Prarthana Samaj was a socio-religious reform movement founded in Bombay in 1867 to promote rational worship, social equality, and progressive reforms within Hindu society, inspired by broader 19th-century reformist currents. BulletsIn Founded in 1867 at Bombay by Dr Atmaram Pandurang, supported by MG Ranade and RG Bhandarkar. Emerged from Paramahamsa Sabha, influenced by Brahmo Samaj,



