Sree Narayana Guru

On 23rd October 2025, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the observance of the Mahasamadhi centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, (Kerala).

  • Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was born in Chempazhanthy (near present-day Thiruvananthapuram) to Ezhava family.
  • He was a saint, philosopher, poet, and social reformer who revolted against caste system.
  • He 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 ....
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