S. Dharmambal
Saminathan Dharmambal | |
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| Born | 1890 Karuntattankudi, Madras presidency, British India |
| Died | 20 May 1959 (aged 68–69) |
| Monuments | Memorial in Moolakothalam, Chennai |
| Occupation(s) | Social activist, women's rights activist |
| Known for | Founder of Manavar Mandram ("Student Forum") |
| Spouse | Munisamy Naidu |
| Awards | vira Tamil annai ("Heroic Tamil Mother") |
Saminathan Dharmambal (1890–1959) was an Indian social activist and women's rights activist. She is remembered for her contributions to the Tamil language and involvement in the Anti-Hindi agitation of 1937–40. In 1951, she was given the title of vira Tamil annai ("Heroic Tamil Mother").