Kumarimainthan
இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: குமரிமைந்தன்
Kumarimainthan (1937 - June 3, 2021) was a Tamil scholar, cultural analyst and Tamil national activist. Kumarimainthan contended that Tamil Nadu was a unique nation with an unique ancient culture and that it should remain as a separate state and that its economic richness and cultural heritage were destroyed by the Union of India.
Birth, Education
Kumarimainthan's birth name was Periyanadar. Kumarimainthan was born in South Surangudi in Kanyakumari district in 1937. Kumarimainthan 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. Kumarimainthan 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.
Contributions
Kumarimainthan belonged to Devaneya Pavanar's school of thought. Kumarimainthan considered his duties to be, to protect the economic rights of Tamils and, to counter the linguistic attacks on Tamil culture. Kumarimainthan was of the view that the history of Tamils must begin with Kumarikandam and that the unique grammatical structure and vocabulary of Tamil must be ascertained.
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)
Reference
- Kumarimainthan's Webpage
- Economic Rights Webpage
- Kumari Politics Webpage
- Eulogy : Kumarimainthan, Writer Jeyamohan
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