Thaninayaga Adigal's contribution to Tamil language hailed
The Hindu
K.Tirumaran, president, centenary celebration committee, speaking at the
function to mark the birth centenary of Thaninayaga Adigal at Tamil
Sangam in Tiruchi on Sunday. Photo: A. Muralitharan
Rich tributes were paid by Tamil scholars to Thaninayaga Adigal for his
contribution to the growth and development of Tamil language and
literature at his birth centenary celebration held here on Sunday.
Speakers referred to his multisided capability, his role in establishing
several institutions to promote Tamil literature, and his acumen in
promoting research and integrating Tamil scholars scattered across the
globe.
Krishnasamy Nachimuthu, professor and coordinator, Tamil Department of
Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur, said Thaninayaga Adigal
laid the foundation for Tamil research works in foreign countries too.
The university would organise an international Tamil seminar, Mr.
Nachimutu said. V. Arasu, head of the department of Tamil, Madras
University, said that Adigal’s works coincided with the post-colonial
era, when many nations experienced deliverance from the clutches of
colonial rule.
In a way, this aided Adigal to reach out to scholars in different parts
of the world and motivate them to contribute to Tamil literature. It
enabled him to establish various Tamil institutions and organisations
across the world.
K. Tirumaran, president, centenary celebration committee, spoke on the achievements of Adigal particularly in establishing Tamil Ilakkiya Kazhagam.
P. Madhivanan, Magizhendhi, C. Sethupathy, and Dayana Christi, faculty
members from various universities and colleges, spoke on Adigal’s
unflinching effort in promoting Tamil literature. Amudhan Adigal, R.
Ilavarasu, Francis Jayaseelan, Nandalala, poets and writers, delivered
lectures on the achievements of Adigal.
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