VIT Chennai launches centre to revive traditional Tamil knowledge and games
VIT Chennai has established a new centre to scientifically study the cognitive benefits of traditional Tamil games and scriptures. The initiative aims to validate the impact of these cultural practices on skills like memory, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
Why it matters
It bridges the gap between traditional cultural knowledge and modern psychological research, potentially offering new methods for cognitive development.
VIT Chennai has launched a dedicated centre to revive traditional Tamil knowledge and scientifically investigate the impact of traditional Tamil games and select teachings from traditional scriptures on cognitive abilities.
The centre seeks to explore how traditional games such as Pallanguzhi, Thayam, Adupuli Attam, Paramapadham, and Aindhu Ka l and select teachings of Thirukkural and Thirumandhiram can help improve concentration, memory, problem-solving skills, visuo-spatial ability, cognitive flexibility, and emotional regulation, a press release stated.
The centre has been developed under the Indian Knowledge Systems division of the Union Ministry of Education.
According to Vijayabanu U., Associate Professor of Psychology and the Co-Principal Investigator, the centre will examine specific cognitive abilities associated with different traditional games. Aindhu Kal will be studied in relation to visuo-spatial ability, Pallanguzhi with metacognition, Thayam with problem-solving skills and strategic thinking, Adupuli Attam with memory and cognitive skills, and Paramapatham to face life challenges.
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