Arulmigu Palaniandavar
College of Arts & Culture, Palani
Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture, Palani was founded by Arulmigu
Dandayudhapani Swami Tirukoil, Palani in 1963. The birth of this institution
marked not only the fulfillment of a long-felt need but also a great step
forward in the upliftment of the educational status of this part of Dindigul
District.
Thanks to
the remarkable zeal evinced by the trustees of the Tirukoil and the high moral
support extended to them by the then Chief Minister, Tiru M. Bakthavachalam as
well as by outstanding educationists like Dr. A. Lakshmanasamy Mudaliar and Rao
Sahib Captain Dr. D. Sivasubramania Mudaliar, the College took shape much
faster than expected and within a year it became a full-fledged first grade
college affiliated to Madras University.
The College
was affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University in 1969. The institution has now
come into its own as a first grade college of mighty proportions. The College
offers degree courses in eleven subjects and post-graduate courses in ten
subjects besides M. Phil and Ph.D. in some disciplines.
The College
is housed in the imposing buildings that stand on the Dindigul Road set against
sylvan background and overlooked by the sacred Palani Hills. Standing right at
the feet of the great Palani Āndavar, this temple of learning has drawn over
1400 votaries opting for various courses of study. Juxtaposed with the main
buildings of the College stand the no less imposing hostel buildings.
Arulmigu
Palani Āndavar College of Indian Culture was merged with the Arulmigu Palani
Āndavar College in 1981-82 and renamed as Arulmigu Palani Āndavar College of
Arts & Culture. We are confident that the day is not very far off when the
entire terrain in and around Sivagiripatti will be converted into a great
centre of learning -- almost a Shanti Niketan of the South.
The College
is run by Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Tirukkoil under the guidance of the
H.R. & C.E., (Admn.) Department, Chennai and is naturally committed to
certain ideals and principles which are in tune with the greatest traditions of
Indian life and Culture. It believes in and follows a pattern of curricular
activities that is inseparably bound up with the pattern of values and
traditions symbolized by the great temple of the sacred Palani Hills.
The College begins its day's work with prayer in the shape of a
melodious hymn in praise of Lord Muruga broadcast over a network of microphone
speakers throughout the College premises. We begin our day with hand raised in
bhakti reminding ourselves of the temple over the Hill and invoking His
blessing on all our humble efforts to serve the community and ourselves. Every
staff member, every student, parent and every one who walks into portals of
this institution is therefore, called upon to identify himself with the way of
life symbolized by that prayer.
For more information contact:
Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture
Palani - 624 602 India
Tel. (91) 04545-42247
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| Main classroom and administration building, Palaniandavar College of Arts & Culture |
| College dormitories |
| Sports and studies at the foot of Palani Malai |
| Computer section boasts dozens of new networked computers |
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Succession of Principals
PRINCIPAL
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PERIOD
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Tiru. S.
Arumuga Mudaliar, MA.,B.O.L.,LT.
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20.06.63
to 01-09-63
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Tiru. S.
Lakshminarayanan, MA., L.T.
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02-09-63
to 08-06-65
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Tiru. R.
Arumugam, MA.,L.T.
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09-06-65
to 08-06-66
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Tiru. K.K.
Arunachalam, MA.
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09-06-66
to 30-06-84
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Tiru. S.
Saratchandran MA.
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01-07-84to
18-06-86
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Tiru. R.S.
Chandransekaran, MA.,D.S.S.C.
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19-06-86
to 31-05-88
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Dr.
(Miss.) A. Punugu, B.Sc., (Hons) M.S. (TulaneI, Ph.D. (Tnontol)
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01-06-88
to 31-05-90
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Tiru. S.
Saratchandran, MA., (Principal in charge)
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01-06-90
to 30-09-91
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Tiru. TR.
Srinivasan, MA.
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01-10-91
to 31-05-94
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Tiru. N.
Sivaramakrishnan, MA., M.Phil., (Principal in-charge)
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01-06-94
to 22-12-94
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Dr. S.
Jeyabalan, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.
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23-12-94
to date
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College Council
Dr. S.
Jeyabalan, M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.
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President
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Tiru. S.
Velusamy, M.A.
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Tamil
Department
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Tiru. K.
Rathinavelu, M.A. M.Phil.
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English
Department
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Tiru. C.
Subbarayalu., M.A., M.Phil.
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History
Department
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Dr. Y.
Kandasamy, M.A., R.D.,
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Indian
Culture Dept.
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Tiru. R.
Arunachalam, M.Sc., M.Rhil.,Dip.
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SADP
Physics Dept.
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Tiru. V.K.
Ravi, M.Sc.
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Chemistry
Department
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Tiru. R.
Rajagopal, M.Sc., M.Phil.
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Botany
Department
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Tiru. C.
Selvam, M.A., M.Phil.
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Economics
Department
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Tiru. Y.
Gopal M.Com., M.Phil.
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Commerce
Department
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Tiru. R.
Bangarusamy, M.A., M.R.Ed., M.Phil.
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Director
of Physical Ed.
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Tiru. R.
Ponnusamy, M.Sc.
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Mathematics
Dept.
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Dr. S.
Arunachalam, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
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Zoology
Dept.
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