“Gauthama Neelambaran” ( Born on 14th-June 1948, Left this world on 14'th
September 2015) is an Eminent Journalist & Novelist rendering
unprecedented service for more than forty years in Tamil literary world.
His
contributions to Tamil Literature starts with his first work “Buddharin Punnagai” - a Tamil short story.
This story was published in “Swadesamitran”
– Tamil daily newspaper during the year 1970.
He had
penned over 200 short stories on History and social genre, poems, articles and
65 Historical Novels and Dramas. Many of his historical plays has been
broadcasted in “All India Radio” and telecasted in Chennai Doordharsan TV
Channel. He had generously contributed foreword for over 300 books by fellow
writers. He had also penned down over 10 Spiritual books on Hindu Religion
& Philosophy.
He had
worked in various famous & Prestigious Tamil Journals like Deepam, Idhayam Pesugiradhu, Gnana Bhoomi, Mayan, Maniyan
Matha Ithazh, Ananda Vikatan, Kungumam, Muththaram and Kunguma Chimizh
for over 40 years and retired from his journalist job in October 2014.
For the past
10 years (from year 2004 to September2015, he was holding a position in Potraamarai – a Tamil literary association driven
by Sri Ela Ganesan of TN BJP, and he was actively participating in
it. This position was so close to his heart.
His works on
Historical Novels has been well acclaimed by mass Tamil Literary readers in
India & Abroad.
Some of his
significant works in Historical Novels includes, Sethu
Banthanam, Chozha Vengai, Raja Ganganam(Ezhavendhan Sangili), Mohini Kottai,
Vijaya Nandhini, Masidoniya Maaveeran), Nila Mutram, Kalinga Mohini, Nayana
Dheepangal, Maruthanayagam, Sanakiyarin Kadhal, Vetri Thilagam, Vengai Vijayam,
Kochadayan, Suthanthira Vengai ( History of
King Poolithevan, a foremost freedom fighter in South India). Refer other
links in this Blog page for his complete list of works under various Genres.
Driven by
his interest toward “Gautama Buddha” he had penned down the detailed Life
History of Buddha which was published in “Mutharam
Tamil Weekly” as weekly episodes for nearly 3 ½ years. This work was
later compiled & published as a book “BuddharPiran”
( 728 pages). This work has received many accolades including the Thinathanthi S. P. Adithanar Award in year 2011.
He had received several other awards from many literary association, some of
them to mention are Bharathi Award from Sujatha Films &Sriram
Trust(AmudhaSurabhi), Kalki Award by All India Tamil Writers association, Tamil
Vagai Chemmal award by Salem Tamil Sangam, Mannargudi Sengamala Thayar
Education trust award, Tamil Maamani award by Kavithai Uravu, Sakthi
Krishnasamy Award by Saithai Mahatma Gandhi Noolagam, Illakiya Peroli Award by
Poet Ponnadiyan etc.
Most of his
works were published in various leading Tamil magazines like Kanayazhi,Ananda Vikaten, Idhayam Pesugiradhu, Kalki,
Kalaimagal, Mullai Charam, Kalavalli, Dhinamani Kadhir, DhinaThanthi, Dinamalar
Vaaramalar, Dinalamalar Siruvar Malar, Amudha Surabhi Kumudam, Vanambadi(Malaysia), Kunguma Chimizh, Jannal
On Sep 14th
2015 early morning 3:30 AM, he had passed away due to “Acute Pancreatitis” and
Heart Attack. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Siva and inspired a lot by
Gauthama Buddha and his principles.
He was
survived by his wife, K Akila(65) and his son Vijaya Sankar.K(38) who works in
an IT organization.
Please Pray
for his Soul to Rest In Peace.
This Blog
page is being maintained by his son Vijaya Sankar.K
(For any
queries contact +91 98407 39885, Email: vijaysankar@yahoo.com)