Key Moments in Periyar's Life

Explore the life, history, and timeline of E.V. Ramasamy Periyar from his birth in 1879 through the Self-Respect movement and social justice campaigns.

Biography timeline

1879: Born in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
1924: Vaikom Satyagraha civil rights campaign.
1925: Self-Respect Movement.
1944: Dravidar Kazhagam.
1973: Legacy as a rationalist and social reformer.