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He wrote a Tamil literature quiz under the pen name Vidayavan, it was a serialized publication in ''Kalaimagal'' magazine. | He wrote a Tamil literature quiz under the pen name Vidayavan, it was a serialized publication in ''Kalaimagal'' magazine. | ||
=== Assistance in U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s research === | === Assistance in U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s research === | ||
He helped with U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s research. In the preface of U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s ''Thakkayaaga Barani'' novel, he mentioned that “In the days that this book was being | He helped with U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s research. In the preface of U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s ''Thakkayaaga Barani'' novel, he mentioned that “In the days that this book was being reviewed and printed, Ki.Va. Jagannathan, a Tamil scholar from Mohanur, fondly helped in the writing, research, and analysis of this book”. He has written short stories, poems, and stories for the ''Kalaimagal'' magazine as well. | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan helped in writing and publishing U. V. Swaminatha Iyer’s autobiography ''En Sarithiram'', and ''Sri Meenakshi Sundharampillai Sarithiram''. ''En Sairithiram'' was serialized in ''Anandha Vikatan''. However, U.V. Swaminatha Iyer passed away before the series ended. As per the notes written by U. V. Swaminatha Iyer, it was known that Ki.Va. Jagannathan had written the rest of the book and published it. Ki.Va. Jagannathan wrote a book about U. V. Swaminatha Iyer titled ''En Aasiriyapiraan''. | Ki.Va. Jagannathan helped in writing and publishing U. V. Swaminatha Iyer’s autobiography ''En Sarithiram'', and ''Sri Meenakshi Sundharampillai Sarithiram''. ''En Sairithiram'' was serialized in ''Anandha Vikatan''. However, U.V. Swaminatha Iyer passed away before the series ended. As per the notes written by U. V. Swaminatha Iyer, it was known that Ki.Va. Jagannathan had written the rest of the book and published it. Ki.Va. Jagannathan wrote a book about U.V. Swaminatha Iyer titled ''En Aasiriyapiraan''. | ||
=== Tamil Research === | ===Tamil Research=== | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan reviewed and checked the texts of ''Thirukkural'' and published it as a single novel titled ''Thirukkural Vilakku''. He wrote explanatory texts and introductions to books such as ''Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Thiruppugazh,'' and ''Periyapuranam''. | Ki.Va. Jagannathan reviewed and checked the texts of ''Thirukkural'' and published it as a single novel titled ''Thirukkural Vilakku''. He wrote explanatory texts and introductions to books such as ''Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Thiruppugazh,'' and ''Periyapuranam''. | ||
[[File:Kiv4.jpg|thumb|Ki.Va.Ja]] | [[File:Kiv4.jpg|thumb|Ki.Va.Ja]] | ||
== Folklore == | ==Folklore== | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan is considered one of the pioneers in Tamil folklore. He met Devendra Satyarthi, a researcher who had collected folklore all over India; Ki.Va. Jagannathan was inspired and decided to do the same. He travelled to villages, collecting and compiling folk songs and proverbs. It was through him that folklore in Tamil was systematically compiled and published. In the preface of his ''Theivapadalgal'' (hymns), he mentioned, “Usually women sing these songs, but they will refuse to sing them if we request it. However, if we start singing by ourselves, they will sing along without any inhibitions. I used this strategy to make them sing.” | Ki.Va. Jagannathan is considered one of the pioneers in Tamil folklore. He met Devendra Satyarthi, a researcher who had collected folklore all over India; Ki.Va. Jagannathan was inspired and decided to do the same. He travelled to villages, collecting and compiling folk songs and proverbs. It was through him that folklore in Tamil was systematically compiled and published. In the preface of his ''Theivapadalgal'' (hymns), he mentioned, “Usually women sing these songs, but they will refuse to sing them if we request it. However, if we start singing by ourselves, they will sing along without any inhibitions. I used this strategy to make them sing.” | ||
