He was a Nair reformist.
He was born in Kannammoola in Thiruvanan
thapuram district.
His real name was Kunjan Pillai.
Pracheena Malayalam, ‘‘Vedaddikara Nirupanam’
‘‘Advaita Chinta Paddhathi’’ ‘Vedanta Saram’’ etc
are his famous works.
He was against untouchability, subcaste barriers
and against the observances of practices as
Talikettu Kalyanam, Tirandukuli etc.
He attained Samadhi at Panmana in Kollam district.
Chattampi Swami Memorial is situated at Panmana.