Question

Who started the first branch of Brahma Samaj at Kozhikode in 1898?

• A. Ayyathan Gopalan
• B. K.P. Gopalan
• C. K.A. Keraliyan
• D. Vishnu Bharatiyan

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Ayyathan Gopalan

• The first branch of the Brahmo Samaj in Kozhikode was established in 1898 by Ayyathan Gopalan. • Ayyathan Gopalan: Known as "Darsarji", he was a prominent social reformer and a medical doctor by profession. • Brahmo Samaj in Kerala: He was the pioneer who brought the ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Brahmo Samaj to Kerala. • Sugunavardhini Movement: He also founded the Sugunavardhini Sabha in 1900 to promote social reforms and provide education to the marginalized sections of society. • Social Reform: He was a strong advocate against the caste system and idol worship, focusing instead on the concept of "One God."