Periyar dasan wikipedia
Periyar dasan wikipedia
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Periyar Dasan
Indian scholar (1949–2013)
Dr. Periyar Dasan or Dr. Abdullah (born Seshachalam; 21 August 1949 – 19 August 2013) was an Indian scholar, professor, eminent speaker, and activist from Tamil Nadu.
He propagated atheism and rationalist ideologies for most part of his life and later converted to Islam. He has also appeared in around 15 Tamil-language films.
Periyar dasan speech
Early life and background
Seshachalam was born in a Shaivite family on 21 August 1949 at Agaram in Perambur, a neighbourhood in present-day Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was attracted towards the rationalist ideals of Periyar E.
V. Ramasamy, the founder of the Dravidian movement. During his days in Pachaiyappa’s College, he changed his original name to Periyar Dasan (ardent follower of Periyar).[3] He was well-versed in Tamil literature, various religious studies, and English.
He has authored around 120 books. He served as a professor in his alma mater, Pachaiyappa’s College, for 34 years and as