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| Patriot Thevar Ayya, Pasumpon, TN tnhelearning.edu.vn |
Though Muthuramalinga Thevar, a Nationalist, well-known freedom fighter and a close associate of Nataji Subash Chandra Bose, is no longer with us, his personal sacrifices, political and patriotic activities have a left a long legacy in South Tamil Nadu. He is always looked upon as a model of Karma Yogi, who had dedicated his entire life to the welfare of common poor people till the last phase of his eventful life.
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin arrived in Madurai late evening on Tuesday itself to take part in the iconic leader's 117 th birth anniversary and 62 nd Guru Puja celebrations to be held on Wednesday - 30th October (today) at his native place Pasumpon.
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| Pasumpon, Ramanathapuram,TN.frontline.thehindu.com |
As several prominent political leaders will be visiting the annual memorial event to pay respect to the great freedom fighter, special security arrangements are in place by the Police including crowd management and travel restrictions to avoid untoward events.
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| Late CM Jayalalitha handing over the armour arcattoscana.org |
Earlier, a couple of week's ago this month, AIADMK treasurer Dindigul C Seenivasan received the gold armour of Muthuramalinga Thevar from a private bank and sent it to Thevar memorial Hall in Ramanathapuram with police security. It is to be placed on the leader’s statue at Pasumpon on the occasion of ‘guru pooja’ and Thevar Jayanthi on October 30, 2024.
A brief review of his life
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Early Life and Ideals
Born on October 30, 1908, in Pasumpon, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, Sri Pasumpon Muthuramalingam Thevar was a renowned patriot and freedom fighter. Known for his unyielding devotion to Hindu spirituality and dharma, he championed the causes of social equality and national unity.
Association with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
A close ally of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Thevar supported Bose’s vision for an independent India. When Bose established the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) in 1939, Thevar joined as Deputy Chairman, helping to organize and strengthen resistance against British colonial rule.
Fight Against the Criminal Tribes Act
One of Thevar’s significant contributions was his campaign against the British-imposed Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) of 1871, which marginalized and labeled numerous communities in Tamil Nadu as "criminal tribes." His relentless efforts led to the repeal of the act, liberating many from systemic discrimination.
Temple Entry and Social Reform
Thevar played a key role in advocating for Dalit temple entry. In 1939, he supported the historic entry of Dalits into the Madurai Meenakshi Temple led by popular Lawyer Vaidyanatha Aiyar , a milestone in Tamil Nadu’s social reform movement.
Legacy and Guru Pooja
Every year, Thevar Jayanthi, also known as Guru Pooja, is celebrated on his birth and death anniversary, October 30, in his village Pasumpon, commemorating his unwavering commitment to patriotism and social justice.
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