Dr. K. A. Kavitha

Title of Ph.D Thesis: Temples at Esalam

Title of M.Phil. Thesis: Temples at Thiruvanjiyam

Date of Joining the College: 14 August, 2018

Areas of Interest

• Ancient History

• Pre & Proto History

• Temple Study

• Study of Architecture

• Iconographical Study

• Epigraphical Study

• Study of Numismatics

• Medieval History

• Journalism

• Library Administration

• Women Studies

• History of South Asia

• Tourism

• Human Rights

• Ecology

Publications

1. Brahmi Inscriptions at Madurai, Pudiya Payanam 2, February 2014.

2. Azhagar Malai Tamil Brahmi Inscription, Pudiya Payanam 5-6, May & June 2014.

3. Jainism evidences in Pandiya Country, Pudiya Payanam 7, July 2014.

4. Inscriptions at Vazhakkarutheeswarar temple, Avanam, 25^th Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, July 2014, ISSN 0975-1831.

5. Saptamata Sculptures, Avanam, 25^th Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, July 2014, ISSN 0975-1831.

6. Kotravai Sculpture, Avanam, 25^th Journal of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society, July 2014, ISSN 0975-1831.

7. Nangam Tamil Sangam Kandam Pandidurai Devar, Pudiya Payanam 9, September 2014.

8. Velacherry Saptamata temple, Amman Darusanam (Silver Jubilee), August 2015.

9. Velacherry Selliyamman Temple, Journal of Quarterly Inscriptions, Volume 99, Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology, October 2015.

10. Pallava period Subramaniyar Sculpture – Puzhal, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

11. Mandan Sculpture at Patteswaram, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

12. Pallava Sculptures at Thirukodikaval, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

13. King Sculptures at Thirukodikaval, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

14. Rare sculptures – Omandur, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

15. Chandeswara sculpture – Kalaiyarkoil, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

16. Pallava period Jeshta Sculpture – Thellar, Avanam, 27^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2016, ISSN 0975-1831.

17. Kotravai Vazhipadum Esalam Durgaiyum, Amman Darisanam (Diwali Special), October 2016.

18. Sculptures at Adipuliyur, Avanam, 28^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2017, ISSN 0975-1831.

19. Teepanjamman Herostones in Othivakkam, Avanam, 28^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2017, ISSN 0975-1831.

20. Sculptures of Kuzhamanthal, Avanam, 28^th Journal of Tamilnadu Archaeological Society, July 2017, ISSN 0975-1831.

21. Restoration and Conservative of Chokeeswarar Temple, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (An International Open Access Journal & UGC approved journal till 14^th June 2019), Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2018, ISSN No.2349 – 5162.

22. First Women’s College in North Arcot District, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (UGC approved Journal till 14^th June 2019), Vol.6, Issue 1, January 2019, E-ISSN 2348-1269, P-ISSN 2349-5138.

23. Historical and Authentic Tourist Spots – Trichy (ICHR & University of Madras) – 28^th & 29^th October 2013, ISBN 978-81-930-475-8-3

24. Mavilangai and Mahendra Varman Cave Temple (King Nandhivarman Arts & Science College, Thellar, Tiruvannamalai Dt.) 12^th & 13^th April 2014, ISBN 978-81-923186-1-5.

25. Saptamata Sculptures in Rajendra Chola I – Esalam (King Nandhivarman Arts & Science College, Thellar, Tiruvannamalai Dt.), 2014, ISBN 978-81-923186-1-5.

26. Style of Esalam Saptamata Sculptures in Rajendra Chola I period (1000 years Commemoration Volume of Rajendra Chola I (1014 – 1044 A.D.), 24^th July 2014, – ISBN 978-93-5001-519-3.

27. Ramanatheswarar Temple Sculpture – Esalam (1000 years Commemoration Volume of Rajendra Chola I (1014 – 1044 A.D.), 24^th July 2014, ISBN 978-93-5001-519-3.

