A. SELECTED PAPERS PRESENTED, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
1. The Chapter on ‘Bharat’, our Holy Land
Workshop on Translation,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College,
Poondi, January 1987.
2.The Titles of the Kallas – A Historical View
All India Seminar on Marava Community,
Upsala University, Sweden & Institute of Asian Studies, Chennai,1992.
3.Tamil and Indian languages
Department of Translation,
Tamil University, Thanjavur, 1994.
4. English Translation of Kuruntokai by M. Shanmugam Pillai and David Ludden – A Study, National Seminar on English Translations of Ancient Tamil Literature – An Evaluation
Department of Tamilology,
Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirapalli, 1996.
5. Puratchikkaviyum Bilkaniyamum
Bharathidasan Endowment,
Tamil University,
Thanjavur, 24th March, 1997.
6. The Excellence of Commentaries of Avvai Duraisamy Pillai on Sangam Works – Natrinai, Ainkurunuru Purananuru, Pathitruppathu
Sa. Meyyappan Meenakshi Endowment,
Tamil Sangam, Madurai, 1997.
7. Comparative Literature and Translation
Seminar on Translation,
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 1998.
8. Problems in Translating Sangam Literature
Seminar on Translation,
International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 1999.
9. Preparation of Translation Manual
Department of Translation,
Tamil University, Thanjavur, 1999.
10. Seminar on Archaeology
Tamilnadu Archaeological Department,
Madurai, 1999.
11. Translation – Techniques and Application, Seminar on Translation
International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai, 2001.
12. The life and works of Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar, Ainkurunooru
Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar Endowment,
Bharathidasan University,
Thiruchirapalli, 23rd March 2001.
13. Translation of Ainkurunooru Kuruncittinai by Poet Kapilar
Decads 21 to 26 Book III
Seminar on Translation,
Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture,
Pondicherry, December 2003.
14. Seminar on Sangam Literature
Department of Tamil, Bishop Heber College,
Thiruchirapalli.
15. Translation of a few poems from Purananuru, Natrinai and Kuruntokai with Guidelines – Seminar on Translating Cankam Poetry: Problems and Guidelines
ECOLE FRANCAISE D’ EXTREME – ORIENT,
Pondicherry, 21st and 22nd of February 2004.
16. Refresher course on Translation
Tamil University,
Thanjavur, February 2004.
17. Preparation of Translation Manual for Translators
Tamil University, Thanjavur and CIIL, Mysore,
Thanjavur, September and December 2004.
18. Workshop on Developing Translation Manual
Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur & CIIL Mysore,
September 20th to September 24th 2004.
19. Refresher course on Translation
Tamil University,
Thanjavur, December 2004.
20. Bharathy Sixty Six
Workshop on Translation of Bharathiyar’s poems,
Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore.
21. Translation – Tamil and other disciplines
Academic Staff College (Aided by UGC),
Thiruchirapalli, 12th July 2006.
22. Translation and Text book writing
Department of Translation,
Tamil University, February 2006.
23. Sangam Literature and their Translations
Prof. N. Sanjeevi Endowment, Tamil Department,
Madras University, 1st January 2006.
24. Seminar on Indian Culture
Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur.
25. Akatthinai Paadalkalil Thalai Makkal
Sangam Literature – A Multidisciplinary Approach
Centre of Excellence for Classical Tamil, Chennai &
Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry, 2007.
26. Tolkappiyam and The Sangam Literature
Tolkappiyam Endowment, Department of Tamil,
Madras University, Chennai, 27th February 2007.
27. Compendium of Sangam Literature Vol. II by Prof. K.G. Seshadri
One-day Seminar on Translation and Literary Studies,
Trilokam Study Circle, Thanjavur, 31st August 2008.
28. Tolkappiyam and Sangam Classics
Chemmozhi Workshop,
Department of Tamil,
Madras University, Chennai, 5th March 2008.
29. National Testing Service –
Second National Convention on Testing and Evaluation
Jointly organized by the Central Institute of Indian Languages,
Tamil University, National Institute of Technology,
Bharathidasan University & Periyar Maniammai University,
Thanjavur, March 29th to 31st, 2008.
30. Workshop on Scientific Tamil Translation
Tamil University, Thanjavur, 2008.
31. Translation of Sangam Literature
Seminar on Translation of Sangam Literature,
Madras University, Chennai.
