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'''Sivagami Ammayar''' was an [[List of Indian independence activists|Indian freedom fighter]] and member of the [[Indian National Army]]. Born in [[Tamil Nadu]] and later migrating to [[Malaysia]], she was inspired by [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Netaji Subash Chandra Bose]] to join the freedom struggle at a young age.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Sivagami Ammayar was born in 1933 to Marimuthu Mudaliyar and Chinnathai in Annasagaram village, located in the [[Dharmapuri district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Mahotsav |first=Amrit |title=Sivagami Ammayar |url=https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?24380 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India |language=English}}</ref> Early in her life, she migrated to [[Malaysia]] with her family, where her father worked on a [[Tea processing|tea estate]].{{fact|date=August 2024}}<br />
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== Education ==<br />
In Malaysia, Sivagami Ammayar pursued her education at the Jai Hind Hindu Padasalai in [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref name=":0" /><br />
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== Role in the Indian National Army ==<br />
At the age of 11, Sivagami Ammayar was deeply inspired by a speech given by Netaji [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Subash Chandra Bose]]. Motivated by his call for India's independence, she joined the [[Indian National Army]] (INA) and became a member of the 'Balak Sena' group, which was dedicated to young boys and girls.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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Between 1942 and 1945, Sivagami Ammayar served as a caretaker and head of the Social Welfare Hostel.<ref name=":0" /> During this period, she and her brother Paranthaman performed a street play titled "Veera Vanitha." This play aimed to instill a desire for freedom among the people and raise funds for the INA. Their performances took them from street to street, engaging the public and garnering support for the freedom movement.<br />
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== Contribution during World War II ==<br />
During [[World War II]], Sivagami Ammayar, along with her brother Paranthaman, actively participated in rescuing people injured by bombings at the Sarkar Camp.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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== Recognition and honors ==<br />
In 1973, the government of Tamil Nadu honoured her with the "Tyaga Chemmal" Award. Later, in 1993, she was further honored by [[Dr. J. Jayalalithaa]], the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.<br />
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