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Ooty College Hosts International Seminar on Tamil Literature's Historical Insights
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:07
Ooty College Hosts International Seminar on Tamil Literature's Historical Insights
- •A one-day international seminar on "History and Culture of Tamil Society Reflected in Tamil Literature" was held by the Department of Postgraduate and Historical Research of the Government Arts College, Udhagamandalam.
- •The seminar explored how Tamil literature, including Sangam literature, serves as historical evidence for understanding the social life, culture, politics, economy, art, architecture, religion, traditions, and lifestyle of ancient Tamils.
- •Dr. Silali S. Kandasamy, Senior Lecturer from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, delivered a special address on "History and Culture of Tamil Society Reflected in Tamil Literature."
- •Dr. Parvathy Vajindaram, Senior Lecturer from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, spoke on "Feminism in Tamil Literature."
- •College principal Dr. J. Ebenezer emphasized the importance of literature in understanding history and the necessity of improving the present and shaping the future by comprehending the past.
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The one-day international seminar focused on the theme "History and Culture of Tamil Society Reflected in Tamil Literature," highlighting literature as historical evidence for ancient Tamil lifestyle and culture.
The event was presided over by the principal of Government Arts College in Udhagamandalam, Dr. J. Ebenezer.
Senior lecturers from the Department of Indian Studies at the University of Malaya, Malaysia, delivered special addresses during the seminar sessions.
