The Department of Tamil at Sri Malolan College of Arts and Science, in collaboration with Kamban Kazhagam Foundation, Tindivanam, and Sri Krishna Residence, Chennai, as well as Muthamil Forum, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, co-hosted the World Music Tamil Conference and Gothai Tamil International Seminar on December 28, 2024.
Renowned musicians and dancers from various regions of Tamil Nadu graced the occasion, performing classical dances to a variety of devotional songs.
During the seminar, 143 songs from Andal’s Tirupavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi were studied under various topics. A comprehensive book containing research papers was published, featuring insights from the seminar’s four sessions.
The event drew over 250 participants, including students, researchers, and scholars, who shared their valuable perspectives on Gothai Tamil.