INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Narayana Guru, IPA: [nɑːrɑːjɐɳɐ guˈru], (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality.

Detailed explanation-2: -He propagated the ideals of compassion and religious tolerance. His writings in “Anukampadasakam” extol various religious figures such as Krishna, The Buddha, Adi Shankara, Jesus Christ. People of all castes and communities came to realise how evolved Narayana Guru’s teachings were.

Detailed explanation-3: -Birth of Ayyankali-[August 28, 1863] This Day in History. Pioneer social reformer and Dalit rights activist, Ayyankali (also known as Ayyan Kali) was born in Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram, in the princely state of Travancore.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (S.N.D.P) is a social service organization that has been representing the Ezhava community from the Indian state of Kerala since 1903. The S.N.D.P Yogam was founded by Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu and other Ezhava leaders with the blessing of Sree Narayana Guru.