[[File:Kiva6.jpg|thumb|Ki.Va.Ja Book]] | [[File:Kiva6.jpg|thumb|Ki.Va.Ja Book]] | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan refers to folk literature as nomadic literature because it is orally transmitted and not rooted in a place. It is remarkable that he, a scholar in traditional verse poetry, was involved in folklore and folk literature during the Tamil Renaissance period, which predominantly focused on classical literature. Ki.Va. Jagannathan contributed to folk literature like how U.V. Swaminatha Iyer contributed to classical literature. The period in which he collected them is also significant; it was the time in which traditional education and rural life were coming to an end while modern education and migration towards the city began. A part of folk literature could have been destroyed if he hadn’t made an effort at that time. ''Nadodi Illakiyam, Tamizhaga Naatupura Padalgal, Thirumanapadalgal, Theivapadalgal'' and, ''Tamizhaga Pazhamozhigal'' are his important novels. Ki.Va. Jagannathan has collected twenty-two thousand Tamil ''Pazhamozhigal'' (proverbs). | Ki.Va. Jagannathan refers to folk literature as nomadic literature because it is orally transmitted and not rooted in a place. It is remarkable that he, a scholar in traditional verse poetry, was involved in folklore and folk literature during the Tamil Renaissance period, which predominantly focused on classical literature. Ki.Va. Jagannathan contributed to folk literature like how U.V. Swaminatha Iyer contributed to classical literature. The period in which he collected them is also significant; it was the time in which traditional education and rural life were coming to an end while modern education and migration towards the city began. A part of folk literature could have been destroyed if he hadn’t made an effort at that time. ''Nadodi Illakiyam, Tamizhaga Naatupura Padalgal, Thirumanapadalgal, Theivapadalgal'' and, ''Tamizhaga Pazhamozhigal'' are his important novels. Ki.Va. Jagannathan has collected twenty-two thousand Tamil ''Pazhamozhigal'' (proverbs). | ||
== Journalism == | ==Journalism== | ||
[[File:Kiva3.jpg|thumb|Ki.Va.Ja]] | [[File:Kiva3.jpg|thumb|Ki.Va.Ja]] | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan was the editor of ''Kalaimagal'' for 53 years, from 1932 until his death. The ''Manikkodi'' writers: Pudhumaipithan, Na. Pichamoorthy, Ku. Pa. Rajagopalan continually wrote for ''Kalaimagal''. Writers of the time, such as Akilan, Pi. Vi. Aar, and R. Vi were introduced through the ''Kalaimaga''l magazine. Female writers like R. Chudamani, Rajam Krishnan, and Anuthama were also introduced through ''Kalimagal'' when it was turned into a family magazine. Kalaimagal created a panel of female writers. Writer Ambai was also introduced through ''Kalaimagal. Kalaimagal's'' contribution to Tamil literature is paramount. | Ki.Va. Jagannathan was the editor of ''Kalaimagal'' for 53 years, from 1932 until his death. The ''Manikkodi'' writers: Pudhumaipithan, Na. Pichamoorthy, Ku. Pa. Rajagopalan continually wrote for ''Kalaimagal''. Writers of the time, such as Akilan, Pi. Vi. Aar, and R. Vi were introduced through the ''Kalaimaga''l magazine. Female writers like R. Chudamani, Rajam Krishnan, and Anuthama were also introduced through ''Kalimagal'' when it was turned into a family magazine. Kalaimagal created a panel of female writers. Writer Ambai was also introduced through ''Kalaimagal. Kalaimagal's'' contribution to Tamil literature is paramount. | ||
