Chennai, Feb. 12 -- The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) held a one-day
seminar on "Agasthiyar and Siddha Medicine," part of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0.
The event, a joint initiative of the Departments of Tamil and History, brought together
experts and enthusiasts to discuss the contributions of Agasthiyar to the Siddha system
of medicine.
Prof M. Krishnan, Vice-Chancellor of CUTN, inaugurated the seminar in the presence
of Prof R. Thirumurugan, Registrar.
In his inaugural address, Prof Krishnan highlighted Agasthiyar's multifaceted contributions,
emphasizing his influence on the Tamil language and his significant role in the development
of traditional medicine and its impact on human well-being, a PIB release today said...