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Monday, 23 April 2018

Pundit Karuppan


Known as the Lincoln of Kerala.
He was called 'Sankaran' in his boyhood.
He is considered as the 1st human rights activist of Cochin state.
Address- Sahityakudeeram(H).
At 12 years of age, wrote 'Lankamardanam' in Sloga, style-Shardoola vikreeditham.
Founded Jnanodayam Sabha at Edakochi.
Wrote 'Jathy kummi' in 1904 which is the 1st book in Malayalam questioning caste system & untouchability.
'Balakshemam, Panchavadi, Kairalee kouthukam etc.
Wrote 'Aacharabhooshanam' which generated awareness among depressed classes against superstitions.
He Organised KayalSammelanam.
Expired on 23rd March 1938.

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