Department of Ancient Science

To collect, identify and document the esoteric ancient systems, scientific tradition, skills and technology of Tamils from different branches of Science, such as Agriculture, Astronomy, Mathematics, Animal Science, Plant Science, Marine Science, Physical Science and validating this knowledge in the context of the modern scientific knowledge.
To conduct research to bring those facts and figures to local community, scientific community and global information community.
To encourage research on indigenous culture and cultural properties and facilitate the documentation, storage retrieve and use of indigenous knowledge which are eco-friendly and applicable to the modern society.

The department has organized 12 seminars and 2 workshops and refresher courses
The faculty members of the department have completed 6 research projects
The faculty members have published 9 books and 3 books got best book award from Tamil Nadu State Government
This Department has produced 23 Ph.D and 42. M.Phil Theses

Dr. R. Srinivasan
Assistant Professor & Head of the Department