Kala Suri Thangamma Appakutty (7 January 1925 – 15 June 2008) was a Sri Lankan philanthropist, veteran religious personality, educator and social activist.
She is recognised for her notable works on Saivism and was regarded as one of the main pillars in developing Hinduism in Sri Lanka.
She lectured on the importance of Saivism and helped renovate and establish temples including the Tellippalai Durga Kovil.
[3] She was also well known for her social work during the Sri Lankan Civil War, during which she helped several women and children who were terribly affected.
The Government of Sri Lanka honored her with the prestigious title Kala Suri in 1991 recognising her services towards the society.