Publications

• “Women in periya puranam”, Hindu dharmam, Univrsity of peradeniya, 1997.
• “Veera Saivam and Veera Saiva Commnity in Jaffna”, Kumbabisheka Malar, Kokatticholai, Tahanthonreeswara Temple, Baticaloa, 1998.
• “Vaishnava Development in Tamil Nadu up-to Chola Period”, Seminar organized by the Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, 1998.
• “Discussion on Ealathu Poothan Devanar”, Illankathir, Tamil Sangam, University of Peradeniya, 1999.
• “A Study of the Use of Tamil Language in Text Books”, Seminar on Tamil Education in Sri Lanka, International Tamil Research Institute, Sri Lanka Branch, 1999.
• “An Introductory note to teaching of Tamil Grammar” – Tamil day Souvenir, Dept. of Education, Trincomalee Circuit, 1999.
• “Vinayakar Worship and its Common and Specific Feature”, Kumbhabhiseka Viza Malar, Kandy Selvavinayakar Temple, 2000.
• Pharathy’s “Vinayaker Nanmani Malai:, Akilam, Quaterly Journal, Akilam Publication, Kandy, 2000.
• “Saaththan and Ayyan”, Sovenir, Kumbabhishekam of Putlam Temple, Puttalam, 2001.
• “Chola Temples outside Tamil Nadu”, Congress of All Indian University Teachiers’ Association, Chennai, 2002.
• “Social Influence of Kandasasti Kavacam”, Seminar on Muruga cult through Ages, Palaniyandavar Women’s College, Palany, Thamil Nadu, 2002.
• Vedaranyam Temple Inscriptions – The donors from Jaffna, Avanam, Vol.13, Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological society, 2002.
• “Pallippadai Temples of Colas, A Study in the Socio-religious background:, International Tamilology Conference, Poondi Pushpam College, Tamil Nadu, 2003.
• “Elam and Thirugnanasambandar” Saint Gnanasambandar Research Conference, Kasi Mutt, Varanasi, 2003.
• “The Pidari Temples under Cola regime” Literary Society of Pondicherry, 2003.
• “Temples of Cola Region as gleaned from Thalicherry Inscriptions”, Congress of All India University Teachers’ Association, Thanjavur, 2003.
• “Short stories of Dominic Jeeva under the socio-historic background of Jaffna: Seminar on Tamil Short Stories Abroad, Dept. of Tamil Studies in Foreign Countries, NCBH, Tamil University, Thanjavur, 2003.
• “The Holy Waters of Neighbouring Country”, Souvenir, Mahamaham, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2004.
• “Shandeswarar as a Trustee of Siva Temples”, Pathmam, Prof. Padmanathan Felicitation Volume, Madras & Peradeniya, 2004.
• “Discussion on Vaali Vatham, Kambaraamayanam”, Valar Thamil Aaivu Mantram, Tindukkal, Tamil Nadu, 2004.
• “The Editing Methodology of C.W. Thamodaram Pillai: Refresher Course on Palmleaf Editors, Dept. of Rare paper Manuscripts, Tamil University, Thanjavur, 2004.
• “Darkness in History of Ceylon Tamil Literature”, Souvenir, Sangamum, Ramanathan Girls College, Colombo, 2004.
• “Bhakti Experience of Vaishnava Ālvar” Souvenir, Zonal, Education Department, Colombo, 2005.
• Discussion on ‘Kanagi Puranam’, Ilankathir, Tamil Sangam, University of Peradeniya, 2005.
• The first Sri Lankan Tamil literary text. ‘Sarasothi Malai’ – Thamil Nayam – 2004.
• ‘Udapadum Thonmangal’ (De Structure of Myth) – Kailasapathy – Thalamum – Valamum. Kailasarathy Research Circle, Colombo (2005).
• ‘Inuvil and its temple culture, Arivalayam – opening ceremony souvenir, Inuvil. (2005).
• Swamy Vibulanander and his research backround. – ‘Koormati’ All Island Tamil day magazine, Tamil Language Unit, Ministry of Education (2005).
• ‘Discussion on Post Sangam Literature; - Platinum Jubilee magazine, J/Inuvil Central College – 2005.
• ‘Cola temples at Polannaruva’ – alternative Archaeology, Archeological society, Dept of Archeology – University of Peradeniya – 2006.
• Creation, Record, Propaganda –on Neervai Ponnaiyan short stories – Fixtion Bath in progressive literature – Poobalasingham publication – 2006.
• ‘Cultural Constrain in Tamil Nadu’ – (discusstion on Vijaya Nagar Period). Suvadu – Annual Prize giving day magazine, Ramakrishna Vidyala, Colombo 2006.
• The Women Godess in Hindu Culture – rise and fell. Platinum Jubilee Magazine Hindu Ladies College, Colombo, 2006.
• Form and theme on Neervai Ponnaiyan Short Stories – Literary both on Neervai Ponnaiyan Progressive Art and Literature Forum – Sri Lanka - 2007.
• “Journey of Tamil Scripts”, Souvenir, Tamil Day of Southern Province, Department of Education, Southern Province.2008
