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(Click for [[தமிழன் இதழ்கள்|Tamilan]] Magazine). | (Click for [[தமிழன் இதழ்கள்|Tamilan]] Magazine). | ||
== Publication History == | == Publication History == | ||
On June 19, 1907, | On June 19, 1907, Oru Paisa Tamilan''<nowiki/>' (Tamil person worth a penny) was published as a weekly magazine by Ayodthidasa Pandithar from Royapetta, Chennai. The magazine, printed in tabloid size on 4 pages, was sold at a price of Kalana (Quarter portion of one Ana). Ayothidasa Pandithar gave the name to his magazine by saying "''Those who mock the oppressed as not worth a penny, once they know One Paisa Tamilan, would say that they are worth a crore of gold.''" | ||
After a year, 'Oru Paisa' in the name was removed and the name was changed to 'Tamilan'. Readers from Kolar Gold Mine bought a new printing machine for Ayothidasa Pandithar. Subsequently, he established his own 'Gautama Siddhartha' printing press and published 'Tamilan' regularly on Wednesdays till the end. | After a year, 'Oru Paisa' in the name was removed and the name was changed to 'Tamilan'. Readers from Kolar Gold Mine bought a new printing machine for Ayothidasa Pandithar. Subsequently, he established his own 'Gautama Siddhartha' printing press and published 'Tamilan' regularly on Wednesdays till the end. | ||
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Ayothidasa Pandithar presented his principles of Tamil Buddhism and Dalit liberation politics in Tamilan magazine, which had the lotus symbol of Buddhism as its cover. Demands to the British government for Dalit rights and condemnations of those who acted against Dalit rights were published. There were sections on Traditional Literature and Medicine. | Ayothidasa Pandithar presented his principles of Tamil Buddhism and Dalit liberation politics in Tamilan magazine, which had the lotus symbol of Buddhism as its cover. Demands to the British government for Dalit rights and condemnations of those who acted against Dalit rights were published. There were sections on Traditional Literature and Medicine. | ||
Books such as '<nowiki/>''Buddharathu Aadi Vedam' (The ancient vedha of Buddha)'' , '<nowiki/>''Indira Desa Sarithiram'<nowiki/>'', | Books such as '<nowiki/>''Buddharathu Aadi Vedam' (The ancient vedha of Buddha)'' , '<nowiki/>''Indira Desa Sarithiram'<nowiki/>'', Thiruvalluvar Sarithiram''<nowiki/>' (history of Thiruvalluvar) written by Ayothidasa Pandithar were serially published in this magazine. Dalit personas like [[A.P. Periyasamy Pulavar]], Thangavayal G. Appathuraiyar and many other researchers like Prof. Lakshmi, Narasu M. Singaravelu continued to write. | ||
===== Second Phase ===== | ===== Second Phase ===== | ||
After Ayothidasa Pandithar's death on May 5, 1914, his son Pattabiraman ran the Tamilan magazine monthly. After a year, the magazine stopped. G. Appathurai continued to conduct it with his friends [[Ayyakannu Pulavar]] and P.M. Rajaratnam as editors In 1933, 'Tamilan' magazine was stopped. (See [[தமிழன் இதழ்கள்|Tamilan]] Magazine). | After Ayothidasa Pandithar's death on May 5, 1914, his son Pattabiraman ran the Tamilan magazine monthly. After a year, the magazine stopped. G. Appathurai continued to conduct it with his friends [[Ayyakannu Pulavar]] and P.M. Rajaratnam as editors In 1933, 'Tamilan' magazine was stopped. (See [[தமிழன் இதழ்கள்|Tamilan]] Magazine). | ||
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Tamilan magazine was also read in Burma, Sri Lanka and Malaya. Ayothidasa Pandithar consolidated the Buddhist associations into a strong organization through the Tamilan Magazine. | Tamilan magazine was also read in Burma, Sri Lanka and Malaya. Ayothidasa Pandithar consolidated the Buddhist associations into a strong organization through the Tamilan Magazine. | ||
== Compilation == | == Compilation == | ||
