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Dr. Thambipillai Megarajah

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Dr. Thambipillai Megarajah
Ph.D. in Tamil (EUSL), M.Phil. in Tamil (EUSL), B.A.Hons (EUSL), PgD in Education (NIE)
Lecturer (Unconfirmed) in Tamil

E-Mail: megarajaht@esn.ac.lk

Biography

Full Name : Thambipillai Megarajah
Academic Position: Lecturer (Unconfirmed) in Tamil 

Address: 

Permanent: 30/4A, 4th Cross, Kallady – Velur, Batticaloa.
Official: Department of Tamil Studies, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai.
Nationality: Sri Lankan Tamil
Sex: Male
Civil Status: Married
School attended: BT/BW/Arasadithivu Vigneswara Maha Vidyalayam
Contacts: Telephone : office: +94 65 224 0002
Mobile: +94 77 228 3313
E-Mail: megarajaht@esn.ac.lk

University Education

  • Ph.D. in Tamil, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2019 – 2022 
    Title of Research: Literary Works of German Diaspora Tamil Writers – Social, Cultural Perspective
  • M.Phil. in Tamil, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2011 – 2018
    Title of Research: Kannaki Literature in Sri Lankan Tamil Literary Tradition.
  • B.A.Hons. (Second Class – Upper Division) in Tamil, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2003-2007
  • Post graduate Diploma in Education(Merit), National Institute of Education, 2019

Academic Profession

  • Lecturer(Unconfirmed) in Tamil at the Department of Tamil Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 10th  October  2022 to up to date

Links to Publications

 

Publications

Books of Scholarly work Published in the relevant field

  1. Megarajah, T., (2020). Eelam Tamil Poetry in the view of Postcolonial,  Kumaran Book House, Colombo – Chennai,  ISBN: 978-955-659-671-7
  2. Megarajah, T., (2020). Diaspora Tamil Literature in the view of Multiple faced,  Kumaran Book House, Colombo – Chennai,  ISBN: 978-955-659-670-0
  3. Megarajah,T., (2016). Characters of Chilappathikaaram epic and  Kannagi Valakkurai epic: A comparative Study,  Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa, ISBN: 978-955-53621-4-6
  4. Megarajah, T., (2015). Ullirunthu Veliye (உள்ளிருந்து வெளியே) (Research Articles): Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa, ISBN: 978-955-53621-8-4

Editing of Collections of Essays and Books  

  1. Megarajah,T., (ed) (2023), ‘Minminihal’ (மின்மினிகள்) - Collection of Poetry,  Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa, ISBN: 978-624-93147-0-2
  2. Megarajah,T., (ed) (2019), ‘Eelaththu Navina Ilakiyangal – Padaippaalarkal – Thadangal’ of Professor S.Yogarajah (பேராசிரியர் செ.யோகராசாவின் ஈழத்து நவீன இலக்கியங்கள் – படைப்பாளர்கள் – தடங்கள்) Suthandira Aaivu Vaddam, Batticaloa, ISBN: 978-955-53621-9-1
  3. Megarajah,T., (ed) (2004), ‘Eany – Collection of Poetry (ஏணி கவிதைத் தொகுதி),  Past Pupils’ Association of Arasadithivu Vigneswara Maha Vidyalayam, Batticaloa.

Creative work in literature 

  1. Mera (Megarajah), (2020). Kollappadda Engalathu Vaakkumoolam(collection of poetry) (கொல்லப்பட்ட எங்களது வாக்குமூலம்), Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.
  2. Mera (Megarajah), (2020). Paadi Mazhilvom (Children songs) (பாடி மகிழ்வோம்), Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.
  3. Mera (Megarajah), (2019). Mana Maattam (collection of short story) (மனமாற்றம் சிறுகதைத் தொகுதி), Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.
  4. Mera (Megarajah), (2011). Manakkaadu (collection of poetry) (மனக்காடு கவிதைத் தொகுதி), Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.
  5. Mera (Megarajah), (2007). Kaalaththin Kaayangal (collection of poetry) (காலத்தின் காயங்கள்), Thamiliyat Kalaham, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  6. Mera (Megarajah), (2005). Kalangiya Vaanam (collection of poetry) (கலங்கிய வானம்), Thamiliyat Kalaham, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

 

