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'''Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai''' (1898-1969) was a social reformer, politician and freedom fighter from [[Kollam]] in erstwhile [[Travancore]]. He worked for upliftment of [[lower Caste]], spreading modern education and [[democratization]] of [[Travancore]].<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2010-02-15|title=Sanku Pillai always remained with progressive forces: Achuthanandan|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Sanku-Pillai-always-remained-with-progressive-forces-Achuthanandan/article16814878.ece|access-date=2021-05-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He was the president of [[Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee]] from 1949-1951 and one of the leaders of [[Vimochana Samaram]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Devika|first=J.|url=https://books.google. | '''Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai''' (1898-1969) was a social reformer, politician and freedom fighter from [[Kollam]] in erstwhile [[Travancore]]. He worked for upliftment of [[lower Caste]], spreading modern education and [[democratization]] of [[Travancore]].<ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2010-02-15|title=Sanku Pillai always remained with progressive forces: Achuthanandan|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Sanku-Pillai-always-remained-with-progressive-forces-Achuthanandan/article16814878.ece|access-date=2021-05-09|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He was the president of [[Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee]] from 1949-1951 and one of the leaders of [[Vimochana Samaram]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Devika|first=J.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Xyr6gXmva-gC&dq=+sanku+pillai&pg=PA127|title=Her-self: Early Writings on Gender by Malayalee Women, 1898-1938|date=2005|publisher=Popular Prakashan|isbn=978-81-85604-74-9|language=en}}</ref> He was also the founder and first president of [[Panmana]] Ashramam made in commemoration of [[Chattampi Swamikal]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Chattambi Swamikal Mahasamadhi observance|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2011/apr/30/chattambi-swamikal-mahasamadhi-observance-249148.html|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
== Life == | == Life == | ||
Sanku Pillai was born at [[Prakkulam]], [[Kollam]] in a landlord family named Thottuvayalil Bungalow on 15 February 1898 and after his childhood he moved to [[Panmana]]. He undertook various social reform activities like organizing inter-caste-dining and facilitating temple entry for back ward castes at two temples near Panmana even before the [[Temple Entry Proclamation]] of 1936.<ref>{{Cite web| | Sanku Pillai was born at [[Prakkulam]], [[Kollam]] in a landlord family named Thottuvayalil Bungalow on 15 February 1898 and after his childhood he moved to [[Panmana]]. He undertook various social reform activities like organizing inter-caste-dining and facilitating temple entry for back ward castes at two temples near Panmana even before the [[Temple Entry Proclamation]] of 1936.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Nov 11|first1=TNN /|last2=2018|last3=Ist|first3=07:01|title=CPM is hijacking renaissance struggles: Congress {{!}} Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/cpm-is-hijacking-renaissance-struggles-congress/articleshow/66573727.cms|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He was a disciple of [[Chattampi Swamikal]] and invited the saint to [[Panmana]] in his late years of life. After [[Chattampi Swamikal]] passed away, by 1938 Pillai established the Panmana Ashramam to propagate teachings of Swamikal.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
The relationship with [[Barrister]] A.K. Pillai brought Sanku Pillai into politics. He participated in struggles for responsible government in [[Travancore]]. In the end of 1940's he was in forefront of protests against [[Pattom Thanu Pillai]] by [[Indian National Congress]] members.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Varghese|first=Mary Theresa N.|date=1970|title=Kerala, 1947-1957 : a study of some significant factors leading to the Communist victory in 1957|url=https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/11244|language=en-AU|doi=10.25911/5d74e4b400de5}}</ref> In this period he rose up in ranks to the president of [[Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee]]. Sanku Pillai was also part of the [[Vimochana Samaram]]. | The relationship with [[Barrister]] A.K. Pillai brought Sanku Pillai into politics. He participated in struggles for responsible government in [[Travancore]]. In the end of 1940's he was in forefront of protests against [[Pattom Thanu Pillai]] by [[Indian National Congress]] members.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Varghese|first=Mary Theresa N.|date=1970|title=Kerala, 1947-1957 : a study of some significant factors leading to the Communist victory in 1957|url=https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/11244|language=en-AU|doi=10.25911/5d74e4b400de5}}</ref> In this period he rose up in ranks to the president of [[Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee]]. Sanku Pillai was also part of the [[Vimochana Samaram]]. | ||
