To preserve and promote Tamil traditions, values and ways of life. To promote Tamil arts, literature, philosophy and other cultural and ethnic practices among the Tamil people. To assist and propagate cultural, educational, social, economic, and community affairs of the people of Tamil origin in the United States of America. To serve people and/or communities in need by supporting their medical emergencies and/or educational needs. To foster friendship and understanding among Tamil people, and between the Tamil community and other communities. To assist people at times of natural disasters and other emergencies all around the world. To support environmental organizations that seek to conserve and protect the environment in the State of Tamil Nadu.