura Nokkil Pathinen Keelkanakku, organised by the Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur 29- 31.03.2012.

WORKSHOP

Workshop Participated

1. Workshop on Tamil Folklore Encyclopaedia Preparation, organised by the Department of Anthropology,Pondicherry University, Pondicherry on 26 - 28.08.2010.Workshop Organised

2. Panpattu Pakirvu - I, organised in the Department of Tamil, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram,Coordinated by Dr.O.Muthiah as part of the UGC – Research Award Programme on 25-26.12.2010.

3. Panpattu Pakirvu - II, organised in the Department of Tamil, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram,Coordinated by Dr.O.Muthiah as part of the UGC – Research Award Programme on 11,12.06.2011.

SYMPOSIUM

1. Participated in the Symposium on Anthropological Explorations in TamilAntiquity organised by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai on19-20.03.12.

Special Lectures

1. Special Lecture on Ballad and Epic Literature in the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, jointlyorganised by Dhanalakshmi Seenivasan Collage of Arts and Science, Peramballur on 24.02.2011.

2. Special Lecture in the Workshop on Pandai Tamilarin Samayam,Vazhipadu, Nambikkaikal jointly

organised by Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry and Central Institute of ClassicalTamil, Chennai on 09.03.2011. 3. Special Lecture on Folk Music in the Muthamzh Vizha, organised by the Department of Tamil, Yadava

College, Madurai on 11.10.2011

AWARD

Research Awardee, UGC - Award Bureau, New Delhi, 2009 - 2012



PUBLICATION

Articles

1. Pathittrup Paththu kaattum Panar Marabu in the book of Pathittrup Paththu Aaivukkovai (vol.4)Published by Sanga Ilakkia Aaivu Maiyam,Mudurai 2010.

2. Sanga Ilakkiathil Virichi, Kattu, Kazhangu, Kannam in the book of Panpattiyal nokkil Pandai TamilarSamaya Marabukal Published by the Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry, 2011.

3. Agananootril Marabusar Arivup Pathivugal in the book of Agananooru Aaivukkovai (vol.4) Published by Sanga Ilakkia Aaivu Maiyam, Mudurai 2011.

4. Marangalum Marangal Charntha Marabukalum in the book of Valar Tamil (vol-2), Published by Valar TamilAaivu Manram, Dindigul, 2011.

5. Tholpadimaviayalum Ilakkiamum in the book of Valar Tamil (vol.2),Published by Valar Tamil AaivuManram, Dindigul, 2012

Book

1. Marabum Marbu Charnthum, Publised by Kaavya, Chennai, 2012.Member in the Bodies

2. Board of Studies Member in the Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur, 2011-2013.

3. Board of Studies Member in the Department of Tamil, Scoot Christian Collage, Nagarkoil, 2011 - 2013.

Dr.K.Sundar

1. Theatre Workshop, Rani Anna Govt. College, for Women, Tirunelveli Sep. 14-15 (2009).

2. Popular Culture and Literature, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Feb. 12-13 (2010)

3. National Level Dalit Literature, Culture and Subaltern Studies, Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics & Culture incollaboration with the Sahitya Akademi, Mar. 29-30 (2011)

Dr.S. Shaji

1. Subramaniabharathiute Bharathaprasasthikal, Maharasi, Dec. (2007).

2. Articles (Published)

1. Apoorvamaya Oru Sahityasauhruthathinte Churul Azhiunnu

Yoganadam, 2008 November 16-30

2. Devano Manushyno, Samashti, 2008 December

3. Antharjanathinu Snehapoorvam K.M. Panicker,Samashti, 2009 March

4. Guruvine Manasilakkate Poya Mahatmave,Yoganadam, 2009 August 16-31 5. Basheer Antharjanathinu Eghuthiya kathukal,Samashti, 2009 October6. Kalayum Sahithyaum Gandhijiute Kazhchapadil, Nadanam, 2011 May

