Natana Kasinathan
Indian historian (1940–2025)
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Natana Kasinathan (1 November 1940 – 6 October 2025) was an Indian historian, archaeologist, author and epigraphist who is known for his work on inscriptions of Tamil Nadu.[1] He graduated from University of Madras in 1967.[2] He served as the Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[3] He is credited with reviving the inscriptions relating to early Tamil civilizations.[4] Kasinathan died on 6 October 2025, at the age of 84.[5]
Born
1 November 1940
Kasinathan
1 November 1940
Thoppalikuppam, South Arcot, Madras Province, British India
Died6 October 2025 (aged 84)
OccupationsArchaeologist, author
KnownforResearching Tamil civilization
Natana Kasinathan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kasinathan 1 November 1940 Thoppalikuppam, South Arcot, Madras Province, British India |
| Died | 6 October 2025 (aged 84) |
| Occupations | Archaeologist, author |
| Known for | Researching Tamil civilization |
Discoveries
Rock Art at Mallachandram.[6]
Journals
- 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[7]
- Kala : The journal of Indian Art History Congress 5 (1998–1999)[8]
- Kalvettu, Journal of Tamil Nadu State Department of Archeology
Books
- Ancient Industries of Tamil Nadu[9]
- Thamizhar Panpattu Sitharalgal[10]
- Vanniyar Varalaru II (History of Vanniyars Volume II)[11]
- Thamizhar Kasu Iyal
- Hero Stones in Tamilnadu[citation needed]
- Tamils Heritage
- Thonmai Thamizhum Thonmai Thamizharurum
- Samana Thadayam
- Muthil Mugizhdha Mutharaiyar