His works on the creation of dance dramas are well known among the Tamil community, both in the UK and overseas. Perhaps Siva’s biggest passion is with his commitment to promote and celebrate traditional folk arts including ‘Kooththu’, Villupattu’, Dance Dramas and adaptation of Indian classics.
Pulavar Sivanathan has spent a great deal of his life journey in developing talents within the community, of people of all ages and backgrounds.
For this he has been recognised with many awards and accolades, here in the UK and in Tamil Nadu, South India.
From his own experiences and history, he has strengthened his focus on championing how we can impact upon‘bigger picture’ issues through our own influences.
In his messages through his works, he has focussed on the eradication of human sufferings, nationally and internationally, and of prejudices and perceptions due to centuries of unjustly evolved global ignorance.His soul, heart and mindhas always been focussed with:
- The influences of global Leadership
- The imbalance of power and economical resources
- Inhuman activities related to global human resources.
- Child labour abuses
- Issues on Environment, Ecology, and a sustainable globe for the future generations
Pulavar Siva’s poems, songs and books are readily available in the plethora of social and global media that we all access these days. They will always reflect, using both humour and serious context to highlight Pulavar’s strong and firm beliefs and views on these topics.
Amongst his renowned writings, published as books,are:
- ‘EmathuPayanam’ (a short narration to call upon peace and harmony in Sri Lanka)
- ‘Kumural’( a poetic narration of Sri Lankan political issues related to Tamil minority)
- ‘Saththyam Saahaathu,’ (an anthology of Pulavar poems)
- ‘My beloved ancestors under the deep sea’ ( a very detailed research work related to Tamil’s ancient civilization with specific reference to pre-historical Tsunamis).
Pulavar Sivahas also worked on a number of productions, publications, and projects focussed and involving the younger generation, from children to young adults.
During his time in the teaching profession in Sri Lanka and continuing into his time in the UK, Pulavar Sivahas written a series of books which will combine traditional wisdom and teachingswith more modern and culturally diverse education and development tools.
The aim is to help develop an improved quality of life, especially focussed upon the poor and under privileged spread across our ‘global village.’
Pulavar Siva’s establishment and ongoing commitment to ‘Thamizhavai’has continued to lead and promote learning, training and development within and alongside the Tamil community across the globe.
Thamizhavai will continue to support world peace, justice, education, charitable works and cultural awareness, not only to the Tamil Community worldwide, but also to the global community in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
Pulavar Siva will continue to take strength and support from his Thamizhavai community to help spread the messages from his writings, performances, and productions.
During the Covid epidemic period, Pulavar Siva created a forum named, ‘Thamizhavai- Thedalum Koodalum’ and led, conducted and delivered more than a hundred zoom conferences.
This was a great example of the community strength and need driven by the help of his associates from Thamizhavai and of his many friends from Sri Lanka and India.
This identifieda diverse selection of topics that encouragedlife-long learning and much-needed research works, especially during a challenging time, across the global community, when this support and resource was crucial.