Thettidharikkappetta Sir Rajagopalachari,Yoganadam,2011

August 16-31 & September 16-30

7. Muni Narayanaprasadteum Utradam Thirunal Marthandavarmaut-eum Srethake,Yoganadam,2011

December 16-31

9. Aatmakathaparamaya Kathakal,Saaketham, February,2012

10. Vimarsanathinte Sookshmavum Sutariavumaya Mukham-Sahitya

Vimarsanam, March-April, 2012



11. Samudayavum Samoohavum Ariyenda Oraal,Yoganadam, 2012 April 1-15

12. Samskarapatanathilay Savarnamukhangal, Yoganadam, 2012 April 16-30, May 1-15,

May 16-31

3. Books ( Published )1. Asante Rashteeyam ( A Critical Study)-1998.2. C.V.Kunjuraman Oru Patanam ( A Study)-2001.3. Saubramanya Bharathium Kumaranasanum – A Comparative Study, 2005.4. Asante Kattukal (Compiled & Edited )-20105. Navayugakiranangal(Compiled & Edited with a Study )-20116. Srimati Lalithambika Antharjanam Ramapuram P.O

( Compiled & Edited with a Study )-20117. Narayanaguruvum Gandhijium- A Comparative Study -2011

4. Project (UGC Minor Research Project)

1. Subramanya Bharathi and Kumaran Asan - A Comparative Study- ( 2002-2004 )

2. Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru - A Comparative Study- ( 2008-2010 )

5. Ph.D Awarded - 3

6. Ph.D Under Guidance - 5

Dr K. Kesava Rajarajan

ACADEMIC AWARDS

2012 Foreign Travel Grant by Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi, sanctioned 600USD to attend the 22nd Conference of the International Association of Historians of Asia,Surakarta, Indonesia (2nd – 6th July).

2002-2003: Research Assistant of the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Major Project(Ardhanr vara: with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu) at Tamil University, Thanjavur.

1997-1998: Junior Research Fellowship for Ph.D., granted by Indian Council of Historical Research.1995-1996: Travel cum-study grant for M.Phil, granted by Indian Council of Historical Research.1993: Partial travel aid, granted by University of Hong Kong to attend the 34 th International

Conference of Asian and North African Studies (ICANAS), Hong Kong.

ORIENTATIONS

1. 2012: UGC sponsored Orientation Programme, Academic Staff College, Madurai Kamaraj University,

Madurai. (16.05.2012 – 12.06.2012)

2. 1999: German Language Ground Course. Four months in the Goethe Institut, Berlin, Germany.

3. 1997: Refresher Course on “Care of Museum Objects”. One month course, Chemical Conservation and

Research Laboratory, Government Museum, Chennai.

PUBLICATIONS



PUBLISHED WORKS

1. 2012 Dravidian Facets of Naar ja. Annali del Istituto Orientale, Naples, Italy. (Communicated)

2. 2012 Sacred Sports of Siva: ‘Tiruvilaiyatar Puranam’ in Letters, Design and Art. Eds. R.K.K.

Rajarajan and JEYAPRIYA Rajarajan, (in about 200 pages with 150 photographic illustrations

and plans of temples), Delhi by August 2012.

3. 2012 Rock-cut Model Shrines in Early Indian Art. Sharada Publishing House, New Delhi. Pages

xx + 135, color + black & white photos = 56 + 44, ISBN: 978-81-88934-83-6.

4. 2010 Studies in Art History of India. Eds. R.K.K. RAJARAJAN & S. GANESHRAM, Sharada

Publishing House, New Delhi. Pages. xxv + 157, color + black & white photos = 23 + 43,

ISBN: 978-8188934-70-6.

5. 2006 Art of the Vijayanagara-Nyakas: Architecture and Iconography. 2 Vols., Sharada

Publishing House, New Delhi. Pages xxxii + 248 with 25 plans, 350 plates, ISBN: 81-88934-

30-5.

