Mr. Ponnuthurai Chandrasegaram
Mr. Ponnuthurai Chandrasegaram
Senior Lecturer Grade II
B.A. [Hons] (Jaffna), M.A. (Jaffna,), M.A. (madras), M.A.(Peradeniya), M.A. (Annamalai), Ph.D (Thanjavur)
- segaram@univ.jfn.ac.lk
- 021 223 2398
Academic Profile
Activities
Admin Roles
Awards
Publications
Teaching
Academic Profile
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in (Saiva Siddhanta), University of Jaffna
- Master of Arts in Saiva Siddhanta, University of Jaffna
- Master of Arts in Comparative Religion and Philosophy with Specialization in Saiva Siddhanta, University of Madras
- Master of Arts in Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
- Master of Arts in Philosophy, Annamalai University
- D. in Saiva Siddhantha at Tamil University, Thanjavur
- Diploma in Sanskrit (One year), University of Madras
- Post Graduate Diploma in Ethics and Human Resource Management (18 Months), University of Madras
Activities
- Member of Board of Faculty of Hindu Studies
- Member of Jaffna Science Association
- Member of Editorial Committee and Panel of Reviewers of a Conference Proceedings of First International Saiva Conference – 2016 on “Elements of Saiva Culture and Thoughts of Social Harmony as Expounded in the Sivagamas and Thirumurais” (ISSN 2478-0634) published by Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
- Member of Editorial Committee and Panel of Reviewers of a Conference Proceedings of Second International Saiva Conference – 2017 on “The Excellence of Saiva Siddhantha and Sri Lankan Contributions Towards it” (ISSN 2478-0634) published by Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
- Resource Person for conducting Advanced level Seminar for the subjects of Hinduism and Hindu Civilization, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka.
- Resource Person for conducting Teaching Programme for the subject of Social Harmony and Communication Skills for the Bachelor of Arts First Year, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
- Responsible Person for prior-assessment of curriculum and the development of curriculum for the discipline of Hindu Philosophy (Saiva Siddhanta).
Admin Roles
- Students Counsellor, Faculty of Hindu Studies, University of Jaffna 2020/2021
Awards
- Common Wealth Scholarships of 2016 from Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for completing the Ph.D. in Saiva Siddhantha.
Publications
2017
- Published in 2017. ‘The Yoga System in Saiva Siddhanta – Based on Sivagamas’, Second International Saiva Conference – 2017.
- ‘The Excellence of Saiva Siddhantha and SriLankan Contributions Towards it’ (ISSN 2478-0634), Department of Hindu Civilization, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (21, 22, 23 April 2017).
2016
- ‘Maya in Thirumanthiram’, Annual Research Session- 2015, ‘Thirumanthiram’ (ISBN 978), Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka (04, 05 April 2015) Published in 2016.
- ‘Saiva Siddhanta Education in 21st Century’, Hindu Research Conference – 2015
- ‘The Historical Development Trend of Hindu Religion in Sri Lanka’, All Ceylon Hindu Congress, Sri Lanka, Published in 2016.
- ‘Sarvagnanoththra Agama – the view of Sivagnana Munivar’, First International Saiva Conference – 2016,
- ‘Elements of Saiva Culture and Thoughts of Social Harmony as Expounded in the Sivagamas and Thirumurais’ (ISSN 2478-0634), Department of Hindu Civilization, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (12, 13, 14 February 2016).
- ‘Tirumuraiyum Saivaththiruneriyum’, Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka (April 2016)
2015
- International Centre for Research & Development, Sri Lanka and International University of Japan and Asian Studies International Journal Volume 1,p: 43-48, January 2015 (ISSN:2279-1949), Unique Conferences Canada Publication.
- ‘Upanishads theory of Meikandar’, Palkalai, Volume VII, Part -01, 2015, The Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- ‘Thaththuvavilakkam and the Commentary of Sri Kasivasi Senthinathaiyar’, Cintanai, Volume XV, Part-02, July-2015 (ISSN: 2478-1061) The Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, SriLanka.
- ‘A Comparative Study of the Concept of God in Islam and Saiva Siddhanta’, Second International Symposium -2015
- ‘Empowering National Development through Religions, Languages, Culture and Society’, (p: 89-98) (ISBN:978-955-627-061-7), Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (04 March 2015).
