LGS-ALAPUZHA 1997
Kerala Renaissance Leaders -all in One
Thycaud Ayya (1814 -1909) Guru of Ayya Vaikundan, Sri N arayana Guru , Chattampi Swamikal and Ayyankali. Born in Madras His original name was Subharayan. First social reformer. He started "Panthibhojanam" (inter-dining) in Kerala Famous saying: "intha ulakathile oru jaathi oru matham oru kadavul" Founder of famous ” Saiva Prakasha Sabha” of chalai,Trivandrum . Ayya Vaikundar (1820-1851) Worked for the upliftment of the Dalit Hindus. He is referred to as Sampooranathevan (Mudi sodum Perumal), a deva (a deity) according to his followers. Founder of Samathwa Samajam, a reform movement for nadar community. Brahmananda Swami Shivayogi (1852-1929) Founded the Ananda Maha Sabha and Anandamatham (religion of bliss) Founded the Asramam at Alathur in Palghat district Condemned caste barriers, penance, pilgrimages, idol worship etc. Works: Mokshapradipam, Anandasutram Chattambi Swamikal (1853 -1924) Nair reformist Born in Kannammola, Trivandrum. R...
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