President of India inaugurated the observance of the Mahasamadhi centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Kerala.
About Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928)
- Born in Chempazhanthy (near present-day Thiruvananthapuram) to Ezhava family.
- He was a saint, philosopher, poet, and social reformer who revolted against caste system.
- Key Contributions
- Emphasized the principle of "One caste, One Religion, One God for all human beings.”
- He launched the Aruvipuram movement for equal rights to temple entry.
- In 1903, along with P. Palpu, he established an organization, later called the Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam for upliftment of Ezhava community.
- He lent support to Vaikkom Satyagraha for temple entry (1924-25) in Travancore.
- Works: Anukamba Dasakam, Brahmavidya Panchakam, etc.
- Values: Equality, Non-violence, Compassion, Integrity, Courage etc.
