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Posted 08 Sep 2025

Updated 09 Sep 2025

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Article Summary

Article Summary

Sree Narayana Guru, a renowned saint and social reformer, promoted unity, equality, and social upliftment through movements supporting temple entry and community development, emphasizing universal human dignity.

Sree Narayana Guru (1856-1928)

The Birth anniversary of Sree Narayan Guru celebrated.

  • He was a saint & social reformer of India.

Key Contribution

  • He propagated the idea of ‘One Caste, One Religion, One God’.
  • He founded the 'Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) for upliftment and education of Ezhava community.
  • He launched the “Aruvipuram movement, one of the first moments for equal rights to temple entry.
  • He lent support to Vaikkom Satyagraha for temple entry (1924-25) in Travancore.
  • Founded Ashram dedicated to principle-Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra (all human beings are equal in the eyes of God).

Values 

  • Equality, Non-violence, Compassion, Integrity, Courage etc.
  • Tags :
  • Sree Narayana Guru
  • Aruvipuram movement
  • Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam
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