SRM’s Thamizh Perayam honous Tamil scholars
- The chief guest for the event was Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu
Kattankulathur, September 25: The seventh
edition of Thamizh Academy Awards 2018 was held on Wednesday at SRM Institute
of Science and Technology with a call by noted Tamil lyricist Padmashri.
Vairamuthu to students not to tolerate imposition of Hindi.
He told students to promote Tamil as much as
possible, he said, “Only Tamil will unite and help you know your origin. Do not
allow Hindi to be enforced on you. You only need know your mother tongue,
English and have education to succeed in this world.”
Amidst heavy claps and loud cheers, Padmashri.
Vairamuthu called students as the future hope of Tamil. He addressed Dr T R
Paarivendhar as the patron of Tamil as he had made the effort to identity Tamil
poets and writers to recognize and motivate them.
“It is important for youngsters to learn from Dr
T R Paarivendhar because he has achieved great heights in a short span to
time. Your life is short so within that
span of time you should achieve something and make your life complete.” He also
requested the Chancellor Dr T R Paarivendhar to institute an award to
commemorate Kalaignar M Karunanidhi.
Pro Vice Chancellor of SRMIST and president of Thamizh
Perayam (Tamil Academy), Dr R Balasubramanian welcomed the gathering
for the 2018 awards event. Students of Chennai Krishnalaya Natya Palli
performed a couple of classical dances during the event.
Founder-Chancellor of SRMIST and Member of
Parliament, Dr T R Paarivendhar gave the presidential address. Thamizh Perayam
has been honoring Tamil scholars under different categories like Tamil Creative
Writers, Translators, Critics, Foreign Tamil Writers, Life time achievement award
for their contribution to Tamil Language, Literature and culture.
In his presidential address, the Chancellor said
that this is one of the biggest event that Thamizh Perayam holds every year.
“SRMIST is not just about students, colleges, or hospitals, the institution
holds a special place for promoting Tamil language and this is done through Tamil
Perayam. With Padmashri. Vairamuthu gracing the occasion, I feel that Tamil
itself is giving award to the lyricist. In our upcoming graduation ceremony we
have decide to honorPadmashri. Vairamuthu with an Honorary Doctorate.”
Registrar of SRMIST Dr N Sethuraman introduced
the winners of the 2018 Thamizh Academy Awards.
The Pudhumaippithan Padaippilakkiya Virudhu was
won by Kavippithan, Bharathiyar Kavithai virudhu was presented to Marabin
Maindhan Muthaiah, Valliappa Kuzhanthai ilakkiya virudhu went to R Karpagam,
Pe.Na. Appusamy Ariviyal Thamizh Virudhu was won by Chandirga Sunramaiyan,
Muthutthandavar Thamizhisai Virudhu went to Arimalam S Padmanaban, Parithimar
Kalaingnar Thamizh Aivaringnar Virudhu was got by A. Dhananjeyan,
Sudesamithiran Thamizh Idhazh Virudhu was won by V. Muthaiah, Tholkappiyar
Thamizh sanga Virudhu was awarded to Kandhasamy Parthiban, Arunachalakkavirayar Virudhu was got by Hari
Krishnan and Paarivendhar Painthamizh Virudhu of Rs.3,00,000 was awarded to
Prof Dr. E. Sundara Moorthy. The awardee were presented with cash awards and citation.
Prof Dr. E. Sundara Moorthy in his acceptance
speech said, “Thamizh Perayam is promoting and supporting Tamil. SRMIST has
been doing a good job in this and they should continue. Your aim should be to
promote Tamil more and more.”
The vote of thanks was proposed by coordinator of
Thamizh Perayam Prof K Mathiyalagan. Secretary Thamizh Perayam of Jai Ganesh
and Assistant Professor of Visual Communication V Prabhakaran did the emcee. 💢💢