Prof. Maurizio Taddei, Rome, an external expert and referee for the thesis writes:

“Art of the Nayakas is a very serious effort to put some order in the great deal of monuments belonging to a period, which

is too often underestimated by the scholars. The work contains both a survey of temples and an analysis of the

iconographical themes. The painstaking examination of the original sources is perhaps the most important contribution by

Rajarajan, but also the chapter “Paradigms of Nayaka Art” is extremely useful as it take into consideration and

systematically discusses most of the features, characterizing Nayaka temple architecture […] The scholar is right in

stressing the importance of changing European taste in the evaluation of Indian art […] the material collected isimpressive, the references to the literary tradition are vast and exhaustive, the iconographical interpretations are well-

grounded and rich in detail […] It is my opinion that, once it is published, it will remain for a long time a fundamental

reference took for Nayaka architecture and iconography” (Rome 1999)

ARTICLES IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS & BOOKS

1. 2011 iva-Dakiamrti on vimnas of Viu Temples in the Far South. South Asian Studies, Routledge,

Vol. 27, Issue 2: 131-144. ISSN: 0266-6030.

2. 2008 Identification of Portrait Sculptures of the Ngvara Temple, Kubhakam. East and West, Rome,

Vol. 58: 1-4, pp. 405-414. ISNN 0012-8376.

3. 2007 Few Bronzes of the V raanevara temple, K lr. Annali del Istituto Orientale, Naples. Vol. 67: 211-

216. ISSN 1128-7209.

4. 2004 Rajarajan – Eine Bibliographie kunstgeschichtlicher, ikonographischer, archäologischer, epigraphischer

und paläographischer arbeitenn von Mitarbeitern des Instituts für Indische Philologie und

Kunstgeschichte der Freien Universität Berlin. In: GAIL, Adalbert J. und Gerd J.R. MEVISSEN. Weidler

Buchverlag Berlin, pp. 57-58. ISBN: 3-89693-410-4.



5. 2001 S tpaharaam: Changing thematic Idioms in Sanskrit and Tamil. In Dirk W. LONNE ed. Tofha-e-Dil:

Festschrift Helmut Nespital, Reinbeck, 2 vols., pp. 783-97. ISBN 3-88587-033-9.

6. 2001 Sugarcane Gaapati. East and West, Rome, Vol. 51: 3-4, pp. 379-84. ISSN 0012-8376.

7. 2000 Dance of Ardhanr as Pattin -Kaaki: With special reference to the Cilappatikram. Berliner

Indologische Studien, Berlin, Vol. 13/14, pp. 401-14. ISBN 978-3-447-05676-2.

8. 1997 Iconographic Programme in Temple Cars: A Case Study of the Kal Alakar Tr. East and West, Rome,

Vol. 48: 3-4, pp. 329-48. ISSN 0012-8376.

9. 1997 Pancapretsans n -Sadiv , South Asian Studies, Oxford & IBH, Vol. XIII, pp. 25-29. ISSN 0266-6030.

10. 1996 Vabhavhanamrti in Literature and Art. Annali del Istituto Orientale, Naples, Vol. 56: 3, pp. 305-10.

ISSN 1128-7209.

11. 1992 The Cave Temple at Tirumalai: Its Iconographical Significance. East and West, Rome, Vol. 42: 2-4, pp.

489-94. ISSN 0012-8376.

12. 1991 Further Light on Tirupparakuam Caves. Annali del Istituto Orientale, Naples, Vol. 51: 4, pp. 395-

408. ISSN 1128-7209.

ARTICLES IN NATIONAL JOURNALS & BOOKS

1. 2010 The New Somantha Temple: A Challenging Task. In RAJARAJAN, R.K.K. and S. GANESHRAM eds.

Studies in Art History of India, Delhi, pp. 93-97, ISBN: 978-8188934-70-6.

2. 2010 Some Rare Sculptures of the ‘Yester’ r villputtr Tr. Ibid, pp. 101-105.

3. 2010 Conference Report: IAHC at Tañcvr. Ibid pp. 105-109.

4. 2005 Gender and Godhood in Medieval Tamil Bhakti Tradition: Visual Imagery. Journal of the Institute of

Asian Studies (JIAS) Vol. 23, No. 1: pp. 63-77. Regd. No. 156167/85/M2.

