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. 💢💢