Learn about the Bharat Dharma Mahamandala, formed