Roja Muthiah Research Library Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The Roja Muthiah Research Library (RMRL) is more than just a library—it’s a treasure house of Tamil heritage. Founded in 1994, it brings together a library, an archive, a museum, and vibrant research centres under one roof. With over 500,000 rare books, journals, and artifacts, RMRL beautifully showcases the richness of Tamil civilisation. Beyond preserving history, it has digitised more than 3 million pages, making knowledge accessible worldwide through its digital library. Actively engaged in international collaborations, RMRL stands as a bridge between tradition and modern research, keeping cultural memory alive for generations to come.
About Roja Muthiah Research Library Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The Roja Muthiah Research Library (RMRL) is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural, literary, and historical legacy of Tamil civilisation. Established in 1994, RMRL serves as a library, archive, museum, and research centre all in one. With an extraordinary collection of over 500,000 items, it provides scholars, researchers, and the public with access to rare books, journals, and manuscripts.
Our mission goes beyond preservation—we are committed to making knowledge accessible in the digital age. Through large-scale digitisation projects, we have created over 3 million page images and built a digital library that reaches audiences across the globe. RMRL also actively collaborates with international institutions, ensuring that Tamil heritage and knowledge find a place in global conversations.
At RMRL, we believe in keeping history alive, nurturing research, and connecting the past with the future.
