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Kumarimainthan (1937 - June 3, 2021) was a Tamil scholar, cultural analyst and Tamil national activist. Kumarimainthan contended that Tamil Nadu was a separate nation with an unique ancient culture and that it should remain a separate state and its economic richness and cultural heritage were being destroyed by the Union of India.
Birth, Education
Kumarimainthan's birth name was Periyanadar. He was born at South Surangudi in Kanyakumari district in 1937. He completed his engineering course in Chennai.
Personal Life
Kumarimainthan served as a Divisional Officer (Junior Engineer) in Tamil Nadu Public Works Department for 24 years from 1960 to 1984. He then took up voluntary retirement and started his own business.
Activities
Kumarimainthan founded the Tamil Nadu Economic Rights Society, first in South Surangudi and later in Madurai and published books and pamphlets.
Death
Kumarimainthan passed away in Madurai on June 3, 2021.
Books
- Kumarikanda Varalarum Arasiyalum (History and Politics of Kumari)
- Jadhi Varalaruku Oru Padam : Nadargalin Varalaru (A term for caste history: History of the Nadars)
- Ramar Pala Poochandi (Ramar bridge boogeyman)
- Pazhpatukidakum Tamilaga Kadarkarai (Ruined coast of Tamil Nadu)