5. 2004 Nalirumrti-Aamrti, the Alakarkoyil Tradition. In P. Chenna REDDY ed. Brahma Sri Researches in

Archaeology, History and Culture of the New Millennium (Dr P.V. Parabrahma Sastry Felicitation

Volume), Delhi, pp. 86-91. ISBN: 818893416X (Set).

6. 2003 The two Rock-cut Temples at Tiruccirpai. South Indian History Congress Annual Proceedings

XXIII, Tiruchirappalli, pp. 568-571.

7. 2002 A Rare Form of Dakiamrti. South Indian History Congress Annual Proceedings XXII,

Tiruvanantapuram, pp. 408-10.

8. 1997 Sectarian Forms in Early Medieval Art. In R. KALIDOS ed. Sectarian Rivalry in Art and Literature. Delhi,

pp. 23-41. ISBN: 8185616485.



9. 1995 Rare Images of Brahmasasta and Varahasamhara. Kal, Journal of the Indian Art History Congress,

Guwahati, pp. 129-34.

10. 1993 Astamukhagandabherunda-Nrsimha. In G. KAMALAKAR ed. Vishnu in Art, Thought and Literature,

Hyderabad, pp. 177-80. LCCN: 97900868, Dewey: 700/4829452113, LC: NB1912.V57 V57 1993.

FORTHCOMING: ACCEPTED

1. 2009 Animal Motifs in the Iconography of Later Medieval Tamilnadu, Annali dell’ Istituto Orientale, Naples,

Vol. 69, 1/4. (Forthcoming 2012)

2. 2011 Legends of Madurai in Arts and Festivities. Prof. Chenna Reddy Felicitation volume, New Delhi.

3. 2012 Pañcantyasabhs: Dancing Halls Five. Religions of South Asia, Routledge, UK.

4. 2011 Antiquity of the Vaiava Divyaktras in Pindu. Acta Orientalia, Munskgaard Copenhagen.(forthcoming 2012)

5. 2010 Mulaberas in Temples of the Kaviri Delta. East and West, Rome.

6. 2010 A Rare Image of Dancing Indrn . Annali del Istituto Orientale, Naples.

COMMUNICATED ARTICLES

1. 2012 Borobudr et alii: A Note on Place Names in Jva. Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde,

Netherlands.

2. 2012 Art Historical Perspectives - Viu’s Appellations in the Psalms of the vrs. Fieldwork in Religion.

Equinox Publishing Ltd. UK.

3. 2012 Forgotten Glories and Vanishing Memories - Paaiyai and Its Temple. Journal of American

Academy of Religion. OUP.

4. 2012 Some interesting of iva in the Tañcvr inscriptions. South Asian Studies, Routledge. UK.

5. 2012 “Problems in Pallava Religious History: Pallava and Distorted-Pallava Images. Was the Kailsantha abase of Yogin Cult?” Journal of Hindu Studies. Cambridge University Press.

6. 2012 Tillai-Ktta Transformed Cidamparam-Naar ja. An Analysis of the Summary of ‘Tvram’ Hymns.

Asian Philosophy – An International Journal of the Philosophical Traditions of the East. Routledge. UK.

7. 2012 Art Historical Marvels: Few Images of iva seated on a Dolphin and Tripurntaka. Journal of IndianHistory and Culture. Chennai.

8. 2011 Viu’s Epithets in the Hymns of the vrs in Art Historical Context. Religion of South Asia,

Equinox Publishing Ltd. UK.

9. 2011 Rare Stucco Images of the Tribhuvaam Temple. Indian Historical Review, New Delhi.

10. 2011 Vimnas, Gopuras and Stucco Images. East and West, Rome.

11. 2011 Ardhanr vara in Southeast Asian Art: A Sample Analysis. Journal of Indonesian Social Sciences and



Humanities, Indonesia.

12. 2011 Historical Sequence of the Vaiava Divyasthalas, Sacred Venues of Viuism, The Journal of

Asian Studies. Cambridge.

13. 2011 ‘Navagrahas’ in Indian Thought and the Temples of Tamilnadu. Journal of the American Academy of

Religion. Oxford University Press, CA.

