Natana Kasinthan is an Indian historian, archaeologist, author and epigraphist who is known for his work on inscriptions of Tamil Nadu. He served as the Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[1] He is credited for reviving the inscriptions relating to early Tamil civilizations.[2]

Natana Kasinathan
Born
Kasinathan
Occupation(s)Archaeologist, author
Known forTamil Civilization

Discoveries

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Rock Art at Mallachandram.[3]

Journals

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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[4]

Kala : The journal of Indian Art History Congress 5 (1998–1999)[5]

Kalvettu, Journal of Tamil Nadu State Department of Archeology

Books

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Ancient Industries of Tamil Nadu[6]

Thamizhar Panpattu Sitharalgal[7]

Vanniyar Varalaru II (History of Vanniyars Volume II)[8]

Thamizhar Kasu Iyal

Hero Stones in Tamilnadu[citation needed]

Tamils Heritage

Thonmai Thamizhum Thonmai Thamizharurum

Samana Thadayam

Muthil Mugizhdha Mutharaiyar

References

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  1. ^ Subramanian, Nirupama (15 April 1996). "Excavations at Poompuhar point to Chola ports fabled grandeur". Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Tamils knew language in 10,000 BC itself". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Rock Arts of Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Rock Arts of Tamil Nadu – via Tamil Nadu Government.
  4. ^ "Natana Kasinathan, M.A : Journal of Tamil Studies". www.ulakaththamizh.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ^ Pieris, Sita; Raven, Ellen (19 November 2010). ABIA: South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index: Volume Three – South Asia. BRILL. ISBN 978-9004191488.
  6. ^ "Government Museum Chennai". www.chennaimuseum.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Thamilar Punnpaattu Chitharallkal – Natana Kasinathan". www.teamfours.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Vanniyar community sidelined: Krishnasamy". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2016.