== Awards == | ==Awards== | ||
* In 1967, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary criticism work of ''Veerar Ulagam.'' | *In 1967, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary criticism work of ''Veerar Ulagam.'' | ||
* He has received numerous titles: ''Vagisa Kalanidhi, Senthamizhselvar, Tamil Perumbulavar, Thiruneri Thavamani, Sollin Selvar.'' | *He has received numerous titles: ''Vagisa Kalanidhi, Senthamizhselvar, Tamil Perumbulavar, Thiruneri Thavamani, Sollin Selvar.'' | ||
* In 1982, he received the Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar Ninaivu Parisu. | *In 1982, he received the Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar Ninaivu Parisu. | ||
== Death == | ==Death== | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan passed away on November 4, 1988, in Chennai. | Ki.Va. Jagannathan passed away on November 4, 1988, in Chennai. | ||
== Memory, Biography == | ==Memory, Biography== | ||
* The ''Kamban Kazhagam'' has been providing gifts in Ki.Va.Ja’s memory. | *The ''Kamban Kazhagam'' has been providing gifts in Ki.Va.Ja’s memory. | ||
* Ki.Va. Jagannathan's biography, written by Nirmala Mohan, has been published by Sahitya Akademi in the ''Indhiya Illkiya Sirpigal'' series. | *Ki.Va. Jagannathan's biography, written by Nirmala Mohan, has been published by Sahitya Akademi in the ''Indhiya Illkiya Sirpigal'' series. | ||
== Works == | ==Works== | ||
Ki.Va. Jagannathan has written more than 150 books. | Ki.Va. Jagannathan has written more than 150 books. | ||
=== Folklore === | ===Folklore=== | ||
* ''Ettra paatugal'' | *''Ettra paatugal'' | ||
* ''Nadodi Illakiyam'' | *''Nadodi Illakiyam'' | ||
* ''Tamil Nadodi Padalgal'' | *''Tamil Nadodi Padalgal'' | ||
* ''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 1'' | *''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 1'' | ||
* ''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 2 '' | *''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 2 '' | ||
* ''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 3'' | *''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 3'' | ||
* ''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 4'' | *''Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 4'' | ||
* ''Theivapadalgal'' | *''Theivapadalgal'' | ||
* ''Thirumanapadalgal'' | *''Thirumanapadalgal'' | ||
* ''Malaiaruvi'' | *''Malaiaruvi'' | ||
=== Literature === | ===Literature=== | ||
* ''Adhikaman Neduman anji'' | *''Adhikaman Neduman anji'' | ||
* ''Appar Thevara Amudhu'' | *''Appar Thevara Amudhu'' | ||
* ''Abirami Anthadhi'' | *''Abirami Anthadhi'' | ||
* ''Abirami Anthadhi vilakkam'' | *''Abirami Anthadhi vilakkam'' | ||
* ''Amutha Ilakiya Kadhaigal'' | *''Amutha Ilakiya Kadhaigal'' | ||
* ''Azhiya Azhagu'' | *''Azhiya Azhagu'' | ||
* ''Arapor- Sanganoor Katchigal'' | *''Arapor- Sanganoor Katchigal'' | ||
* ''Ratnagiri Balamurugan Anthadhi'' | *''Ratnagiri Balamurugan Anthadhi'' | ||
* ''Inbamalai - Sanganoor Katchigal'' | *''Inbamalai - Sanganoor Katchigal'' | ||
* ''Ellam Tamil'' | *''Ellam Tamil'' | ||
* ''Ezhil Udhayam'' | *''Ezhil Udhayam'' | ||
* ''Ezhu Peruvallalgal'' | *''Ezhu Peruvallalgal'' | ||
* ''Olivalar Vilakku'' | *''Olivalar Vilakku'' | ||
* ''Kanni Tamil'' | *''Kanni Tamil'' | ||
* ''Kaaraikaalamaiyaarin Arpudha Thiruvandhadhi'' | *''Kaaraikaalamaiyaarin Arpudha Thiruvandhadhi'' | ||
* ''Kaviyamum Oviyamum'' | *''Kaviyamum Oviyamum'' | ||
* ''Kovur Kilar'' | *''Kovur Kilar'' | ||
* ''Sagala Kalavalli'' | *''Sagala Kalavalli'' | ||
* ''Sankara Rasendra Cholan Ula'' | *''Sankara Rasendra Cholan Ula'' | ||
* ''Saranam Saranam'' | *''Saranam Saranam'' | ||
* ''Chithi Vezham'' | *''Chithi Vezham'' | ||
* ''Tamil Nool Arimugam'' | *''Tamil Nool Arimugam'' | ||
* ''Tamil Vaiyai - Sanganoor Katchigal'' | *''Tamil Vaiyai - Sanganoor Katchigal'' | ||
* ''Tamil Kaapiyangal'' | *''Tamil Kaapiyangal'' | ||
