Q. Who is the author of the “Tamil Thai Vaazhthu”, declared as the State Song of Tamil Nadu?
Answer:
‘Manonmaneeyam’ Sundaranar
Notes: The Tamil Nadu government has declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu as the State Song, by issuing a Government Order (GO).It is usually sung , at the beginning of functions in all educational institutions and public events.
The song is taken from ‘Manonmaneeyam’, the famous Tamil drama written by Sundaranar. The order directs everyone who is present during the rendition of the song, barring differently abled persons, should remain standing.