January 17 Tiruppur Kumaran Memorial Day
- Born on October 4, 1904, in Chennimalai, Tamil Nadu.
- Founder of the Desa Bandhu Youth Association, which actively participated in the Indian independence movement.
- Known for holding the Indian national flag during a protest against British rule, despite the ban on the flag at the time.
- Died on January 17, 1932, after being brutally beaten by the British police while protesting.
- Revered as “Kodi Kaatha Kumaran” (The Flag Protector Kumaran) for his dedication to safeguarding the Indian flag.