- Dheeran Chinnamalai was remembered on his birth anniversary on 17th April.
- About Dheeran Chinnamalai (1756 - 1805)
- Born as Theerthagiri in present day Tirupur district, Tamilnadu.
- He was a master in all arts and crafts of guerrilla warfare.
- He was a Palayakaarar (Poligars) and chieftain who was the ruler of Kongu Nadu region.
- Hanged by British at Sankagiri Fort in Tamilnadu.
- Key contribution
- He helped Tipu Sultan in his war against British and was instrumental in victories at Chitheswaram, Mazahavalli and Srirangapatna.
- Values: Courage, Leader, Patriotism.
