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Prarthana Samaj
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Solution
- ‘Prarthana Samaj’ had its origins in Paramhamsa Sabha.
- It was founded by Dadoba Pandurang Tarkhadkar.
- The founding members are like Dr. Atmaram Pandurang. Justice M. G. Ranade. Dr. R. G. Bhandarkar opposed idol worship and emphasized the principle of ‘One Supreme God’ (monotheism).
- They opened schools for girls, orphanages, and night schools for workers.
- They focused on the importance of gender equality, wiping out caste discrimination, and also on appreciating the value of mundane life.
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