Research Papers Published in Journals 

  1. Megarajah, T. (2023, January). “Kannagi Valakkurai epic and religious and caste dominance of the Tamil community”, Shanlax: International Journal of Tamil Research, Vol. 7, Issue 3, ISSN: 2583-0449, PP.122-132.
  2. Megarajah, T. (2022, December).  “A Voice of protest against sexual violence in ‘Idaaveni’ Short Story Collection of Nirupa”, Maayan International Journal of Tamil Research (MIJTR), Vol.2, Issue 4, ISSN: 2583-0449, PP.111-118.
  3. Megarajah, T. (2020). Tamil Diaspora Community in German Tamil Diaspora Literature, inam: International E_Journal of Tamil Studies, Vol.6, issue.23, Trichy. ISSN: 2455-0531.
  4. Megarajah, T. (2020). Shangam Literature in the view of Archeology (Presenting Archaeological Evidence of Keelady) International Refereed Journal of Tamil Studies Research (IRJTSR), Vol. 02, Issue 03, July to August 2020. ISSN: 2582-5313.
  5. Megarajah, T. (2020). Travel Experience and Life Immigrants by Boat, Shanlax: International Journal of Tamil Research, vol.5, Issue: 1, 90-97, ISSN: 2454-3993.
  6. Megarajah, T. (2020). Postcolonial ideology and  Eelam Tamil Poetry, 'Mozhithal', Vol. 6, No. 2, Suthanthira Aievu Vaddam, Batticaloa.ISSN:2386-1630.
  7. Megarajah, T. (2020). Kannagi Valakkurai epic - An Analysis, Puthiya Aaaraaiechi, India.
  8. Megarajah, T. (2020). A Study of Paandiuran's Poems, Shanlax: International Journal of Tamil Research, vol.4, Issue 5, Madurai.ISSN: 2454-3993.
  9. Megarajah, T. (2020). The Importance of the novel Uyirvaasam by Thaamaichelvi in the History of Australia’s Tamil Novels, Journal of Tamil Peraivu (Print & online Journal) Vol.9, No.1, Department of Indian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of Malaya. ISSN 2289-8379
  10. Megarajah, T. (2019). Bharathi’s influence on the growth of modern Tamil Poetry (Based on the Bharathi’s literary forms), Journal of Tamil Peraivu (Print & online Journal) Vol.8, No.2, Department of Indian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of Malaya. ISSN:2289-8379.
  11. Megarajah, T. (2019). Life Problems of Tamil Community in Diaspora Novels, Maanudam Journal, Issue 4, Manudam Publication, Madurai.
  12. Megarajah, T. (2019). Eelam Muchandi Literary Tradition – A Study, Shanlax: International Journal of Tamil Research, vol. 4, Issue 2, Madurai. ISSN: 2454-3993.
  13. Megarajah, T. (2019). Humanistic Characters in chilappathikaaram epic - A Review, , Shanlax: International Journal of Tamil Research, volume:4, Issue 1, Madurai. ISSN:2454-3993.
  14. Megarajah, T. (2019). Eelam children's songs in the view of psychological, Maanudam Journal, Issue 5, Maanudam Publication, Madurai.
  15. Megarajah, T. (2020). Battlefield songs of Shangam Period avvaiyaar, Avvai Magazine, Kathiravan Pattimanrapperavai, Batticaloa.pp.47-52, ISBN:978-624-5372-00-3
  16. Megarajah, T. (2015). Kannakiyamman worship in the Paduwankarai area of Batticaloa, mugavari magazine, Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa. pp. 44-52.
  17. Megarajah, T. (2014). German Diaspora Tamil Literature - A View, ‘Gnanam’, 175th Special Issue, Diaspora Literature of Eelam.  pp. 553-567, ISBN:978-955-8354-48-3
  18. Megarajah, T. (2014). Role of Maruththuvichchi in Traditional Medicine, Pen Magazine, Vol. 19, Number- 02, Sooriya Women's Development Centre, Batticaloa. pp. 26-31. ISSN:1391-6122
  19. Megarajah, T.  Concepts of Community Awareness as Shown in Kannagi Valakkurai epic (Eelam) – A view, Prof. Dr. Akila Sivasankar (Editor), Patrician College of Arts and Sciences - Chennai – 20, Dharani Publishing House, 2014, pp.484-492.
  20. Megarajah, T. (2012). K. Maheswaralingam in Batticaloa Culture, Mugavari Magazine, Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.  pp. 10-12.
  21. Megarajah, T. (2012). Eelam War Melody songs: Some Observations, Gnanam, Issue 150, Eelam War Literature Special.pp.269-274, ISBN:978-955-8354-47-6
  22. Megarajah, T. (2012). Service of Past Period Works and Present Challenges of Maruththuvichi in Batticaloa Traditional Medicine, Kalappu, District Secretariat, Batticaloa. pp. 52-55.

 

 Research Paper Presentation at National/ International Conferences/ Symposia

 

  1. Megarajah, T.  “Descriptions of Women in “Inna Naatpathu” and “Iniyavai Naatpathu” in the 4th International Tamil Research Conference organized by Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna on 7th August, 2023.( ISBN: 978-624-6160-21-1,PP.311-317)
  2. Megarajah, T.  “Literary Works of Poet Vaasudevan” in the “Sirupoluthil Koodal” Organized by Department of Cultural Affairs, Batticaloa District on 11th February 2023.
  3. Megarajah, T.  “Kannagi Valakkurai epic and Dominance” in the “Muttam: Koodal 23” organized by Department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province, Trincomalee on 3rd December, 2023. (by virtual mode - Zoom: Meeting id 81983988227)
  4. Megarajah, T. “Keelady Archaeological Evidence  in the view of Literature” in the  Second International Tamil research Conference, organized by the Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna on 16th November 2021
  5. Megarajah, T.  “Folk Medicine Traditions of Batticaloa District” in the Second International Research Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, organized by the Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura  on  18th December 2020.
  6. Megarajah, T. “Thirukkural in the view of Ecology” World Thirukkural Conference, Jaffna Sri Lanka, 21st February 2020
  7. Megarajah, T.   “Aattupppadai ilakkiyangalil Vilimpunilai Makkal” (ஆற்றுப்படை இலக்கியங்களில் விளிம்புநிலை மக்கள்) 1st International Tamil Research Conference. organized by Department of Tamil, University of Jaffna on 10th  January 2020.
  8. Megarajah, T.  “uththiyaadkalukku Seithal Sadangu”  (உத்தியாட்களுக்குச் செய்தல் சடங்கு ) : Study Based on Paduwankarai Area of Batticaloa District , National Conference - (NC-SVIAS), organized by Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 23rd January 2020
  9. Megarajah, T. “Samakaala Vaazhvin Aavanappaduththalaaga Amaiyum Ulloor Pulavarhalin Paadalgal” (சமகால வாழ்வின் ஆவணப்படுத்தலாக அமையும் உள்ளூர்ப் புலவர்களின் பாடல்கள்) (A study based on the songs of Ketharapillai in the International Conference  (IC-SVIAS) Organized by Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, on 18th July 2018
  10. Megarajah, T.  “Madhavi in Silappathikaram and Silampukooral” in the  World Tamil Literary Mapping International Conference organized by the Manonmaniyam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli on 2nd February 2018
  11. Megarajah, T.  Maruththuvichchi medicine in Traditional medicine and its current status (A study based on the Paduankarai Area of Batticaloa) in the International Conference  (IC-SVIAS) on Traditional Arts in the Context of Globalization organized by Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, on 2017
  12. Megarajah, T.  The Role of Kannaki Valakkurai epic in Batticaloa Kanniyamman Ritual Worship - A Study in the Third International Conference on Contemporary Management(ICCM – 2016), organized by University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka on 29th July 2016
  13. Megarajah, T.  “Ilakkiya Paaththirangalin oodaaka pasumai Manithaayaththaik kaddamaiththal” (இலக்கியப் பாத்திரங்களினூடாக பசுமை மனிதாயத்தைக் கட்டமைத்தல்) (A Study Presenting the Character of Madhavi in Silapathikaram) in the International Research Conference organized by University of Jaffna on 12th August 2016
  14. Megarajah, T.  “Batticaloa Regional Ritual Songs in the situation of Globalization” in the  International Conference  (IC-SVIAS) organized  by Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 16th September 2016
  15. Megarajah, T. “Humanitarian Characters in the Kannagi Valakkurai Epic in the International Conference (ICE) Organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 11th March 2016
  16. Megarajah, T.  Heroic Characters in Kannagi Valakkurai Epic: A Study of Vediarasan, organized by Kannagi ilakkiya Koodal on  26th June 2016
  17. Megarajah, T.  “Folk Songs of Eastern Sri Lanka” in the Eastern Province Tamil Literature Festival organized by  Department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province on 7th November 2015
  18. Megarajah, T.  Madhavi in Kannagi Valakkurai epic and Silambukooral epic - A Comparative Study in the 12th Annual Research Session organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 01st December 2015
  19. Megarajah, T.  Child rearing in diaspora countries and the challenges  (A study that presented the works of the diaspora) in the International Conference on Contemporary Management Studies (ICCM) organized by Faculty of management Studies, University of Jaffna on 12th June 2015
  20. Megarajah, T.  Madhavi in Silapathikaram and Kannagi Valakkurai Epic: A Comparative Study in the 11th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on  12th of February 2015
  21. Megarajah, T.  Life of German Tamils as revealed through Parthipan's short stories, International Seminar on the History and Lives of Diaspora Tamils organized by World Tamil Research Institute, Singapore on 31st May 2014

Work of Criticism

Work of Criticism: (Books Review in Tamil)

  1. Reviewer of a short story book in the title of “Vallamai Thaarayo” (வல்லமை தாராயோ) written by the author, Mattale Perumal Vadivelan, Published by ‘Colombo Kalai Ilakkiya Vaddam’ on October 15th 2023. 
  2. Reviewer of a short novel book in the title of “Alakudai Neezhalavar” (அழகுடை நீளலவர்) written by A.M.C.Velalakan, Published by Tamil Sangam, Batticaloa on February 26th 2023.
  3. Reviewer of a Collection of Poetry book in the title of “Kanaddi” (கனட்டி) written by T.Malarchelvan, Published by Maruka, Batticaloa on March 26th 2022.
  4. Reviewer of a Collection of Poetry book in the title of “Antharakkilaigal” (அந்தரங்கக்கிளை) written by Vijanseer, Published by Tamil Sangam, Batticaloa on January 1st  2023.
  5. Reviewer of a short story book in the title of “Puliya Maram” (புளிய மரம்) written by the author, Karavai M.Thayalan, Published by Magudam Kalai ilakkiya Vaddam on October 14th 2018. 
  6. Reviewer of a novel book in the title of “Karppa Nilam” (கர்ப்ப நிலம்) written by Kuna Kaviyalagan, Published by Magudam Kalai ilakkiya Vaddam, Batticaloa on April 29th 2018.
  7. Reviewer of a novel book in the title of “Salliththivu” (சல்லித்தீவு) written by Kavignar Kunaretnam, Published by Magudam Kalai ilakkiya Vaddam, Batticaloa on February 03rd  2018.
  8. Reviewer of a Collection of Poetry book in the title of “Vanna Ennangal” (வண்ண எண்ணங்கள்) written Mukilvaanan, Published by Batticaloa Tamil Sangam on  Januay 31st 2016.
  9. Reviewer of a short story book in the title of “sila manitharkalum sila niyaayankalum” (சில மனிதர்களும் சில நியாயங்களும்) written by the author, Karavai M.Thayalan, Published by Magudam Kalai ilakkiya Vaddam on October 13th 2017. 
  10. Reviewer of a Collection of Poetry book in the title of “Thamizh Paavai thaippaavai” (தமிழ்ப்பாவை தைப்பாவை) written by Vaakarai Vaanan, Published by thamizh Thaaie Varalaattup Peravai, Batticaloa on 12th October 2017.
  11. Reviewer of a Magazine in the title of “Then sittu” ” (தேன் சிட்டு) Published by ‘Divisional Secretariat, Manmunai North on October 01st  2016. 

 

Editor of Magazine

  1. Veli Magazine (Vol.05) (2007) Published by Student Union, Faculty of Arts and culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  2. Mugavari Magazine (Vol.03) (2015) Published by Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.
  3. Mugavari Magazine (Vol.02) (2013) Published by Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.
  4. Mugavari Magazine (Vol.01) (2012) Published by Paddipalai Area Arts Literature Social Development Organization, Batticaloa.

Research Interest

  1. Folklore
  2. History of Tamil Literature
  3. Ancient Tamil Poetry
  4. Tamil Modern Literature
  5. Criticism 
  6. Cultural Studies

Teaching

  1. History of Sri Lankan Tamil Literature
  2. Contemporary Sri Lankan Tamil Literature
  3. Tamil Language Skills
  4. Literature of Tamil Diaspora
  5. Epics in Tamil
  6. World Literature
  7. Development of Modern Tamil Poetry
  8. Tamil Novel and Short Story
  9. South Asian Literature
  10. Tamil ancient literature

Awards

  1. “Paadi Mazhilvom” (பாடி மகிழ்வோம்) : Received the Best book Award under Children Literature category by department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province, Trincomalee for the Eastern Province Literary Festival 2020.
  2. “Eelam Tamil Poetry in the view of Postcolonial”: Received the Best book Award under research category by Thuraivi Foundation, Colombo in 2020.
  3. “Ilangkalaingar Viruthu” (இளங்கலைஞர் விருது) : Received the Best Literature Works by department of Cultural Affairs, Eastern Province, Trincomalee for the Eastern Province Literary Festival 2021.

Positions Held

  1. Lecturer (Unconfirmed) in Tamil, Department of Tamil Studies, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka with effect from 10.10.2022 up to date.
  2. Student Counselor for Faculty of Arts & Culture from 03.05.2023 up to date.
Last Updated
27-Nov-2023