• “Hill Country Folk Songs – As a Pioneer work on Displace Literature”, Tamil Sakithya Vizha Malar, Ministry of Education and Hindu Culture, Central Province, 2008.
• “Neermali Kannodu Ninaippakinre” – An Appreciation of Sangam Poem, Niththilam Department of Zonal Education, Tricomalee, 2009
• “Ganapathy and Janapathy” Maha Kumbhabisheka Malar, Sri Pararasasegarap Pillaiyar Temple, Inuvil, 2009.
• “Kotravai Kadugal Seddai Pedari” Thirukkuda nanneraddu vizha Serappu Malar, Muttup pattanam, 2009.
• “Kannagi Puranam – a Symbol of cultural decease” Centenary commemoration Volume, Jaffna Hindu collage, 2010.
• “Sangam age, Time and Thought, 100th birthday commemoration Volume, Innuvil Hindu collage, 2010.
• Minor Literature – its background in the chola Period, Department of Hindu Religious & Cultural Affairs, 2009.
• Trade in sangam Period – A social and cultural history of Tamil Nadu, Palkalai, journal of faculty of Arts, university of peradeniya.
• “Background of the Minor Tamil Literature in the Vijayanagara Nayakkar Period” Sri Lanka, Department of Hindu Religious & Cultural Affairs, 2010.
• Capamum Vimosanamum – Puthumaippiththanadu Capavimasanam Cirukadai patriya Kurippu” Vembu, jalvembadi Girls high School: tamil, Mannar, 2011.
• “Murugan as ethinic and Language Identity” Sangath tamil Ithal, Colombo Tamil Sangam, 2011.
• Ula in Serappuranam – old and new’ Aaivaraggakkovai, International Islamic Tamil Literary Conference, Malaysia, 2011
• “ordinary People in the Literature” Sixtyfith Years commemoration Volume, Vajavan II, Vajavilan Center Collage, 2011
• “Ethics in Aasarakkovai” The Peroid of Ethical Literature and cultural Traditions of Tamil Society, Sri Lanka, Department of Hindu Religious & Cultural Affairs, 2011
• “Pan Indian, Interaction in Tamil Nadu” – discussion based on Jaina and Buddhist Literature Tradition in Tamil” Dehiwala, Mr. Thambiah Rajarathnam Manivila Organaization Commitee, 2011
• Women in the Tamil Poetry after the Independent” Arunam, Prof. K. Arunasalam Felicitation Volume,. Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya, 2011
• “Kannagi Worship in Sinhala Community – Exsists and Practice” Sanga tamil – ithal 3, Colombo Tamil Sangam, 2011
• “Elankayar Kon” Light of Tamil Short Story” Ilakkiyam, Literary day Publication, sahidya academy, Baththaramulla, 2011
• A Primary investigation on Thiruvalluvamalai” Thirukkural Conference Volume, Colombo Tamil Sangam, 2011
• “Neermali Kannodu Ninaippakinre” – Appreciation on Sangam Period” (Republication) Malaimugadu, Sri Lanka, 2012
• “Resistant Voice in Literature” Ilakkiyam, Government Literary Publication, Department of Cultural and Affairs, Sri Lanka, 2012
• “Tamil and Murugan” Falsafah Murugan Bicara pelbagai perspective University of Malaysia, 2012
• “Imagination and Truth – a discussion on Neendapayanam by S. Ganesalingam”, Felicitating a great Teacher, Published on the occation of the retirement of Colombo Ramakrishna Vidyalaya Principal Miss Indra Rajarathnam 2013.
• “Resistant voice of Gnacampanthar”, published by department of Hindu culture affairs 2013.
• “Em Muttatthu ottaipanai – memory note of Late Prof.k.Sivathambi”, Manatkeni, Pandichcheri.
• “Literature of migration – a pre Memory”. 150th volume of Gnanam, 2015.
• “Live and culture – merged by earth (memories of Meeriyapetta Cultural event”,Thinakkural.
• ‘Sinna melam’ – a forgotten performance, art in Jaffna peminsula”- yalppana Vaviyal, published by university of Jaffna collaboration with veerakesary daily, 2011.
• “Literature in Kingdom of Jaffna”- ‘panpadu’- Refreed Journal, published by department of Hindu culture affairs 2010.
• ”Tamil Language – Towards a new space”, centenary magazine, Hindu college, Inuvil, 2012.
• “The recent trend of jaffna peninsula short stories”, Literary day Publication, sahidya academy, Baththaramulla, 2014.
• “Manikkavasakar and other religion” proceeding of annual conference, 2015
• “Natcintanai of Yohar Swamy” – Hindu oli Journal of all Ceylon Hindu congress, 2015
• “Illaram as depicted by valluvar” Ilankathir 2015, Tamil changam University of Peradeniya
• “Thirukkural on a feminist prospect” narumuhai – Journal of postgraduate student university of Jaffna. 2015.