14. 2010 Dimensions of Nyaka Art: Sculptures of the r villiputtr Temple Car. East and West, Rome.

15. 2010 Discovery of Simhvahin and Sapta Mtka Sculptures from the Far South of India. Journal of the

Royal Asiatic Society, Cambridge University Press.

16. 2010 A Rare Image of Dancing Ardhanr . East and West, Rome.

17. 2009 Aihole Revisited, Annali dell’ Istituto Orientale, Naples.

SEMINARS ATTENDED

1. 2012 The 22nd Conference of the International Association of Historians of Asia, “Remembering the Past,

Experiencing the Present, and Exploring the Future” organized by Ministry of Education and Culture for

Cultural Affairs, Surakarta, Indonesia (2nd – 6th July). Chairperson: Viuism, r viuism, and ivaism

Dynamics of Change from Early Medieval to Later Medieval. Paper presented: ‘ivasahasranma’ - An

Analysis of Epithets in the Art Historical Context.

2. 2012 International Seminar on Sustainable Development and Environmental Management – 2012, organized by

Rural Technology Centre, Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu (4 th–

6th March). Paper presented: ‘Tirukkuam’ or ‘Teppakkuam’ Jalavstu “Water Architecture”?

3. 2012 32nd Annual Session, South Indian History Congress organized by University of Madras, Chennai (3 rd - 5th

February). Paper presented: From Pallava to Vijayanagara-Nyaka – Perspectives in the Iconography of

Koukoi.

4. 2011 72nd Indian History Congress organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab (10 th – 13th December).

Paper presented: iumra: Viu’s Cosmic Form.

5. 2011 18th Tamil Nadu History Congress organized by Vellalar College for Women, Erode (30 th Sep. to 2nd

Oct.). Paper presented: Viu’s Epithets in the Hymns of the vrs in Art Historical Context.

6. 2011 International Conference ‘Glimpses of Indian History and Art. Reflections on the Past, Perspectives for

the Future’ organized by the Department of History, Cultures, Religions of Sapienza, the University of

Rome and the IsIAO (Italian Institute for Africa and the Orient) Rome, in collaboration with the

Manchester University, the University of Bonn, Germany and the School of Oriental and African Studies

(SOAS) of London (18th &19th April). Paper presented: Dance of Ardhanr : A Historiographical

Retrospection. Chairperson for the third session on 19th April, 2011.

7. 2011 International Seminar on the Contributions of Tamils to the Composite Culture of Asia. Silver Jubilee

Celebrations of the Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai (16th -18th January). Paper presented:

‘Ardhanr vara in Southeast Asian Art: A Sample Analysis’.

8. 2005 25th South Indian History Congress, Organized by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Paper



presented: ‘Minaksi or Sundaresvara: Who is the first principle?’

9. 2003 23rd South Indian History Congress, Organized by St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli. Paper

presented: ‘The two Rock-cut Temples at Tiruccirpai’.

10. 2002 22nd South Indian History Congress, Organized by Kerala University, Tiruvanantapuram. Paper

presented: ‘A Rare Form of Dakiamrti’.

11. 2002 National Seminar on Tantrism, Tantra in Art, Literature and Philosophy. Organized by Birla

Archeological and Cultural Research Institute, Salarjung Museum, Osmania University, Hyderabad (1st-

3rd March 2002). Paper presented: ‘Cult Linga and Urdhuvaretas’.

12. 1996 The Regional Seminar on ‘Gopuras’, Organized by The Tamil University, Thanjavur. Paper presented:

‘Gpura Sculptures: Polycephalous images’ (a chip of this paper was published in South Asian Studies,

Cambridge 1997).

13. 1995 III Annual Session of the Indian Art History Congress (IAHC). Organized by the Department of

Sculpture, The Tamil University, Thanjavur. Paper presented: Nalirumrti-Aamrti, the Alakarkoyil

Tradition.

14. 1993 34th ICANAS, Hong Kong. Organized by University of Hong Kong (24-25 August, 1993). Paper presented:

‘Iconographic Programme of the Kal Alakar Tr’.

