The Department of Sculpture, established in September 1981 has undertaken more than a dozen research projects and brought out a four-volume Encyclopaedia of Hindu Iconography with Dr.Raju Kalidoss as Chief Editor. Concentration of research is mainly on the impact of Bhakti literature on the art and culture of India, in general and those of the State of TamilNadu in particular. Apart from facilities for doing research towards M.Phil. and Ph.D., the Department has a P.G programme in History, Art and Culture.
The well-designed University Library, resembling Indian Parliament building, with more than 1, 70,000 books, journals (345) and monographs, caters to the needs of the students, research community and the public. The rare books of different reputed Tamil scholars are the important collections of this Library. The library is open to all for research and academic activities. This Library is not only for the teachers, non-teaching staff and students of this university, but also it helps as learning centre for the public to enhance their knowledge and develop reading habit. However Membership to the library is restricted to the faculties and students of the Tamil University. It is also a reference centre for researchers and readers.
Hostel Facility
Separate Boys and Girls Hostels are available
Scholarship Facility
Scholarships available
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