Books

• Vaishnavism in Tamil Nadu – Ponnezhuththup Pathippaham, Colombo, 2009.
• “Temple and Society of Cola Period” Kumaran Book House, Chennai – Colombo, 2007
• Thavil (drum) Genius Thadsanamoorthy, Published by Colombo Tamil Sangam Colombo 2007.
• “Rudhra Kanikayar”, (Editor), Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural affairs, Colombo 2011.
• Periyathum siriyathum – (variation between the great tradition and little tradition) Kumaran Book House, Chennai – Colombo, 2015.
• Neelavanan poetry – a critical study Kumaran Book House, Chennai – Colombo, 2015.
• Thai Maaman in the Tamil Context, Ponnelutu pathippakam, 2015

Text Books

I have written three text books for Tamil Language teacher trainee through the Distance Education Project, National Institute of Education, Maharagama.

• Dravidian Language family
• Kumbakarnan Vathaip Padalm
• Paancaly capatam

Editing of Journals

• Guidance and Consultant - Thanpatham – precedence of seminar paper on thamilology, department of Tamil, university of Peradeniya, 2014.
• Co-editor– Palkalai (Refereed Journal), Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, since 2009.
• Member of Editorial Board – Palkalai (Refereed Journal), Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, 2008-2009.
• Editor – Tamil Ulaku (Annual Refereed Journal), Colombo Tamil Sangam, 2008.
• Editor – Olai (Monthly Literary Magazine), Colombo Tamil Sangam, from 2006

Editing of collection of essays other than journals

• Member of Editorial Board - Hindu Encyclopedia, Vol. II 1992, Vol. X- 2009 Published by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
• Co Editor – Prof. V. Nanthakumar’s Sixtieth Birth day Celebration Volume, Peradeniya, 2008.
• Co Editor – Pathmam, Prof. S. Pathmanathan Felicitation Volume, Madras and Peradeniya, 2004.
• Member of Editorial Board – Prof. V. Subrayalu Felicitation Volume, Kavery, 2000
• Member of Editorial Board – Prof. Thillainathan’s, Sixtieth Birth day Celebration Volume, Peradeniya, 1997.

