Sree Narayana Guru (1856-1928)
The Birth anniversary of Sree Narayan Guru celebrated.
- He was a saint & social reformer of India.
Key Contribution
- He propagated the idea of ‘One Caste, One Religion, One God’.
- He founded the 'Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) for upliftment and education of Ezhava community.
- He launched the “Aruvipuram movement, one of the first moments for equal rights to temple entry.
- He lent support to Vaikkom Satyagraha for temple entry (1924-25) in Travancore.
- Founded Ashram dedicated to principle-Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra (all human beings are equal in the eyes of God).
Values
- Equality, Non-violence, Compassion, Integrity, Courage etc.
