V.

O Chidambaram Pillai

V.O Chidambaram PillaiV.O Chidambaram Pillai one of the predominant Indian

freedom fighter in short called as V.O.C was a lawyer and famous figure in
Indian Political life. He was born on 5th September 1872 to Ulagnatha Pillai
and Parvathy ammal at Vandanam a small town at Ottapidaram in Tuticorin
district of Tamil Nadu. V.O.Chidambaram Pillai was a lawyer by his carrer and
also an excellent writer, speaker, leader, fighter who was much font and a as
scholar of Tamil. He was also called by other names like Kappalottaiya
Tamilan, Sekkuezhultha semmal who had his schooling at this home town
along with high school education at Tuticorin. Later he moved to Tiruchirapalli
to practice Law in 1895 and before this event he worked as a Taluk officer
clerk. Moreover Chidambaram Pillai was much sincere towards his work who
even acted as a champion towards his cases and also sympathetic towards
poor people. On one of his visit to Chennai he was advised to do something
for the nation by Ramakrishnathar a saint of Swami Vivekananda Ashram and
during this instant of meeting Chidambaram Pillai become friend with Tamil
poet Bharatiyar who shared his political views.

V.O.Chidambaram Pillai entered into politics in 1905 by becoming a member

of India National Congress. In 1980 and 1900 Indian Independence movement
and Swadeshi movement was at a huge impact of height and these
movements were initiated by Balagandharar Tilak and Lala Lajapat Rai made
Chidambaram pillai to become a discipline of Tilak in 1892. Events of freedom
struggle attracted him and due to it he organized various peoples to fight
towards foreign economics by challenging monopoly of British Maritime Trade
in India. Chidambaram pillai has his own pride even now as in 1906 he
launched first Indian shipping company services between Tuticorin and
Colombo with Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company which was against
British ships. Chidambaram pillai still lives in the minds of Tamil people and
few of his Honour and Monuments existing now may be like VOC Port Trust,
VOC college, VOC park, VOC Bridge and even stepped his foot in the film
industry where the real life history of Chidambaram Pillai a mega hit movie
acted by Shivaji Ganesan in 1961. A number of services done by him still
persist into the minds of many Indians and let them with their salute and hats
off for the service and sacrifice rendered by him.

Veerapandiyan Kattabomman

Veerapandiyan KattabommanVeerapandiyan who Was born on 3rd January

1761 at Panchalakurchi of Tamil Nadu was called as Black Prince Karuthai was
the 47th king of panchalakurchi during 18th century. Kattabomman was one
of the earliest freedom fighter to oppose the rule of british in his area.
Veerapandiyanpuram now known as ottaipitaram was ruled by Jagaveera
pandiyan and his dynasty and throne was leaded by Kattabomman.

Kattabomman was the 5th ruler from kattabomman clan and a palyakavar of
Madurai Nayak kingdom. Kattabomman was a big devotee of Tiruchendur lord
Murugan and due to his devotion he installed 40 belles at this temple and
now called as Mani Mandapam. During the war the fort of panchalakuruchi
was destroyed to the ground and all the wealth of kattabomman was thrown
away by the English soldiers. But inspite of the above Kattabomman made a
revolution in the history of independence and his story are being celebrated
in many legends and epic poetry in Tamil Language. Kattabomman had 9
villages under his rule and on his memory 7 arches dedicated to
Kattabomman was erected in the gateway to panclakuruchi fort via
kurukkuchalai and ottaipidaram. A memorial was set for him in 1974 and the
fort was built on a 6 acre land which is currently under the control of tourism
department. The entire life history of kattabomman was made as a
remarkable item in the form of a photo sketch at his memorial fort for the
views of public.

Tirupur Kumaran

Tirupur KumaranTirupur kumaran another Indian revolutionary freedom

fighter participated in Indian independence movement. Kumaran was called
as kodikatha kumaran as he died holding the Indian flag in his hand during a
protest march against British government. Kumaran was the founder of Desa
Bandhan youth association and was a great contributor towards congress
movement. A stamp was issued in October 2004 towards his memory on his
100th birth anniversary and even now his statue erected at Tirupur acts as a
best landmark and point of public administration meetings.

Subramanina Bharathi

Subramanina BharathiBharathi was born on December 11th 1882 to

Chinnaswami Subramanaya iyer and Lakshmi ammal at Ettaiyapuram who

was a well known writer, poet, journalist and a social reformer. Bharathi was
an independent freedom fighter and reformer and he is still pioneer and
considered as a greatest Tamil poet of modern era. Bharathi had his schooling
at MDT Hindu college and worked as a Tamil teacher in Madurai Sethupathy
High School. Bharathi had his participation in historic surat congress in the
year 1907 and he impressed himself towards his writings and political
activity. His nationalistic poem Vandhae Madaram is referred to as National
poem of India.

Bharathi poem was much inspirational to other people to join independent

struggle and he was very much devoted to Tamil Language. He even
produced pieces of kannan pattu and modern poems. Bharathi has even set
tunes to number of songs and also composed two songs entirely in Sanskrit.
Bharathi as a journalist has pride in India as he was first to introduce political
cartoons to his newspaper. Bharathi also had his steps in various output like
Autobiography, Patriotic songs, Philosphical songs, Devotional songs, Pappa
Pattu and many more. Among them his Oadi Vilayatu Pappa was much
famous in the minds of school childrens. Few of his memory still exists in the
minds of all with his naming given to a university along with a statue at
beach and even a Tamil movie which released portrays the life of Bharati was
a huge hit.

