Yogakshema Sabha

The Yogakshema Sabha was formed in Aluva on January 31, 1908, with the aim of reforming the Namboodiri community. The Yogakshema Sabha was an organization formed on the day of Shivaratri in 1908 with the aim of humanizing the Namboodiris without compromising priestly and feudalism. The Yogakshema Sabha was formed in a meeting held at the residence of the Cherumukku priest in Aluva under the chairmanship of Deshamangalam Sankaran Namboodiripad. Kurur Unni Namboodiripad led the organization in the early years. Prominent people from other communities also participated in the early annual general meetings. Women's conferences were also held with the participation of prominent Brahmin women. Although the early activities were to learn English, educate men, and run a bank and estate, the Yogakshema Sabha later emerged as a corrective force against the immoral practices in Namboodiri homes.

PSC Questions

1. An organization formed for the upliftment of the Namboothiri community - Yoga Kshema Sabha

2. Year Yoga Kshema Sabha was established - January 31, 1908 (Aluva)

3. First President of Yoga Kshema Sabha - Deshamangalam Sankaran Namboothiripad

4. A prominent member of Yoga Kshema Sabha - V.T. Bhattathiripad

5. Main objectives of Yoga Kshema Sabha - Prohibit polygamy, implement widow marriage, prevent old age marriage, spread English education

6. Motto of Yoga Kshema Sabha - Make Namboothiri human

7. Mouthpiece of Yoga Kshema Sabha - Mangalodayam

8. Magazines published by Yoga Kshema Sabha - Mangalodayam, Yoga Kshema, Unninamboothiri

9. First editor of Mangalodayam - Changampuzha

10. Presentation made at the annual meeting of Yoga Kshema Sabha. Which play by V.T. is it - Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku

11. Which play by V.T. exposed the immoralities of the Namboothiri community - Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku

12. The year in which the play "Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku" was released - 1929

13. Where was the play "Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku" first performed - Edakkunni