28. Gangaikonda Choleeswaram and Esalam Copper Plate (1000 years Commemoration Volume of Rajendra Chola I (1014 – 1044 A.D.), 24^th July 2014, ISBN 978-93-5001-519-3.

29. Siva Temple Sculptures in Rajaguru Sarva Siva Pandit Period (Panpattiyal Parvaiyil Tamil Illakiyangalum Avanangalum, Volume 3) 25^th & 26^th Sep 2014, – ISBN 978-93-81006-83-2.

30. Archaeological and Historical View about Chinnakothur (Tamil Nadu Archaeological Research Centre, Chennai) July 2016.

31. Kanniyil Kalleluthu (15^th World Tamil Internet Conference – 2016), 9^th to 11^th Sep 2016, ISSN 2313-4887.

32. Gangaikonda Cholapuram sculptures as gleaned from Esalam Copper Plate (University of Madras, ASI, ICHR), 20^th & 21^st Oct 2016, ISBN 978-81-930-475-8-3.

33. Rajendra Chola period Water Supply as gleaned from Karanthai Copper Plate (Annamalai University & Tamil Nadu Archaeological Research Centre), 20^th Feb 2017, ISBN 978-81-920-484-9-9.

34. Chola Sculptures – Thiruvanjinathar Temple, Commemoration Book to Prof.M.L.K.Murthy, 2018, ISBN 978-93-808-528-1-2.

35. Rare Sculpture found in temple, The Hindu, Vellore Edition, 13^th January 2018, page no.3.

36. 1400 years old Gajalakshmi and Moodevi bas-relief sculpture found near Katpadi, Daily Thanthi, Vellore Edition, 12^th January, 2018, p.10.

Training Programmes Attended

• Manuscriptology and Brahmi, Grantha, Modi and Vatteluttu scripts Test “A” Grade, (Workshop on Manuscriptology and Paleography) – Institute of Asian Studies & National Mission for Manuscripts, 24^th to 14^th June 2013.

• Training Course of Epigraphy, Tamilnadu Archaeological Society & J.G.School, Villupuram, 15^th to 19^th July 2013.

• Tamil Epigraphy, Dept. of History, Pondicherry University & Central Institute of Classical Tamil, 14^th to 23^rd February 2014.

• Tamilans Measurement from Indus Valley Civilization, Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Tamizhar Kanakkiyal Aiyu Maiyam, Tiruvannamalai district, 27^th July 2014.

• Tamil Kalvettukal Marrum Canka Ilakkiyankalil Tamilarkalin Kalai Ilakkiya Panpattu Pativukal, Dept. of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Madras & Central Institute of Classical Tamil, 2^nd to 12^th January 2015.

• Padaverupadu Nokkil Pathupattu Olaisuvadigalum Pathipugalum, Central Institute of Classical Tamil & Dr. U. V. Swaminatha Iyer Library, 19^th to 28^th February 2015.

Traning Programmes Attended

• Faculty Development Programme, United Board for Christian Higher Education, St.Christopher’s College of Education, Chennai, 22^nd to 26^th August 2017.

• Attended a Orientation Course at Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University,2019.

Research Tour

• On the Trail of Sirupanan (Literature – Archaeology – landscapes – History – Environment related Research Tour), Idaikazhi Nadu, Marakkanam, Uppu Velur, Perumukkal, Tindivanam, International Institute of Tamil Studies & Eastern Guards Protection Society, 23^rd & 24^th December 2014.

Awards/Other Achievements:

• First Prize in Inscription Reading Competition, Tamil Nadu Archaeological Society in 23^rd Annual Conference at Villupuram, 20.07.2013.

• “Temple of Sundara Chola”, 2015 – 2016 Best Book in Tamil Nadu awarded by Adi Dravidar & Tribal Art and Literature Society, Government of Tamil Nadu, 17.08.2017.