Assistant Professor Contact Details Qualifications Degree | University | Year | B.A. | University of Madras | 2006 | M.A. | University of Madras | 2008 | P.G.D.E.A | Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology | 2009 | M.Phil. | University of Madras | 2011 | Ph.D. | University of Madras | 2017 |
Title of Ph.D Thesis: Temples at Esalam
Title of M.Phil. Thesis: Temples at Thiruvanjiyam
Date of Joining the College: 14 August, 2018 Areas of Interest - Ancient
History
- Pre
& Proto History
- Temple
Study
- Study
of Architecture
- Iconographical
Study
- Epigraphical
Study
- Study
of Numismatics
- Medieval
History
- Journalism
- Library
Administration
- Women
Studies
- History
of South Asia
- Tourism
- Human
Rights
- Ecology
Publications - Brahmi Inscriptions at
Madurai, Pudiya Payanam 2, February 2014.
- Azhagar Malai Tamil
Brahmi Inscription, Pudiya Payanam 5-6, May & June
2014.
- Jainism evidences in
Pandiya Country, Pudiya Payanam 7, July 2014.
- Inscriptions at
Vazhakkarutheeswarar temple, Avanam, 25th
Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, July 2014, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Saptamata Sculptures, Avanam,
25th Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, July 2014, ISSN
0975-1831.
- Kotravai Sculpture,
Avanam, 25th Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, July
2014, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Nangam Tamil Sangam
Kandam Pandidurai Devar, Pudiya Payanam 9,
September 2014.
- Velacherry Saptamata
temple, Amman Darusanam (Silver Jubilee), August
2015.
- Velacherry Selliyamman
Temple, Journal of Quarterly Inscriptions,
Volume 99, Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology, October 2015.
- Pallava period
Subramaniyar Sculpture – Puzhal, Avanam, 27th
Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Mandan Sculpture at
Patteswaram, Avanam, 27th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Pallava Sculptures at
Thirukodikaval, Avanam, 27th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- King Sculptures at
Thirukodikaval, Avanam, 27th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Rare sculptures –
Omandur, Avanam, 27th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Chandeswara sculpture –
Kalaiyarkoil, Avanam, 27th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Pallava period Jeshta
Sculpture – Thellar, Avanam, 27th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Kotravai Vazhipadum
Esalam Durgaiyum, Amman Darisanam (Diwali Special),
October 2016.
- Sculptures at
Adipuliyur, Avanam, 28th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2017, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Teepanjamman Herostones
in Othivakkam, Avanam, 28th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2017, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Sculptures of
Kuzhamanthal, Avanam, 28th Journal of
Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2017, ISSN 0975-1831.
- Restoration
and Conservative of Chokeeswarar Temple, Journal of
Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (An International Open Access
Journal & UGC approved journal till 14th June 2019), Volume 5,
Issue 10, October 2018, ISSN No.2349 – 5162.
- First
Women’s College in North Arcot District, International
Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (UGC approved Journal till 14th June 2019), Vol.6, Issue 1, January 2019, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138.
- Historical
and Authentic Tourist Spots – Trichy (ICHR & University
of Madras) – 28th & 29th October 2013, ISBN
978-81-930-475-8-3
- Mavilangai
and Mahendra Varman Cave Temple (King Nandhivarman
Arts & Science College, Thellar, Tiruvannamalai Dt.) 12th &
13th April 2014, ISBN 978-81-923186-1-5.
- Saptamata
Sculptures in Rajendra Chola I – Esalam (King
Nandhivarman Arts & Science College, Thellar, Tiruvannamalai Dt.), 2014,
ISBN 978-81-923186-1-5.
- Style
of Esalam Saptamata Sculptures in Rajendra Chola I period (1000
years Commemoration Volume of Rajendra Chola I (1014 – 1044 A.D.), 24th
July 2014, – ISBN 978-93-5001-519-3.
