Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu House - Museum in Rajamahendravaram - East Godavari, India

I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit the home of a great social reformer where he resided. The house has preserved some of his personal belongings and an extensive library. I was indeed lucky to have visited the place where this social reformer conducted widow marriages, a groundbreaking act at a time when society vehemently opposed such unions. His unwavering spirit breathed new life into the unfortunate widows by facilitating their remarriage.

Kandukuri Veereshalingam Pantulu (1848-1919) was a prominent social reformer and writer in India, known for his significant contributions to the upliftment of women's rights and education. He is best remembered for his pioneering work in advocating for women's education and widow remarriage in a conservative society during the 19th century. Pantulu was a prolific writer and his literary works, including novels, essays, and plays, played a vital role in spreading awareness about social issues. His efforts left a lasting impact on the Telugu-speaking regions of India and inspired social change. His residence has been converted into a Museum, which inspires the visitors and provides a glimpse on the life, values and contribution of the great freedom fighter and social reformer

(Visited in March 2021) - Finally visited this underrated place! This was the official residence of the legendary Social reformer & Telugu literary giant, Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu garu (c.1848-1919 CE). This is now sort of a museum maintained by AP Archeology department with no charge of fees. The premises also possesses personal things & correspondence of Pantulu garu along with a separate building built for his beloved wife, Smt' Rajyalakshmamma. The first widow remarriage among upper caste Hindus in the entire South India region was performed here on 11th, December, 1881.

This place was very nice We can old printing press a lot

Nice place to know some facts about Kandukuri viresalingam garu

I felt very happy to see living place of sri kandukuri veereswara lingem pantulu .it is an old type manduvaa house. 4 sides verandas. Looks so beautiful. It seems he has aesthetic sense . He has good respect for ladies constructed separate house for his wife. Adjacent to main house. There is a good library in the house. Very useful for research students

It's good to know your local Hero's Hystery

It was good experience getting down the history