Karanthai Tamil Sangam

Karanthai Tamil Semmal S.Ramanathan

• Karanthai Tamil Sangam:
  • “Let the glory of Tamil may be propagated world throughout” “It is rare to be work as a human being” Says Auvaiyas. “The ast is long; life is short” Ok tree lives for 200 years, but to no purpose, but a day of lilies life aghast. Very rarely, rarest souls give birth. Our Secretary, Tamilvel Uyas Thru. S.Ramanathan belongs to this category.
• Parents:
  • His parents were Thiru. M.S. SamugaSundaram Pillai and Thirumathi Kamatchyammal, who upheld the values and traditions of their heritage.
• Date of Birth:
  • He was born on 24.10.1940
• Birth Place:
  • In the Tanjore District, Papanasam Taluk, there is a village named Ammapeattai. This village is notable for being the birthplace of a distinguished son of Tamil Annai, Uyas
• Education:
  • Uyas Thiru. Ramanathan Ayya, had his easily education in Radhakrishna Primary School till fifth Standard and lates on, in sirth form in UmaMaheswaranar High School. He pursued his Studies from Seventh form till 11-th form in St. Peter’s High School. He continued his P.U.C. Course in Sir. Push Pam College in Poondi. Furthest he joined in Samiyappa Co-Operative Institution and had his diploma.

After the demise of Tamilavel Umamaheswaranar, Karanthai Tamil Sangam lost its Venous & strength. From 1969 to 1982, nobody came forward to take up the Presidents hip of karanthai Tamil Sangam. Like a obit came from the blue, Young and energetic Uyas Thru. Ramanathan boldly Came forward with full of hopes to take up the President ship. At that time, Tamil Sang am was financially unsound. It is because of the energetic bold decision taken step by step, & financial conditions were improved.

At the time his President ship, for fourteen years, and latest on as Secretary from 2000 till now. The remarkable Service is done by him are as follows:

• Thatched shed classrooms were converted into solid terrace buildings.
• Karanthai Pulavar Kalloori was upgraded into a fully-fledged Arts College with recognition from Bharathidasan University.
• A cement bridge was constructed between the school campus and the grounds across the Vadavaru River.
• A retaining wall was built along the Vadavaru River bank.
• A compound wall was raised around all sides of the ground.
• A large hostel named "Umamaheswaranar Ulaganayagi" was constructed, featuring a spacious library on the upper floor. The library contains books across all branches of studies, the latest journals, research papers, encyclopedias, and more, adding great value to the institution.
• The "Sundaravinayaga Temple," located at the center of the school premises, was renovated during his tenure.
• A massive rally was organized to emphasize the need for declaring ancient Tamil (Classical Tamil) as a classical language by the Government of India.
• The central hall, often visited by eminent Tamil scholars, was converted into a modern auditorium.
• A newly constructed "Tamil Perumandram" hosted scholars from various disciplines, where they united and demanded the declaration of Tamil as a classical language.
• One crore signatures were collected from villages and towns to support the demand for Tamil as a classical language.
• In 2004, the Umamaheswaranar Teacher Training Institute was established, followed by the Uma Maheswaranar College of Education.
• The large playground was reconstructed with an investment of over 10 lakhs, designed to host tournaments even at the highest levels. It stands as one of the largest and most spacious playgrounds in Tanjore town, adjacent to the school and college premises.