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{{Infobox person
| name = Thenkatchi Ko Ayya.Swaminathan
| image =
| birth_date = 1946
| birth_place = Thenkachi, Perambalur district, Tamilnadu
| death_date = 16 September 2009 (aged 63)
| occupation = [[Spiritual Guru]], [[Writer]], [[Researcher-Orator]]
}}
'''Thenkatchi Ko Ayya. Swaminathan''' (1946 – 16 September 2009) was a Tamil [[orator]], television personality and author of various Tamil books. He had served as deputy director of [[All India Radio]], Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/lsquoThenkachirsquo-Swaminathan-passes-away/article12869261.ece|title='Thenkachi' Swaminathan passes away|date=2009-09-16|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-06|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Swaminathan was born in Thenkachi a small village in [[Perambalur district|Perambalur]], Tamil Nadu to [[Tamils|Tamil]] parents. He graduated in agriculture from the [[Tamil Nadu Agricultural University]], Coimbatore.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/news/Sep2009/voice-of-tamilnadu-passes-away.asp|title=Voice of Tamilnadu passes away{{!}} Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra {{!}}|website=www.lakshmansruthi.com|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

== Career ==
He started his career in a government office as Agricultural Extension Officer. He resigned his job to do farming in his agricultural lands. Seven years later in 1977 he joined [[All India Radio]], to make speeches on agricultural topics.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Veteran-broadcaster-Thenkatchi-Swaminathan-passes-away/articleshow/5020246.cms|title=Veteran broadcaster 'Thenkatchi' Swaminathan passes away|date=17 September 2009|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

He started his oration in ''Pannai Illam'' (Farm House) which was an instant hit with the farmers. Through this programme, with his scientific knowledge on agriculture he taught farmers modern agricultural techniques, of course using his inimitable easy style to relate to farmers.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}

=== 1988 – 2002 Indru oru thagaval ===
Millions of people across [[Tamil Nadu]] woke up to his voice every morning for several years. The five-minute programme, presented in simple colloquial Tamil, the common man could relate to and punctuated by anecdotes meant to make you smile and ponder, was broadcast without a break from 1988 until his retirement in 2002. Many still remember him for his popular daily programme "''Indru oru Thagaval''" (i.e. Message for the day) on [[All India Radio]] (AIR).<ref name=":1" />

The collection of his Indru Oru Thagaval talk show was later published as books in 23 volumes by Chennai Kalaivaani Puthakalayam Tamil book publishers. First volume was published in May, 1990. Swaminathan gave the entire remuneration he got through these books to charities.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2009/sep/17/thenkachi-swaminathan-passes-away-87010.html|title=Thenkachi Swaminathan passes away|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

=== 2002 – 2009 Indha Naal Iniya Naal ===
Later when television became popular, on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], a popular [[Tamil-language]] channel, he gave a similar program in the morning called ''Indha Naal Iniya Naal'' (i.e. This day, a sweet day).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaitvnews.com/2008/02/motivation-gurus-of-tamil-television.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222144020/http://www.chennaitvnews.com/2008/02/motivation-gurus-of-tamil-television.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-02-22|title=chennai television news|date=2012-02-22|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref> He delivered messages that provoked one to reflect, think and make personal mends to oneself.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}

[[All India Radio]]'s station director K. Srinivasaraghavan said "Swaminathan's communication skills, use of simple language and a subtle sense of humour led to his being given the opportunity to present ‘Indru oru Thagaval’ (i.e. Today One Message)". Former station director of AIR, [[Chennai]], G Selvam, said "Swaminathan left his mark in writing scripts and plays, in discussions, poetry sessions, children's programme and short stories."<ref name=":2" />

His biography "Thenkachi - Kathai Rajavin Kathai" was written by familiar Journalist and writer Komal Anbarasan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2015/sep/21/Thenkachi-Swaminathans-Voice-in-a-Book-817735.html|title=Thenkachi Swaminathan's Voice in a Book|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-04-06}}</ref>

=== Film appearance ===
Swaminathan appeared in a small role as a judge in [[Kaadhale Nimmadhi]] (1998) and also as assistant editor of ''Vaigarai'' magazine in the film [[Ilakkanam]] (2006).

== Books ==

* Kalkandu Katturaigal
* Ninaithaal Nimmathi
* Thenkatchiyaarin Sinthanai Virunthu
* Sirragai Virippom
* Thagaval Kelungal
* Vazkaiyai Kondaduvom
* Ellorukkum Annai
* Anubavangal Arthamullavai
* Manasukkul Velicham
* Thenkachiyin 100 Suvaiyana Thagavalkal

==Personal life==
He was born in the Thenkachi village, [[Ariyalur]] District in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. Swaminathan died on Wednesday, 16 September 2009 after a heart attack at the age of 63.

== References ==
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[[Category:Indian radio personalities]]
[[Category:Tamil-language writers]]
[[Category:All India Radio people]]
[[Category:Tamil Nadu Agricultural University alumni]]
[[Category:People from Ariyalur district]]
[[Category:1946 births]]
[[Category:2009 deaths]]

Thenkachi Ko. Swaminathan - Revision history

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