V. Vedachalam Honored with V Venkayya Epigraphy Award 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | V. Vedachalam receives the V Venkayya Epigraphy Award |
| Year | 2024 |
| Recipient | Dr. V. Vedachalam, renowned Tamil epigrapher and historian |
| Award Instituted by | Sunitha Madhavan, great-granddaughter of V. Venkayya |
| Associated Organization | Tamil Heritage Trust |
| Frequency of Award | Annual |
| Recipient's Scholarly Work | Authored/co-authored over 25 books on epigraphy, numismatics, temple art, religion, and society |
| Recipient's Career | 33-year tenure with the Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu; participated in excavations at Madurai, Tondi, Karur, Thiruththangal, Mangudi, Alagankulam, Keeladi |
| Lecture Delivered | Historical and political geography of Pandya Naadu |
| Key Points in Lecture | Importance of recording history accurately, avoiding distortions, and resisting sensationalism |
| Notable Attendees | V. Muralidharan (founder of Sevalaya) and S. Swaminathan (co-founder of Tamil Heritage Trust) |