Social reform movement in Tamil Nadu in the 19th century with special reference to St. Ramalinga
By: C. Paramarthalingam.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Rajakumari Publications
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Madurai
Language: eng; tam
Number of pages: 318
Subjects: Ramalinga Swami, 1823-1874.; Tamil Nadu (India) -- Social conditions.
Description: Study on contribution of Swami Ramalinga, 1823-1874, Hindu religious leader and poet, founder of Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga, to sati, child-marriage, widow remarriage, slavery, and temple entry in Tamil Nadu.
Notes: In English; includes passages in Tamil.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-312) and index.
Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.--Madurai Kamraj University, 1987).