- ‘Sivasaththy Concept in Thiruvasakam’, Annual Research Session – 2014, ‘Tiruvatavurarum Saivatiruneriyum’ (P: 201-226) (ISBN 978-955-9233-37-4), Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka (18, 19, 20 July 2014) Published in 2015
2014
- ‘Religious Harmony and Communication between Hinduism and Buddhism in Sri Lanka’, Second International Conference on Asian Studies 2014 (ICAS 2014) (ISBN 978-955-4543-22-5)
- ‘Religious Harmony in the View of Saiva Siddhanta–Specially Based on the Thoughts of Arumuga Navalar’, Volume II, International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)-2014 ‘Empowering People Towards Sustainable Development’, (p:24-38) (ISSN: 2362-0536), Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (14, 15 March 2014).
- ‘Periapuranam – The View of P.Kailasapathy’, Volume II, International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)-2014 “Empowering People Towards Sustainable Development” (p:120-131) (ISSN: 2362-0536), Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (14, 15 March 2014).
- ‘Bramasuthram in the View of Saiva Siddhanta – A Research’, Volume -3, International Conference, ‘Tamil Literature and Documents in the View of Usage’, (p: 1166-1174) (ISBN 978-93-81006-83-2), Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Enathur, Kanchipuram, India (25, 26 September 2014).
- ‘Sivaaththuvitha Saivapaadiam in the Perspective of Saiva Siddhanta – An Introduction’, Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE) – 2014, “Accelerated Regional Development” (P: 287-295) (ISSN No: 2279 – 1922), University of Jaffna,Sri Lanka (18, 19 December 2014).
- ‘The Mukdhi Concept of Kaaraikkaal Ammaiyar’, Annual Research Session – 2014,
- ‘Religious Harmony in Sri Lanka’, Volume 18, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE 2014) (p: 647) (ISSN: 1391-4111) (ISBN: 978-955-589-180-6), Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya (04, 05 July 2014).
- ‘Contribution of Sri Lankan Scholars to the Development of the Education of Saiva Siddhanta Logic (Tarka)’, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches – 2014.
- ‘Harnessing Knowledge and Harmonizing Diversities’ (p : 75-76) (ISSN: 2386-1509), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (13, 14 August 2014).
- ‘Sivajnana Siddhiyar Suvapakka Urai of Gnanapirakasar’, 3rd International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka (ICE) – 2014
- ‘Sustainable Development through Innovations’, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (04, 05 December 2014) Published as CD.
- ‘Contemporary Goddess Worship in Jaffna’, Conference on Female Deities & Devotion in Sri Lanka –Ritual, Representation & Resilience, Department of Fine Arts, University of Jaffna With support from Centre for Poverty Analysis, Colombo (24, 25, 26 April 2014).
2012
- ‘Anmacitsathy Pramana – The power of self-according to Saiva Siddhanta’, UGC Sponsored National Seminar of “Meikanda Sattirangal”, Department of Saiva Siddhanta, University of Madras, India (29 March 2012).
2009
- ‘Islamic Sufism and Saiva Siddhanta’, International Symposium – 2009 on ‘Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims’ (p: 31-32), Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (24, 25, 26 October 2009).
2008
- ‘The Contribution of Kasivasi Senthinathaiyar in Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy’, Volume – 3, Forth International Conference of Saiva Siddhanta – 2008 (p:141-154), Tharumapura Aadheenam, International Research Institute of Saiva Siddhanta, Myladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India (21, 22, 23 March 2008).
Editing of classical works
- ‘Jodhida Vachakam First Book’, T.Kanapathipillai; M.Sinnappu, Kala Arani Publication, Kokuvil 2011.
Teaching
Specialized Area
- Indian Philosophy
- Sivagamas
- Textual Study of Saiva Sidhdhanta
- Saiva Sidhdhanta in Thirumurais
- Saiva Sidhdhanta in Sri Lanka
- Histrorical Development of Saivism
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Hindu Philosophy, Department of Civilization 05.2008 – 22.12.2008
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Hindu Philosophy, Department of Civilization 10.2017 – 12.10.2018
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Hindu Philosophy, Department of Civilization 05.2008 – 01.01.2019 – 31.01.2021.
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Hindu Philosophy, Department of Civilization 02.2008 – 31.01.2022
- Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master of Arts Degree in Saiva Siddhanta Course ) 11.2016 – 30.06.2017.
- Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master of Arts Degree in Saiva Siddhanta Course ) 19-01-2019- 31-08-2019
- Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master of Arts Degree in Saiva Siddhanta Course ) 07-12-2019- 30-12-2020.
- Teaching Fellow (Part-Time) University of Madras 01-06 – 201101-06-2016