15. 1993 Seminar on Vishnu in Art, Thought and Literature, Organized by Birla Archeological and Cultural

Research Institute, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Paper presented:

‘Aamukhagaabherua-Nsiha’.

16. 1992 Indian History Congress, New Delhi. Paper Presented: ‘Rare Images of Brahmasasta andVarahasamhara’.

17. 1991 Seminar of the Tamil University, Thanjavur.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

1. 2011 “Art Education”. Presented at the Department of Education, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed

University, Gandhigram, Tamilnadu, India.

2. 2008 “Androgenization of the Hindu Deity: A Probe into South Indian Pantheon”. Presented at the

Departmental Seminar, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Eritrea Institute of Technology, Asmara,

Eritrea.

3. 2000 “An Introduction to the Rmyaa Painting of the Tirukokarnam temple” at Putukkottai. Presented at

the annual meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Bonn, held at Dusseldorf, Germany.

Dr.S.Chidambaram

1. RESEARCH GUIDENCE

1. 2012 M.Phil – 4 (Guiding)

2. 2012 Ph.D – 4 (Guiding) (UGC-JRF/ RGNF)



2. PUBLICATIONS

2.1 Books 3 Nos. @ Also Published E-books .

1. 2012 & 2004 Mudalvan –This Book expounds the particulars of history about theGrand worships holy places in Tamilnadu.(2004) / Second Edition.(2012).

2. 2011 Ulvazhi – This book contains 15 most significant literary criticizes article fromTollkappiyam to Internet Tamil, (various fields.) (2011).

3. 2004 Uranthai Tamil Valam - This Book details the literary contribution made bywho lived in the around Uranthai - i.e Uraiyur, a capital Later Cholas. (2004).

8. 2 . PAPER PRESENTATIONS: National & International Conference : 20 Nos.

1. 2012 Tamilmozhi, matrum ilakkiyam karpiththalil mathipeedu thodarpaanakaruththaakkangal, National seminar on “Role of Evaluation in teaching Tamil Languages

and Literature”, organized by Sothern Regional languages Centre (SRLC-CIIL) & Dept. of Tamil

Studies in Foreign Countries, Tamil University, Tanjavur, 26,27th March, 2012.

2. 2012 Teervai nokiya Payanam – Thaganam, National Seminar on “Punaikathai Ilakkiyankalin

Tharkkala Pokkukal”, organized by Ayya Naadar Janaki Ammal Arts & Science College, Sivakasi, 2,3rd March, 2012.Pp.789-791.

3. 2012 Ulakamayamaathal pinpulaththil Tamilmozhi valarchikku I-Phonenin Pangu , National Seminar on

“Effects of Globalization on Tamil Language And Teaching” organized by Sothern Regional languages Centre

(SRLC-CIIL) & Dept. of Tamil Dr GRD College of Science, Coimbatore, 15,16th February, 2012.

4. 2010 Tamilil BlogSpot, Viyazavattam, Dept. of Tamil, Algappa University, Karaikudi, 5th February, 2010.

5. 2010 Neer Nilaikal – Kalaichollakkam, National Seminar on Pandai Tamilar Neer Melanmai, organized byCentral Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, 28,29,30th March, 2010.

6. 2009 Samacheer kalvi Thittathil Kanini vazhi Katral, Karpiththalin Thevai, International conference on

Emerging Trends in Teaching Language & Literature, organized by dept. of English & foreign Languages,

Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 4, 5th December, 2009.

7. 2005 Thiruppavaiyil kurippu porul, National seminar on Interpreting the scriptures – hermeneutics of sacredwritings, organized by the School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai & DRS-SAP-UGC,

2,3,4th march 2005, Vol. 1, Pp.34-35

8. 2005 Sirpiyin mouna mayakkangal, National seminar on sirpiyin padaipu ulakam, Coimbatore,

Pp.92-98.

9. 2004 Suki sivathin vazviyal sinthanaikal, National Seminar on solventhar sukisivam sinthanaikal

Coimbatore, 11th September 2004.



10. 2004 Purananootril kadainilai, National Seminar on All India Tamil University Teacher’s Association

Chennai, 6, 7, 8th August 2004, Vol. 1, Pp.87-91.

