Death Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Thiru Subramania Siva

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The Vice-President of India offered floral tributes to freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva on his death anniversary on 23rd July.

He was born on 4th October 1884 at Batlagundu in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu.
He became a disciple of Sadananda Swami in 1902, adopted the name Sivam, and developed a strong spiritual-nationalist mindset.

He pioneered the Tanittamil Movement, which advocated using pure Tamil without heavy Sanskrit influence.
He launched the nationalist journal Gnanabhanu in 1913 to spread patriotic ideas.
He wrote over 30 books during his lifetime, including Ramanuja Vijayam, Madhva Vijayam, and Vitutalaipporil Tamil Valarnta Varalaru.

The nationalist speeches of Arya Samaj leader Thakur Kahan Chandra Verma inspired him to become a powerful public speaker.
He promoted the nationalist ideology of Bal Gangadhar Tilak alongside V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and Subramania Bharati.
He established the Dharma Paripalana Samajam in 1906 to encourage social reform and national pride.

He played a key role in the Swadeshi Movement while working closely with V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.
He rallied factory workers during the historic Coral Mill Strike of 1908 in Thoothukudi.
His public speeches made Tirunelveli a major hub for nationalist activities.
British authorities arrested him for sedition, making him the first recognised political prisoner of the Madras Presidency.
He laid the foundation for the Bharat Mata Temple at Papparapatti in Dharmapuri in 1923.
He contracted leprosy due to harsh jail conditions and passed away on 23rd July 1925.