The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow on the demise of eminent archaeologist Thiru R. Nagaswamy.
The Prime recalled his contribution towards popularising the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu.
About R. Nagaswamy
R. Nagaswamy was the first Director of the Department of Archaeology and an authority in archaeology, architecture, epigraphy, numismatics, iconography, south Indian bronzes and temple rituals.
He had deep knowledge of Tamil and Sanskrit. He obtained his MA in Sanskrit from the University of Madras.
Nagaswamy, whose name was synonymous with archaeology, was always available for his views on South Indian history, its temples, ahamas, Chola bronzes and the shastras of Bharatanatyam.
He penned a book, Masterpieces of Early South Indian Bronzes, in 1983 and compiled a coffee-table book for the Tamil Nadu government to mark the World Classical Tamil Conference.
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