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Kantha Pillai (P. Kanthapillai) (1766 – June 2, 1842) was a Sri Lankan Tamil and Saiva scholar, minor literary poet of Eelam and father of | Kantha Pillai (P. Kanthapillai) (1766 – June 2, 1842) was a Sri Lankan Tamil and Saiva scholar, minor literary poet of Eelam and father of Arumuka Navalar. Kanthapillai accomplished in multiple fields such as poetry, play writing and government service. | ||
== Birth, Studies == | == Birth, Studies == | ||
Kanthapillai was born to Paramanandar and Ulagathaiyar Ammaiyar at Nallur, Jaffna in 1842. Paramanandar was son of Sri Lankan Kavala Mudaliar, a descendant of Pandi Mallan. Kanthapillai was the father of the renowned Tamil and Saiva scholar Arumuka Navalar. They were the first generation migrants in Sri Lanka. | Kanthapillai was born to Paramanandar and Ulagathaiyar Ammaiyar at Nallur, Jaffna in 1842. Paramanandar was son of Sri Lankan Kavala Mudaliar, a descendant of Pandi Mallan. Kanthapillai was the father of the renowned Tamil and Saiva scholar Arumuka Navalar. They were the first generation migrants in Sri Lanka. | ||
At young age, Kanthapillai studied under Shanmuga Chattambiar. Kanthapillai learnt grammar and literature from Koozhangai Thambiran. Kanthapillai also learnt the medical science from his father. | At young age, Kanthapillai studied under Shanmuga Chattambiar. Kanthapillai learnt grammar and literature from Koozhangai Thambiran. Kanthapillai also learnt the medical science from his father. | ||
== Private Life == | == Private Life == | ||
Kanthapillai married Sivakami, daughter of Vedavaanam. They had six sons : Thyagar, Chinnathambi (Udayar), Bhoodanthathambi, Paramanandar (Tamil scholar), Thampu and Arumuka Navalar, and six daughters. For eighteen years, Kanthapillai served as an enquiry official in the government department. Kanthapillai was also known as Arachchi Kandhar since he was working as an Arachchi (enquiry) official. Kanthapillai was also involved in medical service. | Kanthapillai married Sivakami, daughter of Vedavaanam. They had six sons : Thyagar, Chinnathambi (Udayar), Bhoodanthathambi, Paramanandar (Tamil scholar), Thampu and Arumuka Navalar, and six daughters. For eighteen years, Kanthapillai served as an enquiry official in the government department. Kanthapillai was also known as Arachchi Kandhar since he was working as an Arachchi (enquiry) official. Kanthapillai was also involved in medical service. | ||
== Literary Life == | == Literary Life == | ||
Kanthapillai was proficient in English, Portuguese and Dutch. Kanthapillai studied under the Portuguese Christian father Philippe Dello. Kanthapillai composed twenty plays. His son Arumuka Navalar finished ''Ratnavalli Vilasam'', a play that Kanthapillai started. Kanthapillai wrote plays such as ''Ratnavalli Vilasam, Rama Vilasam, Herod Nataka, Kandy Nataka'' and ''Chandrakasa Nataka''. | Kanthapillai was proficient in English, Portuguese and Dutch. Kanthapillai studied under the Portuguese Christian father Philippe Dello. Kanthapillai composed twenty plays. His son Arumuka Navalar finished ''Ratnavalli Vilasam'', a play that Kanthapillai started. Kanthapillai wrote plays such as ''Ratnavalli Vilasam, Rama Vilasam, Herod Nataka, Kandy Nataka'' and ''Chandrakasa Nataka''. | ||
== Demise == | == Demise == | ||
Kanthapillai passed away on June 2, 1842. | Kanthapillai passed away on June 2, 1842. | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
====== Kuravanji ====== | ====== Kuravanji ====== | ||
* ''Nallainagark Kuravanji'' | * ''Nallainagark Kuravanji'' | ||
====== Plays ====== | ====== Plays ====== | ||
* ''Ratnavalli Vilasam'' | * ''Ratnavalli Vilasam'' | ||
* ''Rama Vilasam'' | * ''Rama Vilasam'' | ||
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* ''Kandy Nataka'' | * ''Kandy Nataka'' | ||
