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.