NGP Arts

Department of Tamil

Overview

Knowledge of the language also opens you to a vast amount of work such as literature, music, and drama with which the Tamil language is rich and abundant. Historical works are almost entirely written in the Tamil language. To understand how these (the arts and history) have come to define us as a people and to understand in-depth who we are requires knowledge of Tamil. Department of Tamil was established in the year 1997 to impart knowledge of Tamil Culture and its literature to student community. More than thousand students are studying PART I Tamil. More than two hundred other Language students are studying Basic and Advanced Tamil.

Courses

Duration

1 Year (Full Time)

2 Years (Part Time)

Commencement

November ( Full / Part Time )

Intake

10 ( Full Time )

20 ( Part Time )

Eligibility

M.A.Tamil with 55% or above

Duration

3 Years (Full Time)

3 Years (Part Time)

Commencement

November ( Full / Part Time )

Intake

10 (Full Time)

20 (Part Time)

Eligibility

M.A. M.Phil. Tamil with 55% or above

Vision

To inculcate in students the intricacies of Tamil Language which stands as one of the oldest languages in the world so as to cater the necessity of discipline.

Mission

To accelerate the interest in Tamil language by allowing them to excavate their uniqueness that they may shine in the fields of culture, tradition and arts.

Department Activites (2024-25)

Guest Lecture/ Invited Lecture

S. No. Date Name and Designation of the Resource Person Topic
1 25-Mar-25 Dr.S.Saravanan Innaiyavazhi villaiyaatukalaal ettrpadum nanmaigalum theemaikalum
2 18-Mar-25 Dr.K.Mahendhiran Sulalum Sollarangam
3 08-Jan-25 Dr.N.Kuppuchamy Hod of Tamil Dept., DRNGPASC Thirupavai and thiruvembavai Recitation Competition
4 14-Dec-24 Mr.M.V.Muthuramalingam, Velammal Educatiuonal Trust, Mrs. Bharathi Baskar, Public Speaker, Chennai Tamil Panpaattu maiyam Virudhu Vazhangum Vizhaa
5 31-Dec-24 Kavignar. Sudarvizhi Vaiyathalamai Koll
6 19-Sep-24 Dr.M.Muneesmoorthy, Asst professor of Tamil, bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli Sevviyal Pathipulakin munnatthi aerr-C.Vai Thamotharam pillai

Student Development Programme

S.No Date Title Resource Person
1 11-Sep-24 Bharathi Ninaivu Naal ilakkiyap Pottigal Dr. S. Saravanan
 

Archive (2015-2022)

 
 

Faculty Details

01. Associate Professor and Head
Kuppuchamy
Dr. N. Kuppuchamy
MA., M. Phil., Ph. D.

drkuppuchamy@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 16.7 years | Research: 21 years

Specialization

Modern Literature, Sangam Literature, Folklore & Criticism

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02. Professor
Selvi
Dr.K.Selvi
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET.

drselvi@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 17.9 years | Research: 13 Years

Specialization

Modern, Sangam, Bhakthi, Kappiyam Literature

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03. Associate Professor
Dr.M.Jayachandiran
Dr.M.Jayachandran
M.A., Ph.D.

drjayachandran@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 16.2 years | Research: 8 Years

Specialization

Sangam Literature, Modern Literature, Folk Lore

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04. Associate Professor
Thangamanikandan
Dr. S. Thangamanikandan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

drthangamanikandan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11.8 Years | Research: 18 Years

Specialization

Sangam, Modern & Bhakthi Literature

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05. Associate Professor
Dr. K. Murugesan
Dr. K. Murugesan
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

drmurugesan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11 years | Research: 13 Years

Specialization

Sangam Literature, Modern Literature, Bakthi Ilakiyam

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06. Assistant Professor
Sampath Kumar
Dr.M.Sampath Kumar
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

sampathkumarm@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 12.4 Years | Research : 6 Years

Specialization

Sangam literature

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07. Assistant Professor
Ms. R. Veeramani
Dr. R. Veeramani
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.., SET.

veeramani@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 15 Years | Research: 2 Years

