Dr. A.N. Krishnaveney
Research Interest:
Aesthetics, Arts and Crafts, Indian Art Tradition, Canonical Literatures on Visual Art, Philosophy and Religion, Saiva Siddhantha Philosophy, Vethantha Philosophy
Email: krishna.veney@yahoo.com
Educational Qualification
2002; Doctor of Philosophy in philosophy-Department of Philosophy, University of Madras,Chennai,India.
The Research title :The Theory of Rasa with Special Reference to Tamil Literary Tradition
1989; Master of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chennai,India 1989.
The Research Title: Bhakti and Its Impact on Artistic Expression in South Indian Arts, with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu.
1985-1987; Master of Arts in Philosophy-Radhakrishnan Institute for Advanced study in Philosophy, University of Madras,Chennai, India. The Main paper on Philosophy of Beauty (Aesthetics)
1978; Bachelor of Arts-Hindu civilization (Special), Archaeology(subsidiary, (First class Honors), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Academic Work Experience
- Associate Professor, Fine Arts Department, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 27.11.2009.
- Senior Lecture Grade 1, Fine Arts Department, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 04.02.2007.
Senior Lecture Grade 11, Fine Arts Department, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 05.02.2001.
Permanent Assistant Lecturer, Fine Arts Department, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 07.02.1990.
Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 25.05.1989-06.02.1990.
Positions held
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Served as Head of the Department from 19.07.2006 to 2014. Served as Acting Head on-many occasions from 05.01.2004, 17.08.2004, 07.03.2005, 28.11.2005, 16.01.2006, 02.06.2006,2017
- Coordinator for Art and Design, Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts. 01.08. 2003 to 31. 07. 2004 for one year.
- Course Coordinator for society and culture in workers Education, University of Jaffna. 1992-1994.
Awards
Peer Reviewed Publications
“Aesthetics of kandar Alankaram” A Study”. Published a research paper in International Conference on Murugabhakti 2014, Organized by Thirumurugan Thiruvakku Thirupeedam Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. And Sri Kathirvelautha Swami Devastanam St.Gallan, St.Margrethen Switzerland held on 2nd-4th May 2014 at St.Margrethen Switzerland.
The worship of Lord Muruga in Tamil Classical Literatures with special reference to Thirumurukarruppadai. Presented a Research paper on International Conference on Muruga Bhakti conducted by University of Malaya and Thirumurugan Thiruvakku Thiruppeedam, Petailing Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9th to 12th August 2012.
Aesthetics in Tamil Tradition (English), Sathiya Nilayan Chennai, (International) Journal of intercultural Philosophy, Vol. 3, February 2003
conference proceedings
Published as full paper
Sankaras Advaita and Madhyamika Buddhism. A research paper presented at the seminar on “Hindu Religions and Avaidika Nerikulum” the Department of Hindu Religious and cultural Affairs, Colombo-14. 2013. published in 2014.
The Spiritual Life and the philosophy of Bhagavan Ramanarishi, presented in the Seminar on British Colonialism and Modernization in 2011, Published on 2012.
Tattuvarayar in Advaita Tradition, Presented in Seminar on The Vijaya Nagar Empire and the Hindu cultural Renaissance in 2009., 2010. Dept. of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Col.4.
Aesthetics of the Tamils, A study based on Grammatical Texts of the Cholas period Conducted by Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, 2008. published in 2009.
“Bhakti Rasa Based on Bhakti Literature of Pallava Period”. Seminar on Bhakti Neriyum Panpattuk Kolankalum, conducted by Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs,July 29-june 1,2007. published in 2008.
“Artistic Expression in Sangam Literatures with Special Reference to Flora and Fauna” Paper presented at seminar on Sangam Literature and Society Organized by Dept. of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, November 3-5, 2006. published in 2007.
Bhakti Rasa Expressed Through Periya Puranam, Fifth International Seminar on Sekkizhar, 2005,September,9,10,11. Dept.of of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs.
