Tamil literature has references to several types of watercrafts. Kalam, vanji, ambi, navai are some of the watercrafts mentioned in early Tamil texts. Sangam literature presents the contexts in which these watercrafts are used such as long-distance navigation, inland navigation and for coastal transport. Medieval inscriptions too refer to the use of watercrafts for applications like maintaining irrigation tanks and long-distance trade.
In his talk, Dr Selvakumar explores these references to watercraft in Tamil literature and inscriptions.
Dr. Selvakumar is a faculty member in the Department of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University, Thanjavur. Earlier he was a faculty member in the Department of Epigraphy and Archaeology. He completed doctoral research and post-doctoral research from Deccan College, Pune. He was a faculty member at Centre for Heritage Studies, Tripunithura, Kerala and a NTICVAM (Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum) Visiting Researcher at the Centre for Maritime Archaeology, Southampton University. His research interests include archaeology of India, prehistory, heritage management, maritime history and archaeology, archaeological theory, heritage management, history of science and technology, Indian Ocean Cultural interactions, and ecocriticism.
Rare Architectural Forms in Temples of Karnataka: Dr M S Krishna Murthy. May 1, 2021
Dr M S Krishna Murthy, former Professor and Chairman, Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, talks about some of the intriguing architectural forms found in the temples of Karnataka. These include vastu mandalas and vastu kumbhas, suspension roofs, Vrittaya shikaras, rare forms of Buddhist chaityas and many more.
About Dr M S Krishna Murthy
Dr Krishna Murthy, popularly known as Prof MSK, specialises in Indian Temple Architecture and Sculpture, Epigraphical studies and archaeological excavations of the early and medieval periods. He has written ten books, authored over a hundred scholarly papers and has been a guide for several PhD students. He has made numerous signal contributions to the field, especially in the excavation and interpretation of the site of Talakad. He has been instrumental in the discovery of many archaeological sites, artefacts and inscriptions which have led to the subsequent study and better understanding of the history of the region. Prof MSK serves on several academic Boards and Councils.
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