Mahatma Ayyankali or Ayyan Kali was a social reformer of Kerala. He worked for the advancement of the people in Travancore, who were treated as untouchables. Ayyankali was born on 28 August 1863 in Perumkattuvila at Mukkola near Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram. His parents were Ayyan and Mala, who were members of the Pulayar community of untouchables. Ayyankali’s efforts influenced many changes in the society.
Major Contributions to Our Society
In 1912 Ayyankali met Sree Narayana Guru. Ayyankali met Mahatma Gandhi in the year 1937. Mahatma Gandhi called him “Pulaya Raja.” Mahatma Ayyankali was the first Harijan member in Sree Mooolam Praja Sabha. Ayyankali was illiterate, but he believed that education should be available to all children and this meant that government schools should allow access to untouchables. He started a school to teach Untouchable children at Venganoor. He died on 18 June 1941. In November 1980, Indira Gandhi unveiled a statue of Ayyankali at Kowdiar square in Thiruvananthapuram. Mahatma Ayyankali’s monument is situated at Chitrakoodam in Venganoor.
Major Contributions to Our Society
Villuvandi Strike
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1893
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Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (SJPS)
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1907
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Perinad Lahala or Kallumala Agitation
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1915
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Ayyankali became a member Sree Moolam Popular Assembly (SMPA)
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1917
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In 1912 Ayyankali met Sree Narayana Guru. Ayyankali met Mahatma Gandhi in the year 1937. Mahatma Gandhi called him “Pulaya Raja.” Mahatma Ayyankali was the first Harijan member in Sree Mooolam Praja Sabha. Ayyankali was illiterate, but he believed that education should be available to all children and this meant that government schools should allow access to untouchables. He started a school to teach Untouchable children at Venganoor. He died on 18 June 1941. In November 1980, Indira Gandhi unveiled a statue of Ayyankali at Kowdiar square in Thiruvananthapuram. Mahatma Ayyankali’s monument is situated at Chitrakoodam in Venganoor.
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