Specialization

Modern Literature

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08. Assistant Professor
Dr Malar Selvi M
Dr Malar Selvi M
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

malarselvi.m@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 9.7 years

Specialization

Sangam Literature, Epics, Modern Literature

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09. Assistant Professor
Mr.G.Ranganathan
Dr.G.Ranganathan
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., TN: SET, UGC: NET.

ranganathan@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11.2 years | Research: 16 Years

Specialization

Bakthi Ilakkiyam

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10. Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Sampathkumar
Dr. A. Sampathkumar
M.A., M.A.(Soci.), M.Sc.(Psy.), M.Ed., Ph.D., NET-JRF(Tamil).

drsampathkumar.a@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11.6 years | Research: 5 Years

Specialization

Modern Literature, Sangam Literature

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11. Assistant Professor
Thiyagu
Mr.Thiyagu Raju
M.A., M. Phil., UGC –NET., (Ph. D.)

thiyagu@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 7.9 years | Research: 8 Years

Specialization

Classic Literature

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12. Assistant Professor
Renuga Devi
Dr.R.Renuga Devi
MA., Ph.D.

renugadevir@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6.5 Years | Research: 6.5 Years

Specialization

Modern Literature

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13. Assistant Professor
Sindhu
Dr. M. Sindhu
MA., B. Ed., M. Phil., Ph. D., UGC – SET., NET.

sindhu@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 8.9 years | Research: 14 years

Specialization

Sangam Literature, Folk Lore

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14. Assistant Professor
Kalaivani
Dr.G.Kalaivani
M.A., UGC – NET., Ph. D.

Kalaivanig@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 4.7 years | Research: 7 years

Specialization

Modern Literature, Antropology, Ethnography

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15. Assistant Professor
Dr. P. Karthik
Dr. P. Karthik
M.A. Ph.D.

karthik.p@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching - 9 months | Research - 3 years

Specialization

Bhakthi Literature

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16. Assistant Professor
Mrs. T. Mohanambal
Mrs. T. Mohanambal
M.A., (Ph.D.)

mohanambal.t@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching - 6 months Research - 5 years

Specialization

Bhakthi Literature

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17. Assistant Professor
Mr.S.Naveen Prasath
Mr.S.Naveen Prasath
M.A.

naveenprasath.s@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: nil

Specialization

Folk lore

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Department Achievements (2024-25)

Awards and Prizes for Staff

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Award Awarded by
1 17-Sep-24 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Sakra ma-mani viridhu-2024 Vaimai Sakra ma-mani virudhu Pasumai Vasal Foundation Chinnalappatti, Dindugal Dt
2 05-Sep-24 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Vairavaagaisemmal virudhu Pasumai Vasal Foundation Chinnalappatti, Dindugal Dt

Staff Publication

S.No Name of the Faculty Title Journal Name ISSN / ISBN No., Date of publishing, Vol. No.
1 Dr.R.Renugadevi Thirumoolar Kurippidum Vaazhviyal Sinthanaigal Maavatta Elutthaalar Sangam, Mattakalappu, Srilanka ISBN: 978-624-5967-18-6, Sep-24
2 Dr.R.Renugadevi Arignar Annavin Padaipukalil Ulaviyalum Pakutharivum Mutharasi Kalai Ilakkiyap Panpaatuth Tamizh Aaivithazh ISSN: 2584-1238, Sep-24
3 Dr.T.Mohanambal Tamil Ilakiyangalil Nilaviyal Panpaadu Forshung E-ISSN-2583-0325, Oct-24, Vol- 4
4 Ms.T.Sanchana Nedunalvaadai Mullai Nila makkalin Vaalviyal Panpaadu Forshung E-ISSN-2583-0325, Oct-24, Vol- 4
5 Dr.M.Malarselvi Seevaga Sinthamaniyil Perumitham Saar Panpaattu Padimangal Forshung E-ISSN-2583-0325, Oct-24, Vol- 4
6 Mr.S.Naveen Prasath Akananooru kaattum Einar Vaalviyalum Nilaviyal Panpaadum Forshung E-ISSN-2583-0325, Oct-24, Vol- 4
7 Dr.K.Selvi Thiruvaiyaarum Athan Nilaviyal Panpaadum Forshung E-ISSN-2583-0325, Oct-24, Vol- 4
8 Mrs.T.Keerthana Maduraikaanchi Pulapadutthum Innila Makkalin Tholilkal Forshung E-ISSN-2583-0325, Oct-24, Vol- 4
9 Dr.R.Veeramani Silapathikaram Thandhidum Tamilanin kalai sirappum adhan ariviyal nutpangalum Pranav Journals E-ISSN: 2582-9599,Nov-24,Vol-4,Issue- 1
10 Dr.R.Veeramani Silapathikaram Unartthum alagiyal unarvugal Forschung E-ISSN: 2583-0325,Dec-24, Vol:4 184-187
11 Dr.M.Sindhu Valluva Illaram Pathivukal 2021-2-11-18-03-56/8876-2024-12-30-11-25-08