11. 2004 Tamilil min noolkal, National level conference, organized by Gnala Tamil Panpattu Ayvu

Mandram, Madurai and Mother Theresa University, kodaikanal, 27,28,29th May, 2004.

12. 2004 Tamilum Kaniniyum, National Seminar on Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli,30 th March,

2004.

13. 2004 Thiruppandi pathikam ayvurai, Thiruvasaka Ayvu Malai, Thiruvannamalai Aathinam, Kundakudi,

Pp.218-221.

14. 2004 Uyar kalvi valarchiyil inaiyathin pangu, International Seminar on the development of criticism in

Tamilology, organized by AVVMSP College (Autonomous), Poondi, 20, 21, 22nd January, 2003, Pp.733-738.

15. 2003 Inaiyamum,Tamizhum, National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Research Methodology,Kongunadu Arts& Science College, Coimbatore,18,19,20th June, 2003.

16. 2003 Perunkathai Kattum Palai, Perunkathai, Research Conference organized Peroor Atheenam,

Bharathiyar University & Mahalingam Mariyammal Trust, Coimbatore, 11, 12th January, 2003, Pp. 47-53.

17. 2002 Innaiya Tamil, National Scientific Tamil Seminar, Alagappa Arts & Science College, Karaikudi,23, 24 th

January, 2002.

18. 2002 Theroodum veethiyilee..., Om Shakthi Monthly Journal, April,2002, Pp. 81-84.

19. 2000 Sanka Ilakkiya Uraiyur, Tamilaayvu Mandram , Thiruchendoor, 12th August 2000, Pp. 761-765.

20. 2000 Uraiyur Pulavar Paduthiran, All India Tamil University Teacher’s Association, Palaiyangottai, 20, 21st

May, 2000. Pp. 105-109.

8.4 ARTICLES PRESENTED: Journals & E-Journals 20 Nos

1. 2008 Ulagam Surriya Tamilan, www.muthalvan.in , 7th December, 2008.

2. 2007 Poorveega Boomiyil Manvasanai,www.aaraamthinai.com, Sirappu Virunthinarkal Page, 16 th March,2007.

3. 2005 Nagangalal Oru Velvi,www.muthalvan.in , 15th November, 2005.

4. 2004 Otrumai Varkkum Onam Pandikai,www.aaraamthinai.com , 20th Auguest, 2004.

5. 2003 Nadamadum Noolagam,www.indiainfo.com , 17th November, 2003.

6. 2002 Paavanar Tamilneri,www.aaraamthinai.com , 15th March, 2002.



7. 2002 Thiruppam tharum Then Thirupathi,www.indiainfo.com, 4th January 2002.

8. 2001 Ramanujar Upathesam Petra Thirukottiyur,Anmeega boomi, Daily Thinaboomi, 2nd February, 2001.

9. 2001 Arupaththumoondru Nayanmaarkal,Anmeegaboomi, Daily thinaboomi, 24th Fubruary, 2001.

10. 2001 Canadavilirunthu Kollukudippattikku…www.indiainfo.com, 2nd March, 2001, Home Page.

11. 2001 Kalloori Virivuraiyaalaraaga Vendumaa?Indru oru thagaval, Daily Thidanakaran, 9th March,2001, P. 2.

12. 2001 Kumaran Kudi Kollum Kundrakudi,www.netjaal.com , 30th April, 2001. Home Page.

13. 2001 Vettangudi Paravaikal Saranaalayam,www.netjaal.com, 5th May, 2001, Home Page.

14. 2001 Devathasiyin Thiruppani,Tamil New Year Spl Issue Book, Daily malaimurasu,14th April, 2001. Pp. 61.

15. 2001 Tamilthaai Koil,www.netjaal.com, 16th September,2001, Panpadu-Koilkal Page.

16. 2001 Pennalam Potriya Perunthagai,www.netjaal.com , 10th October, 2001, Sirappupparvaikal Page.