Presentation at International Conference

• “Food Tradition of Tamil” - International Tamidolagy conference, University of London, 2013.
• “Vaishnava Resistance voice in “Ganasampanthar” Thevaram” - International Research Seminar on bhakti Literature, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2013.
• “Buddhism in Tamil Nadu Based on Tamil inscriptions” - International Research Seminar on religion, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2012.
• “Ethnic Identity of Lord Muruga”- International Conference of Muruga Bhakthi, University of Malaysia 2012
• Elam as Gleaned from Chola Inscriptions, Seminar on Problems and Perspectives in Archaeology, Dept. of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Madras, 2002.
• “Imperial Temples of Cola Regime:, World Saiva Conference, Sri Lanka, 2003.
• “Dialectical Variations of Sri Lankan Tamil”, Refresher Course, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, 2003.
• “A forgotten performing Art at Jaffna”, Yalppana Valviyal, Department of History, University of Jaffna, 2012.
• “Tradition and changes”, Jaffna University, International Seminar, 2012.
• “New dimension in Tamil Novels”- International Tamil writer conference Colombo, 2012.
• Epigraphy Research in Tamil - International Research Seminar on 20th century, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious affairs 2011.
• “Ulaa in Seerappuraanam - Old and new International Islamic Literature conference, University of Malesiya, 2011.
• Kannagi Worship among Sinhala community -International classical Tamil Conference, Coayaputor, Tamil- Nadu, 2010.
• “Minor Literature of Vijaya Nagara and its Background”, International Research Seminar on Vijayanagarar Empire and Cultural Renaissance, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2009.
• “Minor Literature in Chola Period”, International Research Seminar on Cola Empire and Religious Path, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2008.
• “Tamil in Pallava Inscriptions”, International Research Seminar on Vijayanagarar Empire and Cultural Renaissance, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2007
• “The Vethariyam Temple – An Inscriptional Piont of View”, International Research Seminar on Vijayanagarar Empire and Cultural Renaissance, Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2007
• “Trade in Sangam Period”, International Research Seminar on Sangam Literature and Society Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 2006.
• “Royal Temple Constructions in Chola Period” Second International Saiva Conference, Conducted by Ministry of Religious Affairs 2003.
• “Thalicheri Inscription of Thanjavur”, 34th Conference of the All Indian University Tamil Teachers Association, 2003.
• “Pallipadai Temples in Cola Period”, International seminar on the Development of Criticism in Tamilology, Conducted by A.Veeriya Vandayar Memorial Sri Pushpam College, Thanjavur, South India 2003.
• “Pidāri Temple in Cola Inscription”, Rerional Seminar Conducted by Puthuvai Literature Research Forum, South India 2003.
• “Skanda sasti Kavasam and its Background” Seminar on Muruga Worship, Conducted by Palaniyandavar Girls Arts College, Palany, Tamil Nadu, 2002.
• “The Reference of Eezham in Cola Inscriptions” National Seminar on South Indian Archaeology: Problemes and Prospective, hosted by Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Madras, 2002.
• “Vainavism in Chola Period (Based on Chola Inscriptions), Conducted by Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs 1999.

National Seminar

• “Natcintanai of Yohar Swamy” organized by all Ceylon hindu congress, Saraswadhi hall, 2015.
• Avvaiyar in Tamil context, seminar organized by Vilthu talent encouragement center, colombo,2014
• Tamil text books of Arumuha Navalar. Organized by Navalar natpani manram, Tamil sangam, colombo.2014.
• Manikkavasakar and other religion, department of Hindu culture affairs, 2014.
• Editorial notes on Tamil culture (Journal) centenary celebration seminar of father Thani Nayagam- Organized by Mannar Tamil sangam, 2013.
• The trend of Jaffna peninsula Tamil short stories seminar, organized by department of cultural affair Northern Province, 2012.
• Illaram as depicted by Valluvar - seminar on Thiru valluvar, organized by Colombo Tamil sangam, 2011
• Pan Indian cultural interaction in Tamil Nadu Classical Tamil Conference, Organized by Mannar Tamil sangam,2010
• “Tamil Speaking Land”, Seminar on Tholkappiyam, Organized by Colombo Tamil Sangam, 2009.
• “Yal Nool - A Tamilological point of wiew”, seminar Organized by Tamil sangam, colombo, 2008.
• “Muruga Worship in Ancient Tamil Nadu”, Monthly Seminar Organized by Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya, 2007.
• “Recent Trends in Tamil Short Stories”, Tamil Sakithya Festival, Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs & Sports, North and East Province, 2006.
• “Holy Hindu Places in Sri Lanka”, Seminar on Cultural Heritage and Displacement of Cultural Property, Organized by Department of Archaeology, University of Peradeniya, 2006.
• “Social Thought of Avvayar”, Seminar Organised by Tatvagnana Asramam, Ganapthy Vidyalayam, Colombo, 2001.
• “Linguistic Culture in Thirukkural”, Seminar organized by Colombo Tamil Sangam, 2000.
• “Religious Literature in Hill Country”, Seminar Organized by the Dept. of Hindu Cultural Affairs and Peoples Art and Literary Association, Kandy, 2000.

