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Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai
Indian social reformer and freedom fighter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mannathu Padmanabhan (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970) was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. He is recognised as the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS), which represents the Nair community that constitutes 15.5% of the population of the state.[1] His birthday(January 2) is observed as Mannam Jayanti every year. Padmanabhan is considered as a visionary reformer who organised the Nair community under the NSS.[2]
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Born | Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai (1878-01-02)2 January 1878 |
Died | 25 February 1970(1970-02-25) (aged 92) |
Resting place | Perunna |
Monuments | Mannam Memorial, Changanassery |
Nationality | Indian |
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Era | Reformation in Kerala |
Organization(s) | Nair Service Society, Democratic Congress (Political Party) |
Known for | Founder of the Nair Service Society |
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Political party | Indian National Congress |
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Board member of | First President of Travancore Devaswom Board |
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Honours | Padma Bhushan,Prestigious Bharata Kesari title from the President of India |
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