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10/04/21 10:50 AM IST

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Two years before Periyar’s death, Anaimuthu (picture) undertook the challenging task of compiling his writings

Periyar

Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy commonly known as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was an Indian social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam.
He is known as the 'Father of the Dravidian movement'.
He rebelled against Brahminical dominance and gender and caste inequality in Tamil Nadu
Periyar's thought, philosophy and action revolved around his opposition to Brahminism.
He said Brahmins had dominated all other castes through their religious principles and practices. He propounded rationalism and criticised the Hindu religion as superstitious.
He started the self-respect movement aimed at removing social injustice and inequality.

Source: The Hindu

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