Special Academic Awards

• The Best book of the year 2008, Awarded by Chekkilar Research Centre, Tamil Nadu for Temples and Society of Cola Period, Kumaran Book House, Chennai – Colombo, 2007, pp.01-355.
• “Chemmozhip pulamaiyaalar” Awarded by Eezhaththup Poothanthevanar Thamil Pulavar Kalaham in 2007

Participation as President / Secretary / Treasurer in University Teachers Unions or in the same capacity in University Alumni Associations at National level

• Tamil Nadu Archaeological society, (Executive Committee Member for 2003 to 2006)
• Tamil Sangam, Colombo,(Executive Committee Member for 2005 to 2006) Library Secretary 2008/09
• Life Member of Vivekananda Society, Colombo.
• Hindu Graduate Association, Secretary, Peradeniya, University, 2005. /Chairman – 2006, 2007 & 2009.
• Member of the Board of Trusty, Kurinchikumaran Temple, University of Peradeniya, 2001-02, 2006, 2007 & 2008.
• Senior President, Tamil Sangam, University of Peradeniya, 2011 to date.
• Senior Vice President, Kandy Tamil Sangam from 2013.

Boards of Study in Universities

• Member – Board of Study - Translation Unit, University of Peradeniya, 2007 to 2009.
• Member – Board of study – Humanities, CDCE University of Peradeniya – 2008 to date.
• Member of Board of Study in Tamil, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 1996.

Member of Boards

• The Publication Committee Member for History of Sri Lanka Volume I & II 2008
• Member Hindu Advisory Board – Ministry of Education, Bataramulla, 2006 to date.
• Committee member for the peer Review Committee, Women’s Education and Research Centre, Colombo, 2006.
• Sub Committee Member for the Post Graduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, 2006.
• Member – Hindu Encyclopedia Advisory Board, Dept of Hindu Culture Affairs, 2005 to date.
• Member of Advisory Board to Department of Educational Publication, Ministry of Education (Prepare a glossary in the medium of Tamil - English (Hinduism), 2005.
• Chairman – Curriculum development Committee of Hinduism, Ministry of Education 2005
• Member of the Tamil Literary Panel, Sri Lanka Arts council, Department of Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, 2001 and 2004
• Joint Co-coordinator for the Second World Hindu Conference, Ministry of Hindu Religious Affairs, 2003.
• Member of the Tamil Glossary Revising Committee (History & Archaeology), Ministry of Education, From September, 2000.
• Member of Board of study – NILET, Ministry of National Integration, Colombo since-2009.

Keynote Address/ Orations/ Special Lectures

• History of Sri Lankan Tamil Criticism, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchi, 2017
• Tamils and Tamil Literature in Sri Lanka, Alagappa Uiversity, Kaaraikkuti, 2017
• History of Tamil Literature in Sri Lanka, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi, 2017
• keynote address on Tamil Diaspora literature, seminar on Tamil Diaspora literature organized by world Tamil cangam - madurai – 2015
• Sri lankan wemen poetry in the changing world – keynote address at tamil university thanjavur organized by the department of tamil studies in forign countries, seminar on sri lankan tamil women poets – 2015
• Tamil and other world – Swamy vibulananthar memorial lecture at Eastern university of sri lanka – 2015
• Cultural relationship between Jaffna and veetharanjam – kovilur atheenam trust oration –organized by Tamil nadu archeological society at Rajapalayam – 2015
• contribution of sri Lankan scholar on writing of History of tamil literature – keynote address at all Indian university Tamil teachers association – Tamil university thanjavur – 2015
• Out site devotees in the cola temple – a study based on cola inscription, sir pon Ramanathan memorial lecture, university of Jaffna - 2014
• Evolution Keynote Address about on Singapore and Malaysian literary work, Organized by Tamil University, Thanjavur, 2014.
• Sir pon Ramanathan memorial lecture, Organized by University of jaffna, 2014.
• Truth and Imagination on Writing History of Tamil literature – Prof. S.Vidyananthan memorial lecture, Organized by Tamil sangam. 2014.
• Chola culture in Sri Lanka an inscriptional point of view- Memorial lecture of Doctor Sanjeevi Trust, Organized by department of inscriptions Tamil University Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 2011.
• Reconstruction of culture- key note address at Jaffna University international Conference 2012
• Special Lecture on “Inscriptions and Culture” - Delivered to Archeology Students, University of Jaffna, 2009.
• “The Recent Trends in Tamil Epigraphy Studies” delivered at Department of Epigraphy and Archeology, Tamil University Thanjavur, 2008.
• Kailasapathy Memorial Keynote Address “Sri Lankan Contribution to Writing of History of Tamil Literature”, Kailasapathy Research Circle, Colombo, 2006.
• “The Recent Trends in Sri Lankan Tamil Literature”, Dept. of Tamil Studies in Foreign Countries, Tamil University, And Tamil Nadu India 2003.
• “The Recent Trends in Sri Lankan Tamil Literature”, Pondicherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Pondicherry, India 2003.