Kongunadu College hosts International Conference on Sindhu–Saraswathi Civilisation

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, in collaboration with the Centre for South Indian Studies (CSIS), organised a two-day International Conference titled “Sindhu–Saraswathi Civilisation: From Sindhu to Thamariaparani – The Flow of Civilisation and Faith” on December 19 and 20.
The conference aimed to explore cultural, ecological, religious and knowledge continuities linking the ancient Sindhu–Saraswathi civilisation with South Indian riverine traditions, particularly the Thamariaparani basin. Scholars from history, archaeology, literature, linguistics, philosophy and religious studies participated, creating a multidisciplinary academic forum.
The inaugural session was held at the Marappa G. Aruchami Auditorium. The Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, R. N. Ravi, attended as Chief Guest, lending intellectual and symbolic significance to the event. He was received by Dr. C. A. Vasuki, Secretary and Director, KASC; Dr. O. N. Paramasivan, Treasurer; and Thiru. M. Kumaresan, Convener, CSIS. A Band and Guard of Honour by the NCC and the traditional Poorna Kumbha Mariyadhai marked the ceremonial welcome.
Following the National Anthem, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, invocation and college prayer, the Hon’ble Governor inaugurated the conference by lighting the kuthuvilakku. In her welcome address, Dr. C. A. Vasuki highlighted the academic importance of Saraswathi river studies and civilisational research.
The Hon’ble Governor was felicitated by Dr. C. A. Vasuki, Dr. O. N. Paramasivan and Thiru. Sandeep, Director, CSIS. Thiru. Dharani Gunasekar, in his introductory address, traced the civilisational flow from Sindhu–Saraswathi to South Indian river systems, emphasising rivers as carriers of faith and cultural memory.
Releasing the conference proceedings, the Governor, in his address, drew upon Vedic, Sanskrit and Tamil literary sources to establish civilisational continuity and highlighted the Sanatana philosophical vision of unity in diversity. He called for rigorous, evidence-based civilisational scholarship.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. O. N. Paramasivan. The conference continued over two days with keynote lectures, technical sessions and panel discussions, reaffirming KASC’s commitment to civilisational studies rooted in India’s knowledge traditions.