Featured Historical Works
In 2015, the International Institute of Tamil Studies identified and digitized 172 extremely rare books from our library, ensuring their survival for future generations.
| Year | Title of the Work | Author / Significance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | Madurai 64 Thiruvilaiyadal Sar-guru Maalai | Sabapathi Mudaliar | Digitized |
| 1889 | Tamil Mozhi Varalaaru (History of Tamil Language) | Suriya Narayana Sastrigal | Digitized |
| 1894 | Nandha Mandala Sathakam | Mathru Boothaiyar (Krishna's story compared with Tolkappiyam) | Digitized |
| 1897 | Vada Venkata Narayana Sathakam | Tirupati Tirumala History | Digitized |
| 1905 | Oradi Sindhu (History of Thiru-gnana Sambandar) | Biographical Work | Digitized |
| 1911 | Thathuva-noo | Tamil translation of Advaita philosophy | Digitized |
| 1914 | Anandabodhini Magazine | 100-year-old articles on the growth of Tamil | Digitized |
| 1916 | Thondai Mandala Sarithiram | Regional History of North Arcot | Digitized |
Note: Our full archive contains over 3,000 volumes. The works listed above represent the oldest and most rare manuscripts recently restored by the government's preservation project.