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St. Kuriakose Chavara, a visionary and reformer, made significant strides in education and social reform in 19th century India. His contributions were especially remarkable in the context of the rigid caste system and the limited access to education for lower castes.In 1846, St. Kuriakose Chavara established an institution for Sanskrit studies at Mannanam, a historic village in Kerala. This was a bold move, as Sanskrit was traditionally reserved for the higher castes, and St. Kuriakose Chavara’s efforts were aimed at making this ancient language and its vast body of knowledge accessible to a broader population.To ensure the quality of education at his Sanskrit institution, St. Kuriakose Chavara brought in a tutor from the Variar community in Thrissur. The Variars were known for their scholarly pursuits, and this move underscored St. Kuriakose Chavara’s commitment to providing high quality
