Chennai: ‘retirement from your work, but never retire your mind’ Isn’t the saying that is easy to obey.
The famous archaeologist and Padma Bhushan Awardee R Nagaswamy will be in accordance with the saying.
At the age of 91, his latest book, ‘Senthamizh Naadum Pandbum was published earlier this year.
On Sunday, he breathed his last at his residence in Besant Nagar.
He survived two sons and two daughters.
Nagaswamy who became the founder of the Archaeological Department of Tamil Nadu in 1966 has served under four major ministers in his role to retirement in 1988.
He has served as a curator for Arts and Archaeology at the Government Museum in Chennai for five years before becoming Director of Archaeological Department .
Born on August 10, 1930, Nagaswamy completed his master in Sanskrit from Madras University and his doctorate in Indian art from Pune.
A man with a variety of interests, his works touches art, archeology, epigraphy, temple rituals and philosophies, among others.
Determination of many awards throughout the world, he was awarded the Kaimamani Award by the state government and in 2018 he was given to Padma Bhushan.
The famous voice and light program in Thirumalai Nayakar is expensive in Madurai is the idea of ​​Nagaswamy.
A South Indian bronze expert, he emerged as a witness at the London High Court, in the case of London Nataraja and explained by the court as an uneven expert in his subject.
“His enthusiasm for learning and conveying knowledge to the next generation is unmatched.
Age never stops it from traveling widely to give lectures and for research.
Even during a pandemic, he made him busy by attending online lectures and publishing books,” Rama said.
Devi Sekhar, Professor Sanskrit at a City College and a colleague of Nagaswamy, who also made a documentary in his life.
Nagaswamy has written more than 100 books – some of them are, ‘Southern Indian Bronzes’ Masters Pieces,’ Tantric Cultus in Aspects of Arts and South Indian Architecture.
Some of his works like ‘Thirukkural: A summary of the Sastras’, who claimed that the Bait was rooted in the Vedic tradition that attracted controversy.
Some politicians and historians spend their deaths.
“The future generation will never forget the contribution of Thiru R Nagaswamy towards popularizing a vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu.
His desire to history, epigraphy and archeology is noticed.
It is told by his death.
Condolences to their family and friends.
Om Shanti,” Prime.
Minister Narendra Modi Tweeted.