Theory in Hindu Tradition., The 2nd world Hindu conference conducted (May2nd -3rd 2003) and published by Dept.of of Hindu Religious and cultural Affairs. published in 2004.
Aesthetics of Silappatikaram, A paper presented at Seminar on Silappatikarap Panpattuk Kolankal 2002, and published by Dept.of of Hindu Religious and cultural Affairs, 2003.
Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, a study based on Thirumanthiram. The Research seminar conducted by the Dept. of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs on 12th 13th of October 1997., published in 1998.
Published in Abstract form
Aesthetics of the Tamils, A study based on Grammatical Text of the Chola period Annual Research Seminar, Chola State and religious sects, August 22nd to 24th 2008.
conference presentations
Peer Reviewed Journals
“Qualified Appreciators in Indian Aesthetics, Panpadu, Vol. 17 no.3 (35th book) Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs- 2008.
“The concept of Jeevan Mukti in Saiva Siddhanta,” Panpadu, by Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Colombo Vol.15 No.2 2006.
“The philosophy of Creation in Hinduism,” Panpadu, by Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Colombo Vol. 14 No 2 September 2005.
“The philosophy of Creation in Hinduism,” Panpadu, by Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Colombo Vol. 14 No 2 September 2005.
“Art as the way of Liberation” Panpadu by Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, Colombo Vol.14 No.1 2005.
Sanskrit poetics, Panpadu the Journal published by the department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs Colombo, Vol.18 No 1 1998.
Jaffna Arts and Crafts, Margam, the Social, Cultural and Economics, Research Journal Colombo No 8, 1996.
Doctrines about Sculpture and it’s important in the practices of Jaffna based on Sculptors of Jaffna and some of the Sculptures of Jaffna Temples. Margam, the Social, Cultural and Economics, Research Journal Marga Institute, Colombo, 1994.
Maya in Advaita and Saiva Siddhanta, Margam, the Social, Cultural and Economics, Research journal, Marga Institute, Colombo, No.4, 1993.
Bhakti Rasa in Fine Arts, Margam, the Social, Cultural and Economics, research journal, Marga Institute, Colombo, No.1,1992.
Book Reviews
Essays on Saiva Siddhantha written by Dr.Mariya Sevier Director, Thirumarai kalamantram, The Centre for Arts. 2016.
Saiva Thooshana Parikaram. Ed., by the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs 2015.
Evaluate the book Ner Konda pavai published by Lycium of Literary and Aesthetic Studies, July 2015.
Panuval the Magazine published by Divisional Secretariat Chankanai, Valley west-23.03.2015.
Evaluate the book “Valiththunai,” 12.10.2014
Review the book “Indnnagarikam” published by “Indu Mamanram” Colombo, in Saraswathi Hall Bambalapitiya, Colombo, 2014.
The Book “Uruthira kanikaiyar “ The Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, 2011.
The book “Visiri”(விசிறி),” A collection of French Poetry translated into Tamil, Alliance Francoise de Jaffna, 26 April 2008.
Memorial Lectures
Memorial Speech on Tamil Culture, Education and Arts at Central College, Vaddukoddai. 2002.
Memorial lecture of Veeramani Iyar, on Tamil Aesthetics, based on Tolkappiyam, at the National College of Education, Kopay, 6th November 2009.
Invited Talks/ Lectures
Lecture on “The Concept of Taste in Indian and Western Aesthetics” at the programme of Ilakkiyak Kalam, in Tamil Sangam on August 2014.
‘Natiya Abhinayas in Art Experience’ in Residential Seminar, Awarding Ceremony of North Ceylon Oriental Music Society, Jaffna, 2011.
“South Indian Sculptural Doctrines and its practices in Jaffna,” Yalpana mozhiyum vazhvum, An introductory Hand Book, 2009.
Delivered lecture on “Tamil Aesthetics,” A Perspective.’ Arivor onrukudal, Tamil sangam. Colombo, 17. 01 2007.