Kamaraj

Kamaraj a kingmaker of Indian politics was born to Kumarasamy Nadar and

Sivakami ammal on 15th july 1903 in Virudhanagar of Tamil Nadu and he was
known for his honesty, integrity and simplicity. Kamaraj involved himself in
Indian Independence movement and also called as Gandhi of south. Kamaraj
was called as padikatha methai but he was much fond in spreading free
education and even has his own pride in introducing free mid day meal
scheme in schools during his rule as chief minister in 1957.

Kamaraj not only introduced many schools but he took all steps towards in
improving the standard of education and syllabus to various abilities.
Agriculture scheme took a full swing during his period and a number of dams
like Manimuthar, Vaigai, Aliyar, Sathanur and Krishnagiri was constructed
under his rule for better cultivation and improvement of life of the farmers.

He did not stop his service with this instend he also stepped himself towards
industrial developments and few industries started during his period were
BHEL, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Manali Refinery Ltd. Kamaraj due to his
good services rendered to public made him to take the seat of chief minister
for three consecutive terms. Kamaraj at his age of 16 enrolled himself as a
full time worker for congress and have even visited jail for several protests
and movements. Kamaraj memorial house is now a permanent gallery with
huge collections of photos and personal history of Kamaraj. To make a note
the life history of Kamaraj was showcased as a movie in the year 2004 and
the English version was released as a DVD in 2007. In honour of his memory
the Domestic Terminal of Chennai airport is named as Kamaraj Domestic
Terminal.

Maruthu pandiyar

Maruthu brothersDuring the end of the 18th century the sivagangai area was
ruled by periya maruthu and china maruthu who were also called as maruthu
pandiyargal.56 years back before the occurrence of sepoy mutiny first war of
indepence in many parts of north India during 1857 these brothers has pride
to make an issue about a public announcement towards independence from
colonial british rule from Trichy Thiruvarangam temple of Tamilnadu which
was held on June 10th 1801. In 1748 mookiah palaniappan (Agamudayar)
servai and Andayer gave birth to one of the maruthu brothers periya maruthu
as their elder son at narikkudi near aruppukkottai and later after 5 years on
1753 they gave birth to another son who was called by the name china
maruthu.

Udayar sewai father of these brothers had his career as a general in ramnad
state military and due to this it lets these brothers with a good opportunity in
learning martial arts at the specific centre. Polygar war or palayakkarar wars
was well known war fought between palyakkarars of former Madurai kingdom
and british east india company during march 1799 to may 1802. During the
wars several weapons were used to attack british and as maruthur brothers
were well trained in martial arts they attacked British with one of the
excellent weapon named valari stick which is made of wood. As these
brothers show case their talents towards martial arts the arts the raja of
Ramnad Muthu Vijaya Raghunathar Sethupathy honoured them with the title
named pandiyar.

Maruthu brothers were very much brave and they were famous for tiger
fights where they can they kill the tiger without any weapons. Maruthu
vadugandhar king of sivagangai came to know about their and invited them
to joint their troop and as per his request they were ready to put themselves
into the war and British attacked the state of kalaiyar koil during the war and
here the king of sivagangai lost his life these brothers along with Rani velu
nachiyar wife of the king moved to dindugal which was under hyder ali
control. On 29th April 1789 British attacked kollangudi and maruthu brothers
with their team defeated arcot nawab territories. More over these brothers
had good relationship with Veera Pandiya Kattabomman and involved
themselves towards the war with British. These brothers are not only a great
warriors but they were a great administrators who worked and served for the
welfare of the people and many notable kalayar koil, oorami ,naganga and
taks were constructed under their rule.

Dheeran Chinna malai

Dheeran Chinna malaiTheerthagiri gouder the second son of Rathinasamy

gouder (payiran kootam)and periyatha(othalam kootam) was called as
Dheeran chinnamalai was a palaykkar and a main leader in polywars also was
a well known freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu. Dheeran ChinnaMalai was
born on April 1756 and had his birth place at melapalayam in Erode of Tamil
Nadu. Chinnamalai has a good relation with tippu sultan and supported him in
all ways and after his death Dheeran Chinnamalai. Constructed a fort to fight
against British. The life history of Chinnamalai says that he belongs to playam
kottai pattakarar family and to make a point as chinnamalai grand father was
childless he adopted two child give them with a title and an area to get in
control with the people and family. Chinnamalai was born with four brothers
and one sister. Chinnamalai also learned martial arts along with his two
brothers Kirilother and Thambi which led them to form Kongu Tamil Youth a
martial arts learning centre. Chinnamalai along with his youth team fought
against British several and won the battle and later when British destroyed
oda nalli fort Chinnamalai and his brothers had their presence at karumalai
forests in palani region and with the help of Chinnamalai cook British caught
him and hanged him on August 2nd 1805 at sankari fort. Several stories and
kummi songs conveys the history and revenge made by these brave brothers
even now. To honour the brave king the Tamil Nadu government constructed
a manimandapam at Arachalur in Erode at a huge estimate and also a
notable statue of Chinnamalai was placed at Guindy in Chennai that also
potrays the life history of Chinnamalai painted on wall below his statue.

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