Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and be modest. That is purer for them. Lo! Allah is aware of what they do.
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
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Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar, also referred to as 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... Wikipedia
Born: September 17, 1879, Erode, India
Died: December 24, 1973, Vellore, India
Other political affiliations: Indian National Congress; Justice Party
Parents: Venkatappa Naiudu and Chinna Thayammal
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Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), commonly known as Periyar, also referred to as 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'.
Religious views of Periyar EV ... · Annai EVR Maniammai · Periyar (2007 film)
Political party: Dravidar Kazhagam
Resting place: Periyar Ninaividam
Nickname(s): E.V.R., Vaikom Veerar, Venthaadi Venthan
Nationality: Indian
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Periyar (meaning: big river) is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in ...
Mouth: Arabian Sea, Vembanad Lake
Source: Sivagiri Hills, Sundaramala
State: Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Basin size: 5,398 km2 (2,084 sq mi)
Jan 30, 2020 · Rajinikanth's recent comment on the burning of Rama portraits decades ago by social reformer Periyar have placed the Dravidian leader in the ...
Mar 9, 2018 · Snapshot. The 'Periyar' you may not know but should: E V Ramasamy (1879- 1973), popularly known as EVR, is hailed as 'Periyar' by his ...