Periyar birth anniversary: Here are some rare photos of the Dravida Kazhagam founder

On his birth anniversary, let us take a look at some of the rare photos of social reformer and Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar.

Former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi listens carefully to Periyar. (File Photo | EPS) 

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with DMK co-founder KA Mathiazhagan. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with former Tamil Nadu CM Annadurai. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar addressing a meeting at Bangalore Tamil Sangam. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with former DMK Minister OP Raman. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with former CM of Tamil Nadu VR Nedunchezhiyan. (File Photo | EPS)

The International education year 1970 was celebrated at 'Rajaji Hall' with the release of 'Kalaignar Kavimanimalai' and the international education awards to 47 distinguished men in various fields picture shows Former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi, Periyar giving away the awards to distinguished men in various fields. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with veteran film actor MR Radha. (File Photo | EPS)

DK leader Periyar (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with former Tamil Nadu CM Kamaraj. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi and other DMK leaders. (File Photo | EPS)

Dravida Kazhagam founder Periyar with K Veeramani and others. (File Photo | EPS)

Former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi along with Periyar paying tributes at Anna Square. (File Photo | EPS)