PON  VIZHA

Sri Meenakshi
Thirumana Mandapam A/C

Thirumathi Neelambal Duraisamy Reddiyar Old Age Home

Elected Office Bearers of
Thiruvannamalai Panta Reddiar Sangam
for the period 2024-27

S. Venkatachalapathy Reddiar

S. Venkatachalapathy Reddiar

President

S. Gunaseelan Reddiar

S. Gunaseelan Reddiar

Secretary

A.T.K.R. Sekar Reddiar

A.T.K.R. Sekar Reddiar

Treasurer

S. Chandrasekaran Reddiar

S. Chandrasekaran Reddiar

Vice President

N. Ravichandiran Reddiar

N. Ravichandiran Reddiar

Vice President

R. Raja Reddiar

R. Raja Reddiar

Joint Secretary

A. Udayasekaran Reddiar

A. Udayasekaran Reddiar

Joint Secretary

About Us

During the Mughal rule in 14th century their intention to annex the southern part of India made the Vijayanagar rulers to protect the Kingdom. which then included Tamil Nadu thus the Telugu families of then the Vijayanagar-Kingdom came to Tamilnadu and settled in 50 villages. Agriculture was their predominant occupation these communities were later on known as “Panta Reddiar”.

Though they were minority in the settled regions. They occupied highest and Powerful positions in local administrations, as village magistrates, village board presidents, Jilla presidents, village maniyams…

They were great Patriots. It was evident by their participation in the movements led by Mahatma Gandhiji like Satyagraha, Quit India moment and other boycotts following nonviolence, this ideals won the hearts of the natives, around their dwelling.

History Timeline

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2025-06

Panta Reddiar Thirumamana Mandapam was razed down and cleaned in March-April 2025.

TPR Sangam announced in AGM on 29th May 2025 that a new 4 storied building planned to be constructed with about 40 modern rooms, suits and basement 2 floors mechanical car park.

Many have come forward to donate Rs.lakhs, Rs.7.5 lakhs & Rs.10 lakhs on the basis TPR Sangam gave assurance of yearly accomodation on priority basis… Over Rs.3 crores commitments announced. And TPR Sangam honoured the committed donees.

To construct Meenakshi Niketan complex in th erstwhile TPR Thirumana Mandapam site, BOOMI POOJA conducted on Friday, 28th August 2025.

On this day some more members came forward to contribute. commited families were honoured. 

2012

An Old age home was constructed at Mekkalur Village where 30 can be accommodated in the ground floor (with all facilities

2018 & 2019

Another floor (1st) was being constructed in the Old age home with an accommodation for 64 in it was built from the donation rendered by Tmt. Neelambal Duraiswamy Reddiyar. Now the home is run by the Panta Reddiyar Sangam.

1976

The opening ceremony of the marriage hall was inaugurated under the presence of Justice Krishnaswamy in the presence of karuppaiya Moopanar The guest of honour was then the
Honourable internal affairs minister Brahmananda Reddy the presidential speech was translated by Mr P.Chidambaram added to this the grand opening ceremony ‘Banquet Hall’ of Meenakshi marriage hall was presided by then the Honourable chief minister of Pondicherry Venkata Subbha Reddy.The society has rich heritage of the past.

1973

Justice Krishnaswamy laid the foundation stone for the construction of a marriage hall in the property belonging to the society. later named as “Meenakshi marriage hall”.

1969

This communal society was registered and functions abiding the rules of the government-periodical meeting, quarterly executive committee meet, Annual General Body Meeting is held for the betterment. Three years once new office bearers are elected to monitor, design and implement various constructive activities. It is followed in the best way.

1952

Registered the students education help scheme Donations were collected and distributed among the needy and deserving to uplift them.

1946 & 1947

At the advent of independence great scholars of the community were identified and honoured with the gold medals,so as to motivate the upcoming generation of the society.This was an epitome and great pride of the dedicated functionaries.

INR 7,00,000

Educational help Annually

INR 1,50,000

Meritorious scholarship

INR 3,00,000

Medical camps and other
social services

INR 4,25,000

Matural calamities relief fund