32. English Translations of the Sangam works – A short history, Seminar on Classical Tamil works
Tamil Higher research Center,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, 2010.
33. The translations of the Sangam works and the need to re-edit the extant translated texts eschewing errors
International Seminar on Classical Tamil,
Coimbatore, 2010.
34. Bharathidasan’s Alakin Sirippu – The Smile of Beauty, An Appreciation
International Conference of Classical Tamil,
Special Souvenir, June 2010.
35. An Evaluation of Natrinai Translation by Eva Wilden
National Seminar, Department of English,
Bharathidasan University & Central Institute of Classical Tamil,
Thiruchirapalli, February 2012.
36. The Guide Poems in Pattuppattu – An interpretation of Pattuppattu in the light of recent western literary theories with the comparative perspective
The Department of English,
Bharathidasan University & Central Institute of Classical Tamil,
Chennai, February 2012.
37. Sandi rules regarding some single lettered words in the Tolkappiyam from the linguistic point of view
Tamil Higher Research Center,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi & Central Institute of Classical Tamil,
Chennai, March 2012.
38. The history and evaluation of the translations of the poems of Bharathidasan
Bharathidasan University,
Thiruchirapalli, March 2012.
39. Mozhiyiyal Nokkil Tholkaappiyam
National Seminar
Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Raja Serfogi Government Arts College
Thanjavur, 22nd January 2014.
40. Commentators of Sollathikaram – Workshop
Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Raja Serfogi Government Arts College
Thanjavur, 27nd January 2014.
41. V. I. Subramaniam Avargalin Panmugap Parimanangal
Tamil University, Thanjavur, 18th February 2014
42. Sevviyal Tamil Suvadigal – Sanga Ilakkiya Mozhipeyarppu Sikkalkal, Natrinai
National Workshop on Translation of Sangam Literature conducted by
Central Institute of Classical Tamil and Tamil University,
Thanjavur, 27th Febraury 2014.
43. Tholkapiyam – Mozhiyizhal Paarvayum Marapup paarvayum
Workshop on Tholkapiyam conducted by
Central Institute of Classical Tamil & A. V. V. M. Sri Pusham College,
Poondi, 5th March 2014.
44. Sanga Ilakkiyathil Isayum Kootthum (Music and Dance in Sangam Literature) Workshop on Sangam literature and other disciplines
Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Department of Tamil Studies,
Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Thiruchirappalli, 20th March 2014.
45. An interpretation of Ettutokai in the light of recent western literary theories with comparative perspective
Tantai Hans Rover College
Perambalur, 17th March 2014.
46. Ragavaiyyengar Pathippum Aayvum
Department of Manuscriptology
Tamil University, 17th September 2014
46. Akananuru Mozhipeyarppu Sikkalkalum Theervukalum
Seminar on Sangam Translation
Tamil Department, Chidambarampillai Women’s college, Mannachanalur
and Central Institute of Classical Tamil, 25th Feb 2015.
47. Thamizhkadhal
Mullivaikal Ilakkiya Mutram
Thanjavur, 17th March 2014.
48. Guganudaya Anbu – Karpor nenjil nirpathu Gugan Anbu
Kamban Kazhagam
Twenty fifth anniversary
Thanjavur, 28th August, 2015.
49. Pillay Avargalin Gurukulam
Mahavidhwan Meenakshisundram Pillai Nootraandu vizha
Uzhigal Samooha Nala Amaippu
Thanjavur, 6th September, 2015.
50. Sanga Ilakkiya Mozhipeyarppukal
Refresher Course for College Teachers
Organized by Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University
and Central Institute of Classical Tamil
Bharathidasan University, November, 2016.
51. Uruban Mozhipeyarppum Sikkalum
National Seminar on ‘Tolkappiyarin UrubanIyal Kotpaadu’
Department of Tamil, Raja Serfogi Government College, Thanjavur, December 8, 2017
B. SELECTED PAPERS PUBLISHED
1. Ainkurunuru Thokai Noola
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
St. Joseph’s College, Thiruchirapalli, 1970.
2. Ilakkiya Chinthanaikal – Purananuru, Ainkurunuru
Thamizh Pozhil, Vol.44,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai, 1970-71.
3. Nakkira Theva Nayanar
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 1971.
4. Puratthinai Ilakkiyam
Silver Jubilee Souvenir,
Delhi Tamil Sangam, Delhi, 1971.
