The Prarthana Samaj
In 1849 the Paramahans Sabha was started in Maharashtra. Its influence was restricted and it broke up very soon. In 1867, Dr. Atmaram Padurang[1823-1898] founded the Prarthana Samaj. He got inspiration from Keshab Chandra Sen. The Prarthana Samaj was started with the aimof reforming Hindu religious thought and practice in the light of modern knowledge. It preached the worship of one God and tried to free religion of caste orthodoxy and priestly domination. In 1870, R.C.Bandarker and M.G.Ranade joined the Prarthana Samaj and strengthened it. It was powerfully influenced by the Brahmo Samaj. Its activities also spread to south India as a result of the efforts of the Telugu reformer, Viresalingam.
In 1849 the Paramahans Sabha was started in Maharashtra. Its influence was restricted and it broke up very soon. In 1867, Dr. Atmaram Padurang[1823-1898] founded the Prarthana Samaj. He got inspiration from Keshab Chandra Sen. The Prarthana Samaj was started with the aimof reforming Hindu religious thought and practice in the light of modern knowledge. It preached the worship of one God and tried to free religion of caste orthodoxy and priestly domination. In 1870, R.C.Bandarker and M.G.Ranade joined the Prarthana Samaj and strengthened it. It was powerfully influenced by the Brahmo Samaj. Its activities also spread to south India as a result of the efforts of the Telugu reformer, Viresalingam.
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