* ''Chandrakasa Nataka'' | * ''Chandrakasa Nataka'' | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [https://noolaham.org/wiki/index.php/Dictionary_of_Biography_of_the_Tamils_of_Ceylon Dictionary of biography of the Tamils of Ceylon, 1997 (compiled by S. Arumugam)] | * [https://noolaham.org/wiki/index.php/Dictionary_of_Biography_of_the_Tamils_of_Ceylon Dictionary of biography of the Tamils of Ceylon, 1997 (compiled by S. Arumugam)] | ||
* [http://192.248.56.29/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=95330 Eela Naatin Tamil Sudar Manigal - Thenpuloliyur Mu. Ganapathypillai] | * [http://192.248.56.29/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=95330 Eela Naatin Tamil Sudar Manigal - Thenpuloliyur Mu. Ganapathypillai] | ||
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* [http://kanaga_sritharan.tripod.com/sittilakkiyam.htm#22 A collection of Sitrrilakiyam Poets of Eelam who lived between 17th and 20th century: Kanaga Sreedharan Australia|Yazhpanam history - Navalar Kottam A.Muthuthambipillai(1912) | Sittrilakiya Poet Dictionary: N.V. Jeyaraman | Hindu encyclopedia - Kalakeerthi P.Boologasingam(1990] | * [http://kanaga_sritharan.tripod.com/sittilakkiyam.htm#22 A collection of Sitrrilakiyam Poets of Eelam who lived between 17th and 20th century: Kanaga Sreedharan Australia|Yazhpanam history - Navalar Kottam A.Muthuthambipillai(1912) | Sittrilakiya Poet Dictionary: N.V. Jeyaraman | Hindu encyclopedia - Kalakeerthi P.Boologasingam(1990] | ||
* [https://www.thejaffna.com/eminence/%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%88 Kanthapillai (thejaffna.com)] | * [https://www.thejaffna.com/eminence/%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%B3%E0%AF%88 Kanthapillai (thejaffna.com)] | ||
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Kantha Pillai (P. Kanthapillai) (1766 – June 2, 1842) was a Sri Lankan Tamil and Saiva scholar, minor literary poet of Eelam and father of Arumuka Navalar. Kanthapillai accomplished in multiple fields such as poetry, play writing and government service.
Birth, Studies
Kanthapillai was born to Paramanandar and Ulagathaiyar Ammaiyar at Nallur, Jaffna in 1842. Paramanandar was son of Sri Lankan Kavala Mudaliar, a descendant of Pandi Mallan. Kanthapillai was the father of the renowned Tamil and Saiva scholar Arumuka Navalar. They were the first generation migrants in Sri Lanka.
At young age, Kanthapillai studied under Shanmuga Chattambiar. Kanthapillai learnt grammar and literature from Koozhangai Thambiran. Kanthapillai also learnt the medical science from his father.
Private Life
Kanthapillai married Sivakami, daughter of Vedavaanam. They had six sons : Thyagar, Chinnathambi (Udayar), Bhoodanthathambi, Paramanandar (Tamil scholar), Thampu and Arumuka Navalar, and six daughters. For eighteen years, Kanthapillai served as an enquiry official in the government department. Kanthapillai was also known as Arachchi Kandhar since he was working as an Arachchi (enquiry) official. Kanthapillai was also involved in medical service.
Literary Life
Kanthapillai was proficient in English, Portuguese and Dutch. Kanthapillai studied under the Portuguese Christian father Philippe Dello. Kanthapillai composed twenty plays. His son Arumuka Navalar finished Ratnavalli Vilasam, a play that Kanthapillai started. Kanthapillai wrote plays such as Ratnavalli Vilasam, Rama Vilasam, Herod Nataka, Kandy Nataka and Chandrakasa Nataka.
Demise
Kanthapillai passed away on June 2, 1842.
Books
Kuravanji
- Nallainagark Kuravanji
Plays
- Ratnavalli Vilasam
- Rama Vilasam
- Herod Nataka
- Kandy Nataka
- Chandrakasa Nataka
References
- Dictionary of biography of the Tamils of Ceylon, 1997 (compiled by S. Arumugam)
- Eela Naatin Tamil Sudar Manigal - Thenpuloliyur Mu. Ganapathypillai
- Sitrrilakiya Poet Dictionary: N.V. Jeyaraman
- A collection of Sitrrilakiyam Poets of Eelam who lived between 17th and 20th century: Kanaga Sreedharan Australia|Yazhpanam history - Navalar Kottam A.Muthuthambipillai(1912) | Sittrilakiya Poet Dictionary: N.V. Jeyaraman | Hindu encyclopedia - Kalakeerthi P.Boologasingam(1990
- Kanthapillai (thejaffna.com)
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