17. 2000 Kudumiyanmalai Oru Kalaikkoodam,Indru oru thagaval, Daily Thidanakaran, 23rd February, 2000, P. 2

18. 2000 Alamaram Sutra Pattamangalam Vanga!,Anmeegamani (Journal), Daily Dinamani, 2nd June, 2000,P. 4.

19. 2000 Thirumoolar Valiyuruthum Vadipadu,Tamil marudham monthly (Journal) 1st June, 2000, Pp. 23-26.

20. 2000 Muthalvan,www.indiainfo.com, 1St September, 2000, Home Page. (Spl for Vinayagar sathoothy).

9. SEMINARS / CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP ATTENTED

1. 2011 Participant , South Asian Languages Analysis Roundtable – 29, (SALA), Central Institute of

Indian Languages (MHRD), Manasagangotri, Mysore, 6, 7, 8th January, 2011.



2. 2010 Special Guest , World Tamil Chemmozhi & Inaiya Tamil Conference , Coimbatore, 23- 27th

June, 2010.

3. 2010 Participant , Neethi Illakkiyangal:Pathippukalum, Veliyeedukalum Ayvarangam , Central

Institute of Classical Tamil & Department of Tamil, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, 03, 04, 05th

February,2010.

4. 2002 Participant, 3 rd World Vallalaar Anmaneya Orumaippaadu Conference , Kumarkuru Eng.

College, Coimbatore, 31st May & 1, 2nd June, 2002.

TRAINING PROGRAMME & ORIENTATION PROGRAMME:

1. 2012 Participated and Attended the 4 weeks Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed facultyMembers, Conducted by UGC - Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University,Thiruchirappalli on from 08-05-2012 to 04-06-2012.

2. 2011 Participated and Attended 3 months Orientation Programme Testing and EvaluationConcepts, Conducted by National Testing Service – India, (NTS-CIIL), Manasagangotri,Mysore. ( 08-11-2010 to 25-01-2011 and 15-06-2011 to 07-07-2011).

3. 2004 Training Programme on Evaluation (Basic Level) for Research Scholars (Symposia), Conductedby the Centre for Testing and Evaluation, NTS- CIIL, Mysore-570 006. (23rd Feb 2004 to 3rd March-2004.

9.1 POPULAR LECTURE & SPEECH :

1. 2012 Delivered the Popular Lecturer Entitled; “Tamizhaga Koyir kalaikal ”, Popular Lecture Serious - 23,

Organized by APA College of Arts & Culture, Pazhani & Conducted by GRI, on 12th March, 2012.

2. 2011 Delivered the Popular Lecturer Entitled; “Nagaratharkalin Onpathu Koilkalum, Kalaiselvankalum”,

National Level Conference on Chettinadu Parampariya Sutrula- Needitha Valarchi, organized by Dept. of

Tamil, Algappa University, Karaikudi,07th February, 2011.

3. 2005 Delivered the Radio Speech Entitled;: “Thirumanthiram Urai Vilakkam ”, ALL INDIA RADIO,TUTICORIN, Broadcasting date: 17.10.2005 & 24.10.2005.

9.2 Co-ORGANIZED PROGRAMME:

1. 2012 Organized Women’s day Function Celebrations PG Students discussions.Department of Tamil, GRI, Gandhigram.

2. 2012 Organized Internet Tamil Seminar for PG Students, Dept .of Tamil, GRI, Gandhigram.

11. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

2010-2012 Selected the Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) Research From Central Institute of IndianLanguages - National Testing Services (CIIL-NTS), Mysore , Karnataka, (2010-12).

2010 Selected the Post Doctoral Fellow From Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, 2010.



1999 M. Phil Degree University First Rank (*GOLD MEDAL ), Alagappa University, Karaikudi.

1998 UGC (NET) – JRF & L Passed– The Award of Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibilityfor Lecturership in December 1998, University Grants commission, New Delhi.

1998 SLET Passed - The State Level Educational Test and Eligibility for Lecturership in March1998, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli, TN.

12. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSONAL BODIES

Member, Board of Studies, Department of Tamil, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram .

Member, All India Tamil University Teacher’s Association .

Member, Tamil Nadu Science Forum .

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