Tamil Nadu, 19 February (H.S.)

The Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, today paid humble tributes to the renowned scholar and literary critic, U.V. Saminatha Iyer, popularly known as 'Tamil Thatha', on his birth anniversary.

U.V. Saminatha Iyer's tireless efforts led to the revival of ancient Tamil literature from the Sangam period, restoring its glory and ensuring its timeless wisdom reaches future generations.

His contributions to preserving Tamil literature and cultural heritage have deepened society's connection with its linguistic and civilisational roots, strengthening the cultural and spiritual continuity of India.

According to Tamilnadu Raj Bhavan on X handle (https://x.com/rajbhavan_tn/status/1892069038144331925 ) stated, We pay our humble tributes to the 'Tamil Thatha' U.V. Saminatha Iyer on his birth anniversary. His tireless efforts revived ancient Tamil literature from the Sangam period, restored its glory and ensured that its timeless wisdom reaches future generations.

Further sated, By preserving Tamil literature and cultural heritage, he deepened the society's connection with its linguistic and civilisational roots, strengthening the cultural and spiritual continuity of India. The nation remains eternally grateful for his immense contributions in preserving this invaluable heritage and inspires us to cherish and celebrate it with pride and full satisfaction.

The Nation remains eternally grateful for his immense contributions to preserving this invaluable heritage, inspiring us to cherish and celebrate it with pride and satisfaction.

U.V. Saminatha Iyer was a distinguished scholar, literary critic, and historian who dedicated his life to the preservation and promotion of Tamil literature and culture.

His work has had a profound impact on the understanding and appreciation of Tamil heritage, both within India and globally.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary