
Statue of Devasahayam Pillai, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kottar, Nagercoil. Kumbalam / Wikimedia
Statue of Devasahayam Pillai, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kottar, Nagercoil. Kumbalam / Wikimedia
Pope Francis confirms Indian who opposed caste system reaches sainthood
Lazzarus Devasahayam was shot dead in the 18th century for opposing the rigid hierarchy system