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Natana Kasinathan | |
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| Born | Kasinathan 1 November 1940 Thoppalikuppam, South Arcot, Madras Province, British India |
| Died | 6 October 2025 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Archaeologist, author |
| Known for | Researching Tamil civilization |
Natana Kasinathan (1 November 1940 – 6 October 2025) was an Indian historian, archaeologist, author and epigraphist who is known for his work on inscriptions of Tamil Nadu.[1] He graduated from University of Madras in 1967.[2] He served as the Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[3] He is credited with reviving the inscriptions relating to early Tamil civilizations.[4] Kasinathan died on 6 October 2025, at the age of 84.[5]
Discoveries[edit | edit source]
Rock Art at Mallachandram.[6]
Journals[edit | edit source]
- Date of Early Tamil Epigraphs
- Kumarikkandam and Harappan Civilization
- The Unknown Sanskrit Poets of Pallava, Pandya, Chola Periods
- The Role of Shepherds Through The Ages[7]
- Kala : The journal of Indian Art History Congress 5 (1998–1999)[8]
- Kalvettu, Journal of Tamil Nadu State Department of Archeology
Books[edit | edit source]
- Ancient Industries of Tamil Nadu[9]
- Thamizhar Panpattu Sitharalgal[10]
- Vanniyar Varalaru II (History of Vanniyars Volume II)[11]
- Thamizhar Kasu Iyal
- Hero Stones in Tamilnadu[citation needed]
- Tamils Heritage
- Thonmai Thamizhum Thonmai Thamizharurum
- Samana Thadayam
- Muthil Mugizhdha Mutharaiyar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Stalin condoles death of epigraphist and archaeologist Natana Kasinathan". The Hindu. 6 October 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ "Natana Kasinathan, who led TN's first under-sea archaeological expedition, dies". The Times of India. 7 October 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ↑ Subramanian, Nirupama (15 April 1996). "Excavations at Poompuhar point to Chola ports fabled grandeur". Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ↑ "Tamils knew language in 10,000 BC itself". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Renowned archaeologist and epigraphist Dr. Natana Kasinathan passed away". Indian Archaeology Center. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Rock Arts of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Rock Arts of Tamil Nadu – via Tamil Nadu Government.
- ↑ "Natana Kasinathan, M.A : Journal of Tamil Studies". www.ulakaththamizh.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ Pieris, Sita; Raven, Ellen (19 November 2010). ABIA: South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index: Volume Three – South Asia. BRILL. ISBN 978-9004191488.
- ↑ "Government Museum Chennai". www.chennaimuseum.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Thamilar Punnpaattu Chitharallkal – Natana Kasinathan". www.teamfours.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ↑ "Vanniyar community sidelined: Krishnasamy". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.