Who was the founder of Prarthana Samaj –
The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867. It was founded by Atmaram Pandurang. Prarthana Samaj played a very important role in the Maharashtra renaissance. It focused on religious and social reform in Maharashtra. The mouthpiece called 'Subodh-Patrika' was run by the Prarthana Samaj. Veeresalingam Pantulu was the Telugu reformer who encouraged the Prarthana Samaj in South India.