Speech on “Spiritual Dharma and Woman,” Woman Day of Sathya Sayi Baba Samity November, Jaffna, 19, 2007.
Founder Member Speech on Art Society and Culture, Victoria College, Chulipuram, 2007.
Speech on “Status of Woman in Society,” Thellipalai Durgadevi Devasthanam, Silver Jubilee of Thondar Sabai, 2006.
Speech on “Service of the Women in Temple,” Thellipalai Durgadevi Devasthanam, Silver Jubilee of Thondar Sabai, 2005.
“Rasaanubavam –Brahmanubhavam Based on Santha, Bhakti Rasas A Study.” Sivaththamil selvi pavala vizha malar, Thellipalai Durgadevi Devasthanam, 07. 01. 2000.
“Vedas and Upanishades in Hindu Philosophical tradition” at Ramakrishna Mission, Colombo, 1999.
Writer of Chapters
Arts and Crafts in Nallur Region, A View, in a Journal Singai Ahram, Nallur Divisional Cultural Organization, Divisional Secretariat, Nallur. April 2015. Indunagarikam (A guidebook for A/L) Published by Indu Mamanram,Uni Arts,Colombo-13.1st Edition 2007 2nd Edition 2014.Four Chapters in the Book; 1.Vedas and Agamas 2.Upanisad Philosophy 3.Anava is not the characteristic of the Soul 4. Bhakti and its impact on South Indian Arts |
Books
Indian Aesthetics, Krishnaveney. A.N., Kumaran Book House -12. ISBN No 978-955-959 149-1.
- Saiva Siddhanta, An Introduction, Krishnaveney. A.N., Chemamadu Pathippakam, Colombo-11. ISBN No: 955-1857-08-0.
- The concept of Bhakti and Art, Krishnaveney. A.N., Kumaran Book House, Colombo-10, ISBN No.978-955-659-224-5.
- Indunagarikam, Krishnaveney. A.N., Kumaran Book House,Colombo-10, ISBN No.978-955-659-227-5.
- Aesthetics of the Tamils’, Krishnaveney. A.N., Chemamadu Pathippakam, 2014.
Monographs
- “The Theory of rasa.” A comparative study, Krishnaveney. A.N., Jaffna ISBN No; 955521850-1.
University of Jaffna Service
- Members for preparing proposal for Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts nominated by the Faculty of Arts, 2015.
- Served as Part time Warden at the Sivagnanasundaram Medical student’s hostel for a one year in 2012.
- Served as treasurer, Art Circle, the organization of Fine Arts Students, from 2001-2006. 2007.Served as part time sub warden at Aiyanar Kovilady Hostel from 30.05.2007 for one year.
- Member, Syllabus Advisory Committee, MRTC University of Jaffna in 2003.
- Served as part time sub warden in women Hostel, Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts , Maruthanarmadam from 10.11.2003 for 1 year.
- Warden Ananda Coomaraswamy Hall, from 27.01.2003-31.08.2003.
- Served as Student counselor, from 06.01.2003 to 30.09.2003.
- Served as Student counselor, from 09.08.1995 to 08.08.1996 for one year.
Member of National / International Committees
- Members of Governance Body of Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs, 2016.
- Members of Ordinance Committee for Establishing Ramanathan Institute of Performing and Visual Arts, 2015.
- Member of Board of study: Languages and Cultural Studies from 2008.
- Member, Hindu Kalaikkalanciyam, Advisory Board from 2002, Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs.
M.A Saiva Siddhanta
M.A Cultural Studies
Panel member (Subject expert) for M.Phil and Ph.D in Batticalo- 2021,2022
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2021-2022. Undergraduate course: Aesthetics, Art in Hindu culture.
- Visiting Lecturer, Colombo University, Sri Lanka 2021.
- Visiting Lecturer,M.A in Saiva Siddhanta ,University of Jaffna ,up to now
- Visiting Lecturer after retirement , Department of Fine Arts,University of Jaffna
- Department of Hindu Civilization ,Department of Fine Arts, Eastern University