- Ramanatheswarar
Temple Sculpture – Esalam (1000 years
Commemoration Volume of Rajendra Chola I (1014 – 1044 A.D.), 24th
July 2014, ISBN 978-93-5001-519-3.
- Gangaikonda
Choleeswaram and Esalam Copper Plate (1000 years Commemoration
Volume of Rajendra Chola I (1014 – 1044 A.D.), 24th July 2014, ISBN
978-93-5001-519-3.
- Siva
Temple Sculptures in Rajaguru Sarva Siva Pandit Period (Panpattiyal
Parvaiyil Tamil Illakiyangalum Avanangalum, Volume 3) 25th & 26th
Sep 2014, – ISBN 978-93-81006-83-2.
- Archaeological
and Historical View about Chinnakothur (Tamil Nadu
Archaeological Research Centre, Chennai) July 2016.
- Kanniyil
Kalleluthu (15th World Tamil Internet
Conference – 2016), 9th to 11th Sep 2016, ISSN 2313-4887.
- Gangaikonda
Cholapuram sculptures as gleaned from Esalam Copper Plate
(University of Madras, ASI, ICHR), 20th & 21st Oct
2016, ISBN 978-81-930-475-8-3.
- Rajendra
Chola period Water Supply as gleaned from Karanthai Copper Plate (Annamalai
University & Tamil Nadu Archaeological Research Centre), 20th
Feb 2017, ISBN 978-81-920-484-9-9.
- Chola
Sculptures – Thiruvanjinathar Temple, Commemoration
Book to Prof.M.L.K.Murthy, 2018, ISBN 978-93-808-528-1-2.
- Rare
Sculpture found in temple, The Hindu, Vellore Edition, 13th January 2018, page
no.3.
- 1400 years old
Gajalakshmi and Moodevi bas-relief sculpture found near Katpadi,
Daily Thanthi,
Vellore Edition, 12th January, 2018, p.10.
Training Programmes Attended Manuscriptology and
Brahmi, Grantha, Modi and Vatteluttu scripts Test “A” Grade, (Workshop on Manuscriptology
and Paleography) – Institute of Asian Studies & National Mission
for Manuscripts, 24th to 14th June 2013. Training Course of
Epigraphy, Tamilnadu Archaeological Society &
J.G.School, Villupuram, 15th to 19th July 2013. - Tamil Epigraphy, Dept.
of History, Pondicherry University & Central Institute of Classical Tamil,
14th to 23rd February 2014.
- Tamilans Measurement
from Indus Valley Civilization, Central Institute of
Classical Tamil & Tamizhar Kanakkiyal Aiyu Maiyam, Tiruvannamalai district,
27th July 2014.
- Tamil Kalvettukal
Marrum Canka Ilakkiyankalil Tamilarkalin Kalai Ilakkiya Panpattu Pativukal, Dept.
of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Madras & Central
Institute of Classical Tamil, 2nd to 12th January 2015.
- Padaverupadu Nokkil
Pathupattu Olaisuvadigalum Pathipugalum, Central
Institute of Classical Tamil & Dr. U. V. Swaminatha Iyer Library, 19th
to 28th February 2015.
Traning Programmes Attended - Faculty Development
Programme, United Board for Christian Higher Education, St.Christopher’s College
of Education, Chennai, 22nd to 26th August 2017.
- Attended a Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University,2019.
Research Tour - On the Trail of Sirupanan (Literature – Archaeology – landscapes – History – Environment
related Research Tour), Idaikazhi Nadu, Marakkanam, Uppu Velur, Perumukkal,
Tindivanam, International Institute of Tamil Studies & Eastern Guards
Protection Society, 23rd & 24th December 2014.
Awards/Other Achievements: - First Prize in Inscription
Reading Competition, Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society in 23rd
Annual Conference at Villupuram, 20.07.2013.
- “Temple of Sundara Chola”, 2015 – 2016 Best Book in Tamil Nadu
awarded by Adi Dravidar & Tribal Art and Literature Society, Government of
Tamil Nadu, 17.08.2017.
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