- Periyar - Wikipedia
Periyar joined the Indian National Congress in 1919 and participated in the Vaikom Satyagraha, during which he was imprisoned twice He resigned from the Congress in 1925, believing that they only served the interests of Brahmins
- Dignity of Self-Respect: How Periyar Reimagined Society Beyond Caste . . .
Periyar’s Self-Respect Movement sought to dismantle caste, patriarchy, and Brahminical dominance through rationalism, equality, and social justice It connected with global socialist and anti
- Periyar E V R
Founder of Self-respect movement (1925), and Dravidar Kazhagam (1944), Periyar spread the principles of human dignity, rationalism, gender equality and social justice
- Periyar National Park: A Complete Travel Guide
Periyar National Park is not just a wildlife sanctuary but an emblem of nature’s magnificence and biodiversity From tranquil boat rides on Periyar Lake to adventurous treks through dense forests, this park offers something for every traveler
- Periyar World | Iconic destination to honour Thanthai Periyar
Thanthai Periyar, the father of the Self-Respect Movement, championed equality, rationalism, and the fight against caste oppression A visionary who uplifted marginalized communities, he tirelessly promoted gender rights, education, and freedom of thought
- Periyar River To Varkala Beach: Martian Landforms Named After Iconic . . .
Among the newly named Martian sites are Kerala's largest river, Periyar, its largest fort, Bekal and the popular Varkala beach The newly approved names by IAU also include two towns linked to ISRO, Thumba and Valiamala The list also honours M S Krishnan, the first Indian to become the director of the Geological Survey of India in 1951
- E. V. Ramasamy Periyar His Movements for Marginalized
Periyar’s activism emerged in early 20th-century Tamil Nadu, a region deeply entrenched in the caste hierarchy The Brahminical social order dominated political, economic, and cultural spheres, while Shudras and Dalits faced systemic oppression
- On Martian surface, a slice of Kerala: Periyar river, Varkala beach . . .
What’s common to Kerala’s largest river, its largest fort, its most popular beach and two of its towns that helped propel India’s space dreams? They all now have a second address — 225 million kilometres away on Mars All these places — Periyar river, Bekal fort, Varkala beach, and Thumba
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