5. Poiyadimai Illatha Pulavar Yaavar
Thamizh Pozhil Vol.44,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai, 1971 – 72.
6. Thirumaraikalum Thirunaraiyur Nambikalum
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
Thiruvanandhapuram, 1972.
7. Sollisai Alapedai(Part I & II)
Thamizh Pozhil, Vol.46,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai, 1972.
8. Sollisai Alapedai
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
Presidency College, Chennai, 1973.
9. Mahatheva Pattinam
Thanjai Amutham Monthly Magazine,
Thanjavur, 1973- 74.
10. Thiruvalluva Maalai
Tamizh Pozhil, Vol. 47,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai, 1973 – 74.
11. Ainkurunootrin Kaalam
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
Tagore Arts College, Pondicherry, 1974.
12. Panpaattut Thoothan
Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Kumbapideka Malar,
Thiruvannamalai.
13. Varamtharu Kaathaiyin Varalaaru
Tamizh Pozhil, Vol. 51,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai, 1976.
14. Tamilnadum Kallarum
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
The American College, Madurai, 1977.
15. Aanum Neenum
Tamizh Pozhil, Vol.51,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai, 1978.
16. Vinait Thokayum Peyarechamum
Tamizh Pozhil, Vol. 57,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai.
17. Rajarajanin Samayapporai
Tamizh Pozhil, Vol. 58,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthai.
18. Kaaraikaal Ammaiyarum Kazharitru Arivaarum
All India University Tamil Teachers’ Conference, Tirupathi.
19. Orezhuthu Orumozhigalum Punarchi Vithikalum
All IndiaUniversity Tamil Teachers’ Conference,
Tuticorin, 1980.
20. Thanjai Kottaikal
Annual Magazine,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, 1981.
21. Sanga Ilakkiyangalum Thinaik Kalappu Manamum
Tamizh Ilakkiya Aaivukkovai,
S. G. Arts College, Coimbatore.
22. Mutharayar Yaavar?
Thamizh Ilakkiya Aaivukkovai,
Jamal Mohammed College, Thiruchirapalli.
23. Sanga Ilakkiyathil Kalvettu Chorkal
Thamizh Pozhil, Vol.59,
Karanthai Tamil Sangam, Karanthi, 1985.
24. Ungalukkut Theriyma
Annual Magazine,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi.
25. Nummin Varalaaru
Annual Magazine,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, 1984 – 85.
26. Peyarum Pinnaniyum
Annual Magazine,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, 1985 – 86.
27. Vasait Thamizh
Annual Magazine,
A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, 1986 – 87.
28. Varaivum, Varaiyum
Annual Magazine, A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College, Poondi.
29. Paazhinagar Paari
Souvenir, Centenary Celebration of Gopalsamy Regunatha Rajaliyar, Harithvaramangalam.
30. Chozharkaala Kalvettukkalil Kallar Pattap Peyargal
Souvenir, Centenary Celebration of Gopalsamy Regunatha Rajaliyar, Harithvaramangalam.
31. Oor Peyargalil Arasa Marapukal (Thanjai)
Thanjai Raja Rajeswara Kudamuzhukku Nanneeratu Malar,
Thanjavur, 1997.
32. Aayar – Sollaaraaichi
Senthamizh,
Madurai Tamil Sangam, Madurai, 2003.
33. Thamizh Thaatha Vaazhga
Ungal Noolagam,
Chennai – 98, May – June 2005.
34. Naladiyar Pathippu Varalaaru
Kalachuvadu Magazine (No.85),
Chennai, January 2007.
35. Makkalum Maakkalum
Thamizhmani, Dhinamani, 2009.
36. Deepavaliyum Karthikayum – Oru Varalaatru Parvai
Pudhiya Panuval: An International Journal for Tamil Studies
Vol I, Issue 4, November 2009.
37. Alakin Sirippu – The smile of beauty, An appreciation.
Souvenir, International Classical Tamil Conference, Coimbatore, 2010.
38. J.V. Chellaih’s Pattuppaattu translation – A short study & valedictory speech
A Three day International Seminar on Reconstructing Classical Tamil Tradition – Global Quest.
Tamilnadu Central University, Thiruvarur.
25th, 26th and 27th March 2015.
Professor A. Dakshinamurthy 