**Executive Summary**
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II at the Vice-President's Enclave, New Delhi, on December 14, 2025. The event also highlighted the Emperor's contributions to temples, irrigation, and Tamil literature, and praised the Government's efforts to honour unsung Tamil kings and freedom fighters.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Commemorative Release:**
* A commemorative postage stamp was released in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran).
* **Recognition of Leadership:**
* The Vice-President appreciated the Government of India for its support to Tamil culture and language.
* Recognition of Tamil kings, leaders, and freedom fighters who had not received due recognition in the past.
* **Historical Significance:**
* Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar ruled from Tiruchirappalli for nearly four decades.
* His reign was marked by administrative stability, territorial expansion, cultural patronage, and military prowess.
* Inscriptions bear testimony to the Emperor's contributions to temple endowments, irrigation works, and Tamil literature.
* **Government Initiatives:**
* Government efforts during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to honour freedom fighters and great rulers, including those from Tamil Nadu.
* Efforts to reclaim India's lost heritage, with 642 stolen idols and antiquities recovered since 2014.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of India**
* **Impact:** Acknowledgment of support and efforts to promote Tamil culture and honour historical figures.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting initiatives to preserve and promote Tamil culture and recognize unsung heroes.
**Stakeholder: People of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Recognition of historical figures and their contributions to Tamil Nadu's culture, history and freedom.
* **Action Required:** Embrace and celebrate Tamil Nadu's cultural heritage, fostering awareness of its historical leaders and their achievements.
**Stakeholder: Philatelists/Stamp Collectors**
* **Impact:** Availability of a new commemorative postage stamp for their collections.
* **Action Required:** Procure the commemorative stamp for their collections.
Key Entities Referenced
Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar: A ruler of the Mutharaiyar dynasty in Tamil Nadu, whose legacy is being honored with a commemorative postage stamp.
Tamil Nadu: The region in India where Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar ruled and where efforts are being made to preserve cultural heritage.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam: An initiative that promotes Tamil culture, lauded by the Vice-President.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: An initiative used to honor freedom fighters and great rulers.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President.Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
Releases Commemorative Postage Stamp in
Honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar
Vice-President Highlights the Legacy of Emperor
Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar and His Contributions to Temples,
Irrigation, and Tamil Literature
Vice-President Praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
Visionary Leadership in Promoting Tamil Culture and the
Centre’s Efforts to Honour Unsung Tamil Kings and Freedom
Fighters
प्रव तथ: 14 DEC 2025 5:12PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released a commemorative postage stamp in
honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) at the Vice-President’s Enclave, New
Delhi.
The Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released a
commemorative postage stamp in honour of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar
II (Suvaran Maran) today at the Vice-President’s Enclave, New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Vice-President… pic.twitter.com/7olOi1x0
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 14, 2025
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President appreciated the Government of India, under the visionary
leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, for its continuous support to Tamil culture and
language. He lauded initiatives such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and the sustained efforts to recognise
and honour Tamil kings, leaders, and freedom fighters who had not received due recognition in the past.
The Vice-President said that the release of the commemorative postage stamp on Emperor Perumbidugu
Mutharaiyar was part of this ongoing process of recognition.
Highlighting the historical significance of Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar, the Vice-President said that
he was among the most renowned rulers of ancient Tamil Nadu and belonged to the illustriousMutharaiyar dynasty, which ruled the central regions of Tamil Nadu between the 7th and 9th centuries CE.
He noted that the Emperor ruled from Tiruchirappalli for nearly four decades and that his reign was
marked by administrative stability, territorial expansion, cultural patronage, and military prowess.
The Vice-President observed that inscriptions found across several locations in Tamil Nadu bear testimony
to the Emperor’s contributions to temple endowments, irrigation works, and Tamil literature. He added
that the Emperor’s reign occupies a distinguished place in South Indian history.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Vice-President said that
documenting, honouring, and preserving India’s cultural heritage and the legacy of great leaders is a
national priority. He highlighted the Government’s efforts during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to honour
freedom fighters and great rulers from all regions, including Tamil Nadu, and noted the ongoing initiatives
to reclaim India’s lost heritage. Since 2014, nearly 642 stolen idols and antiquities, many of them from
Tamil Nadu,have been recovered, he said, terming these efforts commendable.
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman; Deputy Chairman, Rajya
Sabha, Shri Harivansh; and Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary
Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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