Staff Recognitions

S.No Date Name of the Staff Nature of Recognition Organization / Institution
1 19-Dec-24 Dr.G.Ranganathan Best Professor Award Tamil Thai Foundation

Staff Participation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution
1 10-Feb-25 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Aasiriyar Thiran membaatup payitchi NGM College(Autonomous) , Pollachi, International Journal of Tamil Studies
2 10-Feb-25 Dr R Veeramani Aasiriyar Thiran membaatup payitchi NGM College(Autonomous) , Pollachi, International Journal of Tamil Studies
3 09-Jan-25 Dr.M.Sindhu Tamilina Varalaattruth Thedalukkaana Akinik Kunjukalin Sirakadippu Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
4 09-Jan-25 Dr.M.Sampath Kumar Tamilina Varalaattruth Thedalukkaana Akinik Kunjukalin Sirakadippu Government Arts College (Autonomous), Coimbatore
5 06-Jan-25 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Mudhukalai Thamilial Uyaraivuthurai Chellammal Womens College, Guindy, Chennai-32
6 02-Dec-24 Mr.S.Naveen Prasath Tamiliyal Aaivukalil Kottpadukalin Thakkamum Vilaivukalum Thooya Nenjak Kaloori, Tirupattur
7 09-Dec-24 Dr.R.Veeramani Tamil Ilakana Noolkal Arudhra Education and Research Fondation Trust
8 25-Nov-24 Dr.R.Veeramani International seminar Thumbai Aaivukkalam 162
9 25-Nov-24 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Five Days Faculty Development Programme KSR Arts and Science College, Tiruchengode
10 27-Sep-24 Dr.K.Murugesan Conference Kumaraguru Liberal Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
11 27-Sep-24 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Conference Kumaraguru Liberal Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
12 02-Sep-24 Mr.R.Thiyagu Online Faculty Development Programme SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattangulathur
13 02-Sep-24 Mr.S.Naveen Prasath Online Faculty Development Programme SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattangulathur
14 02-Sep-24 Mr.N.Krishnaraj Online Faculty Development Programme SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattangulathur
15 02-Sep-24 Dr.T.Mohanambal Online Faculty Development Programme SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattangulathur

Book / Book Chapters Publications

S.No Name of the Staff Name of the Book Name of the Publisher Year of publication ISBN
1 Dr.R.Veeramani Ku.Alagiri samy sirukathaigalil Kathai Maandhargal Silamboli Sellapanar Tamil Kaappu Mandram, Vembadi Thalam, Salem DT Feb-2025
2 Dr.R.Veeramani Shakespearin Alagiyal Nutpamum Vegaayam Manivasagar Arutpani mandra arakattalai, Perur, Coimbatore Dec-2024 ISBN 978-93-94291-52-2
3 Dr.R.Veeramani Elangovadikalin kalai rasanaiyum Shanlax Publications, 61, TPK main road, Madurai-3 Dec-2024 ISBN 978-93-6163-001-9
4 Dr.M.Sindhu Tamilar Panpaattinai Velipadutthum ahathinaik koorugal Makizh Pathippagam, Tanjore Oct-2024 ISBN 978-9334-130-87-4
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