Ayothidasa Pandithar's writings in Oru Paisa Tamilan and Tamilan magazines were published with the name | Ayothidasa Pandithar's writings in Oru Paisa Tamilan and Tamilan magazines were published with the name Ayothidasa Pandithar Sinthanaigal''<nowiki/>' as collections by Gnana Aloysiyus (TamilVU<ref>[https://www.tamilvu.org/library/nationalized/pdf/01-ayothithasar/ayothidasappanditharsinthanaikalv-1.pdf Ayothidasa Panditharin Sinthanaigal - pdf (tamilvu.org)]</ref>). | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* [https://www.hindutamil.in/news/opinion/columns/195144-110-1.html Oru Paisa Tamilan - Tamil Hindu] | * [https://www.hindutamil.in/news/opinion/columns/195144-110-1.html Oru Paisa Tamilan - Tamil Hindu] | ||
* [https://www.keetru.com/index.php/2018-01-12-05-57-50/2014-03-08-04-39-26/2014-03-14-11-17-85/36763-2019-03-08-04-10-45 Pagutharivu Iyakkathin Aathi Munnodi Ayothidasar] | * [https://www.keetru.com/index.php/2018-01-12-05-57-50/2014-03-08-04-39-26/2014-03-14-11-17-85/36763-2019-03-08-04-10-45 Pagutharivu Iyakkathin Aathi Munnodi Ayothidasar] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh4bWgL0MTE "Oru Paisa Tamilan" Ayothidasarin Arumai Perumaigalai Eduthuraitha Muthalaimachar M.K. Stalin] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh4bWgL0MTE "Oru Paisa Tamilan" Ayothidasarin Arumai Perumaigalai Eduthuraitha Muthalaimachar M.K. Stalin] | ||
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Oru Paisa Tamilan (1907 - 1933) was a Tamil magazine published by Ayothidasa Pandithar. It is considered to be one of the earliest political periodicals in Tamil and a pioneer publication of the Dalit movement.
(Click for Tamilan Magazine).
Publication History
On June 19, 1907, Oru Paisa Tamilan' (Tamil person worth a penny) was published as a weekly magazine by Ayodthidasa Pandithar from Royapetta, Chennai. The magazine, printed in tabloid size on 4 pages, was sold at a price of Kalana (Quarter portion of one Ana). Ayothidasa Pandithar gave the name to his magazine by saying "Those who mock the oppressed as not worth a penny, once they know One Paisa Tamilan, would say that they are worth a crore of gold."
After a year, 'Oru Paisa' in the name was removed and the name was changed to 'Tamilan'. Readers from Kolar Gold Mine bought a new printing machine for Ayothidasa Pandithar. Subsequently, he established his own 'Gautama Siddhartha' printing press and published 'Tamilan' regularly on Wednesdays till the end.
Structure, Content
Ayothidasa Pandithar presented his principles of Tamil Buddhism and Dalit liberation politics in Tamilan magazine, which had the lotus symbol of Buddhism as its cover. Demands to the British government for Dalit rights and condemnations of those who acted against Dalit rights were published. There were sections on Traditional Literature and Medicine.
Books such as 'Buddharathu Aadi Vedam' (The ancient vedha of Buddha) , 'Indira Desa Sarithiram', Thiruvalluvar Sarithiram' (history of Thiruvalluvar) written by Ayothidasa Pandithar were serially published in this magazine. Dalit personas like A.P. Periyasamy Pulavar, Thangavayal G. Appathuraiyar and many other researchers like Prof. Lakshmi, Narasu M. Singaravelu continued to write.
Second Phase
After Ayothidasa Pandithar's death on May 5, 1914, his son Pattabiraman ran the Tamilan magazine monthly. After a year, the magazine stopped. G. Appathurai continued to conduct it with his friends Ayyakannu Pulavar and P.M. Rajaratnam as editors In 1933, 'Tamilan' magazine was stopped. (See Tamilan Magazine).
Influence
Tamilan magazine was also read in Burma, Sri Lanka and Malaya. Ayothidasa Pandithar consolidated the Buddhist associations into a strong organization through the Tamilan Magazine.
Compilation
Ayothidasa Pandithar's writings in Oru Paisa Tamilan and Tamilan magazines were published with the name Ayothidasa Pandithar Sinthanaigal' as collections by Gnana Aloysiyus (TamilVU[1]).
References
- Oru Paisa Tamilan - Tamil Hindu
- Pagutharivu Iyakkathin Aathi Munnodi Ayothidasar
- "Oru Paisa Tamilan" Ayothidasarin Arumai Perumaigalai Eduthuraitha Muthalaimachar M.K. Stalin
Footnotes
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