Thiru. Mannai Narayanasamy was the most illustrious Social revolutionaries of the Dravidian movement. His fearless effort to transform the society was unique. He spread the principles of Human dignity, Rationalism, and social justice. He is popularly known as “Thanjai  Periyar”, He has been the Minister of Agriculture, Food& cooperation  Local Administration etc., in the Government of Tamil Nadu during early seventies.”Education to All”, irrespective of caste, creed, and religion, was his principle. In fond memory of this interesting personality “Mannai Narayanasamy Educational Trust” was registered in his name in 1997, and which manages the “Mannai Narayanasamy group of institutions.”