The SNDP Movement, led by Sree Narayana Guru, emerged as a major socio-religious reform movement in Kerala focused on social equality, education, and the upliftment of marginalized Ezhava communities.

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• The SNDP Movement originated from the Aruvippuram Movement launched by Sree Narayana Guru in 1888.
• The movement challenged caste-based discrimination and social restrictions imposed on the Ezhava community in Kerala.
• Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shivalinga at Aruvippuram, symbolising resistance against upper-caste dominance in religious practices.
• The Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam was officially established in 1903 under the Indian Companies Act.
• Sree Narayana Guru served as the chairman of SNDP, while poet Kumaran Asan became its general secretary.
• Dr. Palpu played a major role in organising social justice campaigns and advocating educational and political rights for Ezhavas.
• The movement promoted education, social equality, women’s empowerment, and political representation for backward communities.
• SNDP opposed caste hierarchy, social injustice, superstitions, and discriminatory religious practices in Kerala society.
• The movement contributed significantly to temple entry reforms and fought for access to public roads and educational institutions.
• Sree Narayana Guru’s famous message “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind” became the ideological foundation of the movement.