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Tamil Epigrapher V. Vedachalam Honoured with Prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award
Dr. Vedachalam’s impressive body of work includes:
ØAuthorship and co-authorship of over 25 books
ØTopics spanning epigraphy, numismatics, temple art, religion, and society
The V Venkayya Epigraphy Award:
V. Venkayya was the first Indian to hold the position of Chief Epigraphist to the government of India.
Award Details
Instituted by: Sunitha Madhavan, great-granddaughter of V. Venkayya
Associated organization: Tamil Heritage Trust
Frequency: Annual
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