Immanuvel Devendrar
Immanuvel Devendrar | |
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| File:Tyagi Immanuvel Devendrar-5.JPG Immanuvel Devendrar | |
| Born | 9 october 1924 |
| Died | 11 september 1957 |
Immanuvel Devendrar (also called Immanuvel sekaran) was a freedom fighter and a social reformer. He also worked in the Indian army as 'Havaldar major'. He belongs to Devendra kula vellalar caste. He was murdered on 11 september 1957. His postal stamp was released by the government of India in 2010[1][2]. His death anniversary day is attended by millions of people in Tamilnadu every year[3][4][5][6].
Personal life
Immanuvel devendrar was born on 9th october 1924 to Mr.Vedhanayagam (School Teacher and founder of Devendra kula vellalar sangam,Mudukulathur) and Mrs.Gnanasoundhari Ammal in a village of Sellur, which is located in Mudukulathur Taluk in Ramanathapuram district,Tamil Nadu . He has four childrens namely E.Mary Vasantha rani,E.papin vijaya rani,E sundari prabha rani, E.Jansi rani. Immanuvel sekaran knew 7 languages including Russian language.
Involvement in freedom struggle
At the age of 18 Immanuvel devendrar participated in the Quit India movement and he was imprisoned for three months by the British Government[2].
In Indian army
In 1945 he joined the Indian army as 'Havaldar major'. He worked in the Indian army until he returned to Paramakudi to become a youth congress leader[2].
Fight for social justice
He worked hard for the upliftment of the Scheduled caste people in Tamilnadu. During his work as a social reformer he was murdered following the 1957 riots[7].
References
- ^ stampsofindia.com
- ^ a b c stampsofindia.com
- ^ The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Ramanathapuram News : Immanuel Sekaran guru puja: security tightened
- ^ Floral tributes paid to Dalit leader Immanuel Sekaran
- ^ The Hindu : Tamil Nadu News : Tribute paid to Immanuel Sekaran
- ^ Immanuel Sekaran guru puja: security tightened - NEWSPOLITAN
- ^ 'samuga urimai porali tyagi Immanuvel devendrar'by Tamilavel
