DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES
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ABOUT US
The department tries to revive the golden thoughts of  our forefathers, to make the people cherish and apply them to modern living.
FACULTY
Name Qualification Designation

Dr.P.Thamilarasi

M.A., M.Phil.,Ph.D

Professor
R.Corneli Agnes Rosabella M.A., M.Phil.,(Ph.D ) Reader

Dr.S.Sivakamasundari

M.A.,B.Ed.,M.Phil., Ph.D.

Reader
Shanthi Anand M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer
Jesbir K. Raj M.A., Lecturer
G.Nirmala devi M.A., M.Phil. (Ph.D.) Lecturer
Dr.Ramesh M.A., Ph.D. Lecturer
R.Deepa M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer
K.Sasikumar M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer
S.Rufina Roslin Mary M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer
S.Nithyadevi M.A., Lecturer
Dolly George M.A., B.Ed.,M.Phil. Lecturer
G. Aruna M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer
Shoba V (French) M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer
Dr.Sujatha.M. (Malayalam) M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D. Lecturer
Padmavathiammal (Hindi) M.A., M.Phil. (Ph.D.) Lecturer
Thangamani M.A., M.Phil. Lecturer

Ramesh

M.A., M.Phil.,

Lecturer

Nishi

M.A.,M.Phil.,

Lecturer

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Research activities are being pursued in the following areas:

Devotion and Spiritualism

Feminism

Folk lore

PROJECTS
“The relevance of Saint Thirugnanasambandar’s religious
service to the modern world”
This project, entitled  “The relevance of Saint Thirugnanasambandar’s religious service to modern world” is funded by Thiru V.Krishna Kumar. It is a one year project. Thirugnanasambanthar, the first of the celebrated four of the Saiva tradition, had done  a yeoman service to revive the Tamil religion and society, even at a tender age. He had travelled throughout Tamil Nadu in the 7th century AD and had created an awakening in the minds of the people to understand and cherish their ancient culture. The project aims at critically analysing the 4000 songs of this saint.
“The Philosophical thoughts as revealed in Sangam Tamil Literature” 
This project titled, “The Philosophical thoughts as revealed in Sangam Tamil Literature”, is funded by Thiru.Balasubramanian. Sangam Tamil Literature centres on the material world, but a thorough study of the innumerable songs reveal that concepts of life and death are hidden in it. This project aims to bring out the high and sublime thoughts of ancient Tamil people. The staff of the Department of Tamil are to undertake this research and periodical progress to be assessed. 

BOOKS PUBLISHED

The staff of the department have published the following books:

Dr.K.Subramanian

Five ways for a Healthy Life 
Honey
Life Saving Fasting
Life in Tune with Nature
The Sun and the Moon (English)
Heart itself a Temple
Sanmargha, the Saiva Cult
Fire on the Water
Garland of Tulsi
Tiruvachakam, An Introduction

Books Published by the Centre for Research in 8 Sacred Scriptures

We can live an able life
God created me in a Sublime way
Compilation of Thirumurai
Sivagnana Bodham
Temples of Kongunadu
The Bliss with the Lord
Come my Lord on Peacock
The Truth God likes is Puja

Dr.P.Thamilarasi

Puthia Thalai Murai Parvaium Padaipum
Women Poets in 20 th century

RESEARCH

Tamil Research Centre (Panniru Thirumurai Aivu Mayyam)
A Tamil Research Centre  functions along with the Tamil Department of the College. Though it concentrates mainly on the study of 12 sacred books of Saiva Religion, it gives importance to  the related fields also.
  • In 2000, the Centre conducted a seminar on the theme, 'How Far are the Teachings of the Saints of Bakthi Literature Applicable? - The Teachings of the Saints of Bakthi Literature'. The essays,  which dealt on the social application of the devotional literature to modern problems, were published as a book 'We Can Live on this Earth in a Useful Way ' . The book was widely appreciated
  • Every year the centre conducts Devara Music Competition. Besides the conventional artists, all those who are interested in singing are eligible to participate in the competition. To be impartial, prizes are being given separately, for those below and those above 25 yrs.
  • Likewise, a Music homage function by name 'Nalvar Aradhana' is conducted every year. Though it is simple and small in magnitude, the artists render the songs from Sampanthar, Appar and Sundarar Thevaram and Thiruvasagam of Manika Vasagar. The holiness and purity can be felt.
  • Last year a conference on Thirumanthiram, the famous book of Saint Tirumoolar was conducted. Thirumanthiram, which forms the 10th sacred book, consists of 3000 songs. It deals with all the four paths of Karma, Gnana, Bakthi and Rajayoga. It is very difficult to understand. Therefore an attempt was made to render the poems in simple and understandable prose form. A book of this nature 'God created me in an able way' was published.
  • The Centre conducted a seminar on the world famous Tirukkural. The theme was, 'Scientific Approaches in Tirukkural': Many scholars presented papers on Management, Economics, Psychology, Medicine, Botany, Zoology etc.. It was a great success.
  • Propagation of Saiva Siddhantha is the main motto of the Centre. In that way an ambitious proposal to bring out an Encyclopedia on Saiva Religion and Siddhantha, is under process.
  • The Centre conducted a one day workshop on Herbs, Herbal Medicine and their values in Modern World. Apart from native doctors modern medical experts also attended the function which took place on 23.02.02. 
  • On 10.03.02 a State Level Seminar was conducted on the Saiva Philosophy. Sivagnanabotham was the topic discussed. 12 reputed scholars spoke on 12 sutras. Hundreds of people from all over Tamil Nadu took part. Again on 24.03.02 a seminar on Manikkavasagar the author of ‘Eighth Sacred Book’ took place, Thiruvasagam and Thirukovaiyar were the sources.
  • The philosophy of Tamil Siddhas (the mystic saints) is a subject of abstract one. To highlight the various aspects of that, there was a seminar on their views on God, Life, Spirtiualism, Science etc. It took place on 08.06.02.
  • On 30.06.02 a State Level Seminar was conducted on Agathiar Devara Thirattu" (A collection of Devara Songs, compiled by Sage Agasthiya). Eight scholars highlighted the eight chapters of the collection.
  • The town Sirkazhi in Tamil Nadu is an ancient one. It has 12 names, which have a link with 12 deluges. To bring out the veracity of this idea, a seminar took place on 28.07.02. 12 famous scholars spoke on the idea.
  • Apart from these, the Centre involves itself with the Tamil Department of the college, to conduct seminars and conferences on literature, folklore and allied subjects. The most advanced topic 'Feminism' was not an exception.
  • Many guest lectures are being arranged, at least one in a month. Reputed scholars from all over Tamilnadu are invited to share their experiences and to give guidance to the students. Some of the scholars who were here are:

T.V.Venkatraman, IAS Former Chief Secretery of Govt of Tamilnadu
Dr. B. Ilango, Former V . C .of Bharathiar University 
Dr. Tamilannal, Former Prof, Madurai Kamaraj University
Dr. SP. Annamalai
Mr. T.N. Ramachandran
Dr. S. Venkatraman, Prof; Madurai Kamaraj University
Dr. S. Gangadharan, Prof; Saiva Siddhantha University
Mr. Kumari Anandan
Mr. Valampuri John
Mr.Vituthalai Virumbi. Rajya Sabha M.P
Mr.Periyardasan
Ms.Arulmozhi, Advocate, Chennai
Ms.Saraswathi, H.O.D, Q.M.C, Chennai
Mr. Sirpi, Former Prof, Bharathiar University

Our ancient culture, which still lives in our sacred books, should not only be preserved but also be exposed to our coming generations. This, the Centre is trying to imbibe in our students.

POOMPOZHIL

For the last three years the Department is conducting an Orientation Programme called “Poompozhil” on Tamil Literature with the aim of imparting to students the knowledge of Tamil literature, culture and other social aspects.

SEMINARS

National level seminars
  1. Creativity in Tamil literature
    20.08.1999  
  2. Twelve Sacred Books in Saiva Religion
    18 & 19.02.2000
  3. Scientific Thoughts in Thirukkural 
    09.02.2001
  4. Thirumanthiram 
    16 & 17.06.2001
  5. Feminism 
    16 & 17.06.2001
  6. Celestial Dance of SIVA 
    26.12.2001
  7. Folk lore 
    25.01.2002
  8. Herbal Medicine and their Values in Modern World 
    23.02.2002
  9. Sivagnanabotham
    10.03.2002
  10. The Philosophy of Tamil Siddhas 
    08.06.2002
  11. Agathiar Devara Thirattu
    30.06.2002
  12. Kazhumala Mudupathi Kavunian Katturai 
    28.07.2002
  13. Silappathikaram 
    17.08.2002
  14. Theivath Tamilum Thirugnanasampantharum
    18.10.2002
  15. Seerkazhi Selvarin Sivagnanam
    15.12.2002
  16. Pans of Thirugnana Sambanthar – Description and the method of invoking.
    4 & 5.01.2003
  17. Music Worship on Thirugnana Sambanthar
    16.02.2003
  18. Conference on Thirumanthiram
    17/18.05.2003
  19. Conference on Periyapuranam
    19/20.07.2003
  20. Thirumurai Worship
    11/12.10.2003
  21. Conference of Thiruvahakam
    27/28.12.2003
  22. The Sacred Temples of Kongunadu - Seminar
    22.02.2004
  23. Maheshewara Moorthiaus
    21.03.2004
  24. Lord Muruga, in Musical Verses
    15.05.2004
  25. Our Lord, God of Eight Attributes
    16.05.2004
  26. External Attributes of Saivisu
    07.08.2004
  27. Music Worship
    02/03.10.2004
  28. Tiruppukazh Worship
    30.10.2004
  29. Wisdom is Love towards God – Seminar
    11.12.2004
  30. Worship to Redeem the Statue of Lord Muruga
    26/27.02.2005
  31. The Truth Lord likes is Worship
    30/31.07.2005
  32. Pilgrimage of Thirugnana Sambanthar
    22/23.10.2005