He was also the founder of [[Devaswom boards in Kerala|Devaswom board]] College, [[Sasthamkotta]].<ref>{{Cite web| | He was also the founder of [[Devaswom boards in Kerala|Devaswom board]] College, [[Sasthamkotta]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 24|first1=TNN /|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=04:40|title=K S Anilkumar is new KU registrar {{!}} Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/k-s-anilkumar-is-new-ku-registrar/articleshow/81181246.cms|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Popular art == | == Popular art == | ||
The [[autobiography]] of Sanku Pillai is ''Ente Kazhinjakaala Smaranakal.''<ref>{{Cite web|title='Make Sankupillai's autobiography a textbook'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2009/feb/16/make-sankupillais-autobiography-a-textbook-26125.html|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=P|first=Jinimon | The [[autobiography]] of Sanku Pillai is ''Ente Kazhinjakaala Smaranakal.''<ref>{{Cite web|title='Make Sankupillai's autobiography a textbook'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2009/feb/16/make-sankupillais-autobiography-a-textbook-26125.html|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=P|first=Jinimon|title=Autobiographies as Source of History: A Study on the National Movement in Kerala|date=2007|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44147886|journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress|volume=68|pages=772–779|jstor=44147886|issn=2249-1937}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai | |
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| President Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1898 Prakkulam, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (Now in Kerala, India) |
| Died | 16 April 1969 (aged 71) Panmana, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Kumbalathu Sanku Pillai (1898-1969) was a social reformer, politician and freedom fighter from Kollam in erstwhile Travancore. He worked for upliftment of lower Caste, spreading modern education and democratization of Travancore.[1] He was the president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee from 1949-1951 and one of the leaders of Vimochana Samaram.[2] He was also the founder and first president of Panmana Ashramam made in commemoration of Chattampi Swamikal.[3]
Life[edit | edit source]
Sanku Pillai was born at Prakkulam, Kollam in a landlord family named Thottuvayalil Bungalow on 15 February 1898 and after his childhood he moved to Panmana. He undertook various social reform activities like organizing inter-caste-dining and facilitating temple entry for back ward castes at two temples near Panmana even before the Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936.[4] He was a disciple of Chattampi Swamikal and invited the saint to Panmana in his late years of life. After Chattampi Swamikal passed away, by 1938 Pillai established the Panmana Ashramam to propagate teachings of Swamikal.[3]
The relationship with Barrister A.K. Pillai brought Sanku Pillai into politics. He participated in struggles for responsible government in Travancore. In the end of 1940's he was in forefront of protests against Pattom Thanu Pillai by Indian National Congress members.[5] In this period he rose up in ranks to the president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee. Sanku Pillai was also part of the Vimochana Samaram.
He was also the founder of Devaswom board College, Sasthamkotta.[6]
Popular art[edit | edit source]
The autobiography of Sanku Pillai is Ente Kazhinjakaala Smaranakal.[7][8]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Staff Reporter (2010-02-15). "Sanku Pillai always remained with progressive forces: Achuthanandan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ↑ Devika, J. (2005). Her-self: Early Writings on Gender by Malayalee Women, 1898-1938. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-85604-74-9.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Chattambi Swamikal Mahasamadhi observance". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ↑ Nov 11, TNN /; 2018; Ist, 07:01. "CPM is hijacking renaissance struggles: Congress | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Varghese, Mary Theresa N. (1970). "Kerala, 1947-1957 : a study of some significant factors leading to the Communist victory in 1957". doi:10.25911/5d74e4b400de5.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ Feb 24, TNN /; 2021; Ist, 04:40. "K S Anilkumar is new KU registrar | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "'Make Sankupillai's autobiography a textbook'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ↑ P, Jinimon (2007). "Autobiographies as Source of History: A Study on the National Movement in Kerala". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 68: 772–779. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44147886.