Veer Savarkar was a revolutionary, social reformer, writer and political thinker whose life played a significant role in India's freedom struggle and social history. From Abhinav Bharat and his imprisonment in Cellular Jail to his fight against untouchability and writings on Hindutva, Savarkar remains one of India's most debated historical figures.

When we talk about social reformers who reshaped India’s modern history, one name that stands tall is Periyar Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar. Born on 17 September 1879 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, Periyar dedicated his life to challenging social inequalities, fighting caste discrimination, and advocating for rationalism and self-respect. His birthplace, Erode, is not just a geographical location but a cradle of reformist thought that continues to inspire gener