• M.PUSHPALATHA
• Dr.M.JANARTHANAN

Sri Vaikunda Swamigal contributed a great deal for the modernization of the Hindu society in South Travancore. Ayya Vaikundar is a pioneer of social reform movements in India. The custom-ridden society underwent revolutionary changes by his efforts. He tirelessly strived to remove the inequality based on birth and to establish a casteless society. He preached equality among all the people. He condemned those who divided the society into many groups and considered as “nisas”. He wanted to unite all the castes. To attain the object of equality and unity among all the castes, he advocated coordinated and effective measures.

Ayya Vaikundar, Social Reforms, South Travancore

"Ayya Sri Vaikunda Swamikal‘s Life and Teachings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.350-358, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905W09.pdf

"Ayya Sri Vaikunda Swamikal‘s Life and Teachings", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp350-358, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905W09.pdf