The American Muthamizh University Its Origin, Objectives And Constribution – A Historical Study

Abstract

The American Muthamizh Academy is one of the significant global Tamil institutions established with the aim of promoting Tamil language, literature, culture, and research at an international level. Founded in the United States by Thazhai Ra. Udhayanesan, the Academy has played a major role in integrating Tamil scholarly traditions with global academic frameworks. This thesis attempts to study the origin, objectives, organizational structure,activities, and contributions of the American Muthamizh Academy to Tamil studies. The research highlights the Academy’s importance in preserving Tamil identity among the Tamil diaspora and strengthening Tamil research in the global academic arena.