Like his wife Krishnammal, he too devoted himself to the Bhoodan and Gramdan movements in Tamil Nadu and contributed immensely to Jayaprakash Narayan's Total Revolution. Established Association of Sarva Seva Farms (ASSEFA) which made great headway in many States attempting an agro-based village development. All his work is enthused by Gandhiji's concept of Gram Swaraj - for a just and happy social order in villages.

Pattaligal Pannai Ashram,
Valivalam P.O.
Dist. Thanjavur,
Tamil Nadu - 610207