Our Journey

A Century of Community, Service, and Literature

Our History

On November 27, 1914, the Samarasa Sanmarga Sangam was founded in the village of Pudupalayam as a collective vision of the community. Led by Pulavar Pu. Pa. Masilamani, several village elders joined hands to establish a "Dharma Dravida Kalasaalai" in a small rented building.

Recognized as the first library established in the old North Arcot region, it quickly grew from a local reading room into a premier institution for historical preservation. For over a century, we have served as a guardian of Tamil literature, housing thousands of books that date back as far as the mid-19th century.

"Our mission is to maintain a community-centered space where the intellectual wealth of Tamil literature is preserved and shared with all seekers of knowledge, regardless of background."

Historical Milestones

1914: Foundation of the Sangam and Free Library on November 27th.
1936: Hosted a historic welcome address for Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru during his visit on October 6th.
2014: Celebration of the Centenary Year, marking 100 years of continuous service.
2015: Collaborative project with the International Institute of Tamil Studies to digitize 172 of our rarest manuscripts.
2020: Pivoted to COVID-19 Relief Charity Work, supporting the local community with food and essential supplies during the pandemic.
2023: Expanded Community Works, including health awareness programs and environmental conservation initiatives.
2025: Launched Free Education Classes for school children, providing academic support and literacy programs to the underprivileged.

Trustee Administration

Current Leadership

N. Kandavel

President

N. Vijayababu

Secretary

K. Arunraj

Treasurer

The trust operates as a registered non-profit organization dedicated to literary preservation and social service, including educational support and community events.