* ''Thamarai Poigai- Sanganoor Katchigal'' | *''Thamarai Poigai- Sanganoor Katchigal'' | ||
* ''Thirattu paal'' | *''Thirattu paal'' | ||
* ''Thiru Ammanai'' | *''Thiru Ammanai'' | ||
* ''Thirukural Vilakku'' | *''Thirukural Vilakku'' | ||
* ''Thirukolam'' | *''Thirukolam'' | ||
* ''Thirumurukattrupadai'' | *''Thirumurukattrupadai'' | ||
* ''Thirumurukattrupadai- pozhipurai'' | *''Thirumurukattrupadai- pozhipurai'' | ||
* ''Thiruvembavai'' | *''Thiruvembavai'' | ||
* ''Theiva Paadalgal'' | *''Theiva Paadalgal'' | ||
* ''Thevaram-Yezham Thirumurai'' | *''Thevaram-Yezham Thirumurai'' | ||
* ''Pudhuvellam-Sanganoor Katchigal'' | *''Pudhuvellam-Sanganoor Katchigal'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-1'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-1'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-2'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-2'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-3'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-3'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-4'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-4'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-5'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-5'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-6'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-6'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-7'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-7'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-8'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-8'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-9'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-9'' | ||
* ''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-10'' | *''Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-10'' | ||
* ''Perum Peyar Murugan'' | *''Perum Peyar Murugan'' | ||
* ''Pandian Nedunjezhiyan'' | *''Pandian Nedunjezhiyan'' | ||
* ''Paari Vel'' | *''Paari Vel'' | ||
* ''Vazhum Tamil'' | *''Vazhum Tamil'' | ||
* ''Vidayavan Vidaigal'' | *''Vidayavan Vidaigal'' | ||
* ''Manai Vilakku- Sanganoor Katchigal'' | *''Manai Vilakku- Sanganoor Katchigal'' | ||
* ''Maalai Poonda Malar'' | *''Maalai Poonda Malar'' | ||
* ''Muneer Vizha'' | *''Muneer Vizha'' | ||
* ''Murugan Anthadhi'' | *''Murugan Anthadhi'' | ||
* ''Mullai Manam'' | *''Mullai Manam'' | ||
* ''Tamizhppa Manjari'' | *''Tamizhppa Manjari'' | ||
* ''Kumana vallal'' | *''Kumana vallal'' | ||
=== Biography === | ===Biography=== | ||
* ''En Aasiriyapiraan'' | *''En Aasiriyapiraan'' | ||
* ''Tamizh Thaatha (U.V. Swaminatha Iyer)'' | *''Tamizh Thaatha (U.V. Swaminatha Iyer)'' | ||
=== General === | ===General=== | ||
* ''Anuboodhi Vilakkam'' | *''Anuboodhi Vilakkam'' | ||
* ''Arundha Thandhi'' | *''Arundha Thandhi'' | ||
* ''Adhisaya Pen'' | *''Adhisaya Pen'' | ||
* ''Anbin Uruvam'' | *''Anbin Uruvam'' | ||
* ''Anbu Maalai'' | *''Anbu Maalai'' | ||
* ''Atma Jyoti'' | *''Atma Jyoti'' | ||
* ''Aramba Arasiyal Nool'' | *''Aramba Arasiyal Nool'' | ||
* ''Aalaikarumbu'' | *''Aalaikarumbu'' | ||
* ''Iruvilangu'' | *''Iruvilangu'' | ||
* ''Ilangai Kaatchigal'' | *''Ilangai Kaatchigal'' | ||
* ''Udhayam'' | *''Udhayam'' | ||
* ''Ullam Kulirndhadhu'' | *''Ullam Kulirndhadhu'' | ||
* ''Ondrae Ondru'' | *''Ondrae Ondru'' | ||
* ''Kanjiyilum Inbam'' | *''Kanjiyilum Inbam'' | ||
* ''Kandariyadhana Kandaen'' | *''Kandariyadhana Kandaen'' | ||
* ''Kadhirkama Yathirai'' | *''Kadhirkama Yathirai'' | ||
* ''Kadhai Sollugirar Ki.Va.Ja'' | *''Kadhai Sollugirar Ki.Va.Ja'' | ||
* ''Karikal Vallavan'' | *''Karikal Vallavan'' | ||
* ''Kalaiselvi'' | *''Kalaiselvi'' | ||
* ''Kalaignan Thiyagam'' | *''Kalaignan Thiyagam'' | ||
* ''Kavi Padalam'' | *''Kavi Padalam'' | ||
* ''Kavignar Kadhai'' | *''Kavignar Kadhai'' | ||
* ''Karpaga Malar'' | *''Karpaga Malar'' | ||
* ''Pidiyum Kalirum- Sanganoor Kaatchigal'' | *''Pidiyum Kalirum- Sanganoor Kaatchigal'' | ||
