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Vallalar opens the Sathya Dharma Salai at Vadalur

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Vallalar opens the Sathya Dharma Salai at Vadalur
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At Vadalur, Ramalinga Swamigal opened a free kitchen for the needy of every caste and lit a stove that was never to be put out.

Ramalinga Swamigal set up the Sathya Dharma Salai at Vadalur in 1867 to give the poor free food. At its opening he kindled the stone stove himself and declared that the flame must stay alight and the hungry be fed for all time. Supporters gave the land on which it stands. Volunteers still operate the Salai, and it continues to offer free meals to every visitor regardless of caste.

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