Archive · 30 Jan 2026
SRMIST Celebrates Tamil Heritage, Vande Mataram Record, and Parakram Diwas
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) in Chennai had a big celebration called 'Mupperum Vizha'.
They started a new foundation to support Tamil language and culture, and they got a world record for the most people singing 'Vande Mataram' together.
They also honored brave national heroes.
A special person, Dr T.R. Paarivendhar, gave money to the foundation.
A former police officer, Mr K. Annamalai, talked about how 'Vande Mataram' is important and how SRMIST is great at many things, including promoting Tamil.
The event had lots of students and teachers, showing that SRMIST cares about culture, patriotism, and helping others.
SRMIST hosted a 'Mupperum Vizha' celebrating Tamil heritage, Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary, and Parakram Diwas.
The Dr T.R. Paarivendhar Tamil Foundation was inaugurated to promote Tamil language and culture.
SRMIST achieved a world record with 3,032 participants singing Vande Mataram.
Mr K. Annamalai received the world record certificate and spoke about the song's historical significance.
Dr T.R. Paarivendhar reflected on the freedom struggle and the role of education in instilling patriotism.
- Who
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Dr T.R. Paarivendhar, Mr K. Annamalai, Ms Sherifa Hanifa, Dr Karu. Nagarajan
- What
- Inauguration of Dr T.R. Paarivendhar Tamil Foundation, presentation of Vande Mataram world record certificate, observance of Parakram Diwas
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chennai, SRMIST
- Why
- To celebrate Tamil heritage, commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, and honor national heroes' valour and sacrifice
- Event Name
- Mupperum Vizha (Three-fold Celebration)
- Inaugurated Foundation
- Dr T.R. Paarivendhar Tamil Foundation
- World Record
- 3,032 participants singing Vande Mataram
- Donation Amount
- ₹10 lakh
- Recipient of World Record Certificate
- Mr K. Annamalai
- Presenter of World Record Certificate
- Ms Sherifa Hanifa
- Key Speaker
- Mr K. Annamalai
- Founder-Chancellor
- Dr T.R. Paarivendhar