* ''Naayanmar Kadhai'' | *''Naayanmar Kadhai'' | ||
* ''Kizhaviyin Thandhiram'' | *''Kizhaviyin Thandhiram'' | ||
* ''Kumariyin Mookuthi'' | *''Kumariyin Mookuthi'' | ||
* ''Kuzhandhai Ulagam'' | *''Kuzhandhai Ulagam'' | ||
* ''Kurunji Thaen'' | *''Kurunji Thaen'' | ||
* ''Koyil Mani'' | *''Koyil Mani'' | ||
* ''Sirika Vaikiraar Ki.Va.Ja'' | *''Sirika Vaikiraar Ki.Va.Ja'' | ||
* ''Silambu Pirandha Kadhai'' | *''Silambu Pirandha Kadhai'' | ||
* ''Sitrambalam Sudhandhirama!'' | *''Sitrambalam Sudhandhirama!'' | ||
* ''Gnyana Maalai'' | *''Gnyana Maalai'' | ||
* ''Tamil Naavalgal- Naval Vizha Karuthuraigal'' | *''Tamil Naavalgal- Naval Vizha Karuthuraigal'' | ||
* ''Tamil Naavilin Thotramum Valarchiyum'' | *''Tamil Naavilin Thotramum Valarchiyum'' | ||
* ''Tamizhin Vetri'' | *''Tamizhin Vetri'' | ||
* ''Naam Arindha Ki.Va.Ja'' | *''Naam Arindha Ki.Va.Ja'' | ||
* ''Naayanmar Kadhai- Mudhal Pagudhi'' | *''Naayanmar Kadhai- Mudhal Pagudhi'' | ||
* ''Naayanmar kadhai-Irandam Pagudhi'' | *''Naayanmar kadhai-Irandam Pagudhi'' | ||
* ''Thani Veedu'' | *''Thani Veedu'' | ||
* ''Thaenpaagu'' | *''Thaenpaagu'' | ||
* ''Nalla Senapadhi'' | *''Nalla Senapadhi'' | ||
* ''Nalla Pillayar Navakragam'' | *''Nalla Pillayar Navakragam'' | ||
* ''Naal Pazhangal'' | *''Naal Pazhangal'' | ||
* ''Bayapudadheergal Ki.Va.Ja'' | *''Bayapudadheergal Ki.Va.Ja'' | ||
* ''Pala Kadhambam'' | *''Pala Kadhambam'' | ||
* ''Palvagai Paadalgal'' | *''Palvagai Paadalgal'' | ||
* ''Pavala malligai'' | *''Pavala malligai'' | ||
* ''Paarkadal'' | *''Paarkadal'' | ||
* ''Palar Ezhuthiya Sirukathaigal'' | *''Palar Ezhuthiya Sirukathaigal'' | ||
* ''Pinnu Senjadai'' | *''Pinnu Senjadai'' | ||
* ''Pugazh Maalai'' | *''Pugazh Maalai'' | ||
* ''Pudhu Diary'' | *''Pudhu Diary'' | ||
* ''Pudhu Merugu'' | *''Pudhu Merugu'' | ||
* ''Pesadha Pecchai'' | *''Pesadha Pecchai'' | ||
* ''Pesadha Naal'' | *''Pesadha Naal'' | ||
* ''Moonru Thalaimurai'' | *''Moonru Thalaimurai'' | ||
* ''Megamandalam'' | *''Megamandalam'' | ||
* ''Valikati Valai Chetti-Sirukadhaigal'' | *''Valikati Valai Chetti-Sirukadhaigal'' | ||
* ''Vaarungal Parkalam'' | *''Vaarungal Parkalam'' | ||
* ''Vazhkai Suzhal'' | *''Vazhkai Suzhal'' | ||
* ''Vilayum Payir'' | *''Vilayum Payir'' | ||
* ''Veerar Ulagam'' | *''Veerar Ulagam'' | ||
=== Texts === | ===Texts=== | ||
* ''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-1'' | *''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-1'' | ||
* ''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-2'' | *''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-2'' | ||
* ''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-3'' | *''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-3'' | ||
* ''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-4'' | *''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-4'' | ||
* ''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-5'' | *''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-5'' | ||
* ''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-6'' | *''Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-6'' | ||
* ''Ki.Va.Ja. Pesugirar'' | *''Ki.Va.Ja. Pesugirar'' | ||
* ''Ki.Va.Ja-vin Siladaigal'' | *''Ki.Va.Ja-vin Siladaigal'' | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
* http://www.tamilonline.com/thendral/article.aspx?aid=7261 | *http://www.tamilonline.com/thendral/article.aspx?aid=7261 | ||
* https://www.hindutamil.in/news/blogs/178936-10-2.html | *https://www.hindutamil.in/news/blogs/178936-10-2.html | ||
* http://www.tamilvu.org/library/nationalized/html/naauthor-92.htm | *http://www.tamilvu.org/library/nationalized/html/naauthor-92.htm | ||
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Ki.Va. Jagannathan (Ki.Va.Ja) (April 11, 1906 - November 4, 1988) was a Tamil scholar, journalist, folklorist, and literary critic. He was a student of U.V. Swaminatha Iyer and the editor of Kalaimagal Magazine.
Birth, Education
Ki.Va. Jagannathan was born on April 11, 1906 in Krishnarayapuram, Karur district, to Vasudeva Iyer and Parvathiyammal. Soon, the family moved to Mohanur, near Salem. He received his primary education in a thinnaipalli (porch school). He continued his education in schools in Vangal and Kulithalai. He could not complete his higher education since he had a stroke. Later, he started reading books by himself; visiting the Thilakar Library in Mohanur to read on a regular basis.
At the age of 22, Ki.Va. Jagannathan spoke at a festival held in Gandhamalai Murugan Temple; Senthamangalam Swayam Prakasa Swamigal, also known as Kichu Udayar, after hearing his speech, asked him to stay and work in the town. While he worked as an accountant in the panchayat office, he gave lectures and taught lessons to the children of an ashram. He also taught Tamil to an Englishman named Drover, whom Swamigal introduced to him.
Sri Sivashanmuga Meignana Sivachariyar visited Senthamangalam, Ki.Va.Ja. sent a letter of request to learn Tamil further from him. He advised Ki.Va. Jagannathan to go to U.V. Swaminatha Iyer to further learn Tamil. U.V. Swaminatha Iyer was working as a Tamil teacher in Chidambaram during that time. Ki.Va. Jagannathan went to Chidambaram and conveyed his interest to U.V. Swaminatha Iyer. U.V. Swaminatha Iyer was planning to go to Pachaiyappa’s College in Chennai as a Tamil teacher and asked Ki.Va. Jaganathan to accompany him to learn Tamil. Ki.Va. Jagannathan went to Chennai along with U.V. Swaminatha Iyer and stayed at his home. He learnt Tamil literature from U.V. Swaminatha Iyer, and assisted him with his publications and research.
Under the guidance of U.V. Swaminatha Iyer, Ki.Va. Jagannathan wrote the Tamil Pulavar examination and ranked first in the state. He also won a prize of one thousand rupees from Thiruppanandal Adheenam.
Personal life
Ki.Va. Jagannathan married Alamelu in 1932. In 1932, he was offered to work as a sub-editor at Kalaimagal magazine. He joined and continued as an editor at Kalaimagal magazine until the end of his life.
Literary life
Ki.Va. Jagannathan started writing poems at the age of 14. He wrote a Cheiyulkovai about the Chidambaram Natarajar titled Pottripathu; it was his first work. His poems under the pseudonym Jyoti were published in literary magazines of the time in Tamil Nadu. He was interested in the independence movement and believed in Gandhism. He wore khaddar until his last day. He wrote poems such as Suthanthradevi Tiruppalliyeluchi and Suthanthradevi Thirukoil.
He wrote a Tamil literature quiz under the pen name Vidayavan, it was a serialized publication in Kalaimagal magazine.
Assistance in U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s research
He helped with U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s research. In the preface of U.V. Swaminatha Iyer’s Thakkayaaga Barani novel, he mentioned that “In the days that this book was being reviewed and printed, Ki.Va. Jagannathan, a Tamil scholar from Mohanur, fondly helped in the writing, research, and analysis of this book”. He has written short stories, poems, and stories for the Kalaimagal magazine as well.
