The People Behind FoHS
Behind every heritage walk, documentation project, and public programme is a community of historians, researchers, volunteers, educators, and local custodians united by a shared commitment to preserving Tamil Nadu's cultural legacy.
Sharmila
PRESIDENTSharmila Devadoss is a serial technopreneur specialising in semiconductors, IoT and medtech. She was raised in Madurai amidst living heritage that led to her interest in Tamil history and heritage.
Chitra Gopinath
SECRETARYCoordinates FoHS initiatives and community outreach while supporting heritage education, documentation, and volunteer engagement.
Usha Jawahar
TREASURERBotanist, historian, and mental health consultant passionate about safeguarding archaeological and cultural heritage.
Dhruva
LEGAL COORDINATORLawyer with expertise in corporate and property law, supporting heritage conservation through legal guidance.
Arun
VICE PRESIDENTBusinessman and heritage enthusiast committed to promoting Tamil Nadu's cultural legacy through community initiatives.
Soundaram
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERArt and architecture enthusiast supporting heritage documentation and preservation through community participation.
Balamurugan
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERBanker and history enthusiast with a deep interest in Sangam literature and Tamil cultural heritage.
Dr. V.Selvakumar
faculty member in Department of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University, Tanjavur
Mr. K.T.Gandhirajan
Art Historian and Rock Art Specialist
Prof. Kannan Subramanian
Associate Professor (Retd.), Department of History, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Dr. V.Vedachalam
Former Senior Epigraphist, Tamil Nadu State Archaeology
Led Locally, Across Tamil Nadu
Each Chapter is run by volunteer convenors who organise walks, talks and documentation work in their own region.
Ramaa Srikrishna
CONVENORAn avid reader and heritage enthusiast with interests in history, mythology, and Indian traditions. She actively promotes meaningful conversations around archaeology and culture.
Rajeev
CO-CONVENORBusinessman and traveler from Madurai with a passion for history, mythology, and heritage. He actively encourages awareness of Tamil Nadu's cultural legacy.
Dr. Nirmala Vijaykumar
CONVENORFertility specialist and heritage advocate dedicated to spreading awareness of local history and culture through FoHS initiatives across the region.
Dr. Muthunarayanan
CO-CONVENORAnesthesiologist, photographer, and heritage enthusiast passionate about documenting historic sites and preserving ancient Tamil heritage.
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The rich heritage of Tamil Nadu thrives only when we protect it together. Whether you have time to volunteer, expertise to share, or a passion to support, there is a place for you in our community.
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