Vaikom Satyagraham

Vaikom Satyagraham

Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore, India (now part of Kerala) against untouchability in Hindu society. The movement was centered at the Shiva temple at Vaikom, near Kottayam.The Satyagraha aimed at securing freedom of movement for all sections of society through the public roads leading to the Sri Mahadevar Temple at Vaikom.

Read more about Vaikom Satyagraham:  Introduction, Protests By Ezhavas, Involvement of The Indian National Congress, Involvement of Periyar, The Role of Sree Narayana Guru in Vaikom Satyagraha