Ki.Va. Jagannathan helped in writing and publishing U. V. Swaminatha Iyer’s autobiography En Sarithiram, and Sri Meenakshi Sundharampillai Sarithiram. En Sairithiram was serialized in Anandha Vikatan. However, U.V. Swaminatha Iyer passed away before the series ended. As per the notes written by U. V. Swaminatha Iyer, it was known that Ki.Va. Jagannathan had written the rest of the book and published it. Ki.Va. Jagannathan wrote a book about U.V. Swaminatha Iyer titled En Aasiriyapiraan.
Tamil Research
Ki.Va. Jagannathan reviewed and checked the texts of Thirukkural and published it as a single novel titled Thirukkural Vilakku. He wrote explanatory texts and introductions to books such as Thevaram, Thiruvasagam, Thiruppugazh, and Periyapuranam.
Folklore
Ki.Va. Jagannathan is considered one of the pioneers in Tamil folklore. He met Devendra Satyarthi, a researcher who had collected folklore all over India; Ki.Va. Jagannathan was inspired and decided to do the same. He travelled to villages, collecting and compiling folk songs and proverbs. It was through him that folklore in Tamil was systematically compiled and published. In the preface of his Theivapadalgal (hymns), he mentioned, “Usually women sing these songs, but they will refuse to sing them if we request it. However, if we start singing by ourselves, they will sing along without any inhibitions. I used this strategy to make them sing.”
Ki.Va. Jagannathan refers to folk literature as nomadic literature because it is orally transmitted and not rooted in a place. It is remarkable that he, a scholar in traditional verse poetry, was involved in folklore and folk literature during the Tamil Renaissance period, which predominantly focused on classical literature. Ki.Va. Jagannathan contributed to folk literature like how U.V. Swaminatha Iyer contributed to classical literature. The period in which he collected them is also significant; it was the time in which traditional education and rural life were coming to an end while modern education and migration towards the city began. A part of folk literature could have been destroyed if he hadn’t made an effort at that time. Nadodi Illakiyam, Tamizhaga Naatupura Padalgal, Thirumanapadalgal, Theivapadalgal and, Tamizhaga Pazhamozhigal are his important novels. Ki.Va. Jagannathan has collected twenty-two thousand Tamil Pazhamozhigal (proverbs).
Journalism
Ki.Va. Jagannathan was the editor of Kalaimagal for 53 years, from 1932 until his death. The Manikkodi writers: Pudhumaipithan, Na. Pichamoorthy, Ku. Pa. Rajagopalan continually wrote for Kalaimagal. Writers of the time, such as Akilan, Pi. Vi. Aar, and R. Vi were introduced through the Kalaimagal magazine. Female writers like R. Chudamani, Rajam Krishnan, and Anuthama were also introduced through Kalimagal when it was turned into a family magazine. Kalaimagal created a panel of female writers. Writer Ambai was also introduced through Kalaimagal. Kalaimagal's contribution to Tamil literature is paramount.
Awards
- In 1967, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for his literary criticism work of Veerar Ulagam.
- He has received numerous titles: Vagisa Kalanidhi, Senthamizhselvar, Tamil Perumbulavar, Thiruneri Thavamani, Sollin Selvar.
- In 1982, he received the Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar Ninaivu Parisu.
Death
Ki.Va. Jagannathan passed away on November 4, 1988, in Chennai.
Memory, Biography
- The Kamban Kazhagam has been providing gifts in Ki.Va.Ja’s memory.
- Ki.Va. Jagannathan's biography, written by Nirmala Mohan, has been published by Sahitya Akademi in the Indhiya Illkiya Sirpigal series.
Works
Ki.Va. Jagannathan has written more than 150 books.
Folklore
- Ettra paatugal
- Nadodi Illakiyam
- Tamil Nadodi Padalgal
- Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 1
- Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 2
- Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 3
- Tamil Pazhamozhigal - Thogudhi 4
- Theivapadalgal
- Thirumanapadalgal
- Malaiaruvi
Literature
- Adhikaman Neduman anji
- Appar Thevara Amudhu
- Abirami Anthadhi
- Abirami Anthadhi vilakkam
- Amutha Ilakiya Kadhaigal
- Azhiya Azhagu
- Arapor- Sanganoor Katchigal
- Ratnagiri Balamurugan Anthadhi
- Inbamalai - Sanganoor Katchigal
- Ellam Tamil
- Ezhil Udhayam
- Ezhu Peruvallalgal
- Olivalar Vilakku
- Kanni Tamil
- Kaaraikaalamaiyaarin Arpudha Thiruvandhadhi
- Kaviyamum Oviyamum
- Kovur Kilar
- Sagala Kalavalli
- Sankara Rasendra Cholan Ula
- Saranam Saranam
- Chithi Vezham
- Tamil Nool Arimugam
- Tamil Vaiyai - Sanganoor Katchigal
- Tamil Kaapiyangal
- Thamarai Poigai- Sanganoor Katchigal
- Thirattu paal
- Thiru Ammanai
- Thirukural Vilakku
- Thirukolam
- Thirumurukattrupadai
- Thirumurukattrupadai- pozhipurai
- Thiruvembavai
- Theiva Paadalgal
- Thevaram-Yezham Thirumurai
- Pudhuvellam-Sanganoor Katchigal
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-1
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-2
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-3
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-4
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-5
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-6
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-7
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-8
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-9
- Periya Purana Vilakkam Pagudhi-10
- Perum Peyar Murugan
- Pandian Nedunjezhiyan
- Paari Vel
- Vazhum Tamil
- Vidayavan Vidaigal
- Manai Vilakku- Sanganoor Katchigal
- Maalai Poonda Malar
- Muneer Vizha
- Murugan Anthadhi
- Mullai Manam
- Tamizhppa Manjari
- Kumana vallal
Biography
- En Aasiriyapiraan
- Tamizh Thaatha (U.V. Swaminatha Iyer)
General
- Anuboodhi Vilakkam
- Arundha Thandhi
- Adhisaya Pen
- Anbin Uruvam
- Anbu Maalai
- Atma Jyoti
- Aramba Arasiyal Nool
- Aalaikarumbu
- Iruvilangu
- Ilangai Kaatchigal
- Udhayam
- Ullam Kulirndhadhu
- Ondrae Ondru
- Kanjiyilum Inbam
- Kandariyadhana Kandaen
- Kadhirkama Yathirai
- Kadhai Sollugirar Ki.Va.Ja
- Karikal Vallavan
- Kalaiselvi
- Kalaignan Thiyagam
- Kavi Padalam
- Kavignar Kadhai
- Karpaga Malar
- Pidiyum Kalirum- Sanganoor Kaatchigal
- Naayanmar Kadhai
- Kizhaviyin Thandhiram
- Kumariyin Mookuthi
- Kuzhandhai Ulagam
- Kurunji Thaen
- Koyil Mani
- Sirika Vaikiraar Ki.Va.Ja
- Silambu Pirandha Kadhai
- Sitrambalam Sudhandhirama!
- Gnyana Maalai
- Tamil Naavalgal- Naval Vizha Karuthuraigal
- Tamil Naavilin Thotramum Valarchiyum
- Tamizhin Vetri
- Naam Arindha Ki.Va.Ja
- Naayanmar Kadhai- Mudhal Pagudhi
- Naayanmar kadhai-Irandam Pagudhi
- Thani Veedu
- Thaenpaagu
- Nalla Senapadhi
- Nalla Pillayar Navakragam
- Naal Pazhangal
- Bayapudadheergal Ki.Va.Ja
- Pala Kadhambam
- Palvagai Paadalgal
- Pavala malligai
- Paarkadal
- Palar Ezhuthiya Sirukathaigal
- Pinnu Senjadai
- Pugazh Maalai
- Pudhu Diary
- Pudhu Merugu
- Pesadha Pecchai
- Pesadha Naal
- Moonru Thalaimurai
- Megamandalam
- Valikati Valai Chetti-Sirukadhaigal
- Vaarungal Parkalam
- Vazhkai Suzhal
- Vilayum Payir
- Veerar Ulagam
Texts
- Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-1
- Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-2
- Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-3
- Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-4
- Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-5
- Kandharalangara Sorpolivugal Paagam-6
- Ki.Va.Ja. Pesugirar
- Ki.Va.Ja-vin Siladaigal
