Kuriyedathu Thatri

Kuriyedathu Thatri or Kuriyedathu Savitri was a Nambuthiri woman from Kerala, India, known for going through the Smarthavicharana (cast based trial for adultery) in 1905. Often called as Thathri Kutty, her Smarthavicharam is considered as the most controversial one held in Kerala as it shocked the core of society Following the trial of Thathri, a council called Yogakhsemam was formed under the leadership of a few revolutionary Namboothiri men who promoted ideas such as the relaxation of marriage rules and abolishing the practice of Sambandham.

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