Ayathan Alok

Ayathan Alok is an author known for writing about Dr. Ayathan Gopalan, a prominent social reformer and Renaissance leader from Kerala, India. Alok has authored two notable biographical works about Gopalan: *Appan / അപ്പൻ: ഒരു ഓർമ്മപ്പുസ്തകം* (published in Malayalam in 2021 by Notion Press) and *Darsar: The Untold Story of an Unsung Hero* (in English). These books are significant as they are among the first detailed biographies of Dr. Ayathan Gopalan, shedding light on his contributions to social reform, education, and the Brahmo Samaj movement in Kerala.
The Malayalam book, *Appan*, is described as an authentic biography crafted after years of study, aimed at history enthusiasts and students. It has received positive feedback, with a 5.0 rating based on limited reviews on platforms like Amazon. Alok’s work highlights Gopalan’s role as the founder of the Sugunavardhini movement and his efforts to uplift women, children, and marginalized communities like the Dalits and Harijans. For his efforts in documenting Gopalan’s legacy, Ayathan Alok earned the "Ten-acious Author Badge" from Notion Press for selling the first 10 copies of his book.

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