"Tailor Mangalya Sutra", where women from lower castes were denied the right to wear the gold mangalsutra (a sacred thread worn by married women).
Instead, they were forced to wear mangalsutras made of inferior materials like thread or plant fibers.
As part of the larger anti-caste and social justice movements, lower-caste women asserted their right to wear gold mangalsutras, symbolizing their dignity and equality in society.
This issue became a part of the broader temple entry and self-respect movements aimed at ending caste-based oppression in Kerala.
The movement saw opposition from upper-caste communities who tried to maintain caste-based restrictions.
However, it contributed significantly to the social reform movement in Kerala, led by leaders like Sree Narayana Guru and Ayyankali, who advocated for caste equality and social justice.
