Kovai Khadar Ayyamuthu
Kovai Ayyamuthu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dec 1898 |
| Died | 21 Dec 1975 |
| Nationality | Indian |
Kovai Ayyamuthu also known as Kovai Kadar Ayyamuthu [1] (December 1898 – 21 December 1975) was an Gandhian,Indian Freedom Fighter and a Writer.
Ayyamuthu was one of the important leader in Sarvodya movement. He was also a good friend of EVR Periyar. And he was mentored by Rajagopalachari.
Ayyamuthu was born in Kangayam region of Tirupur district to Angannan and Marakkal.He was married to Govindammal in the year 1921.
Govindammal also actively participated and involved in various agitation and the couple were jailed numerous times.
In the year 1924 Kovai Ayyamthu participated in Vaikom Satyagraha.He also played pivotal role in Kadar organisation in the Coimbatore region.
After independence Ayyamuthu and Govindammal set up the “Gandhi Pannai" on the Coimbatore Pollachi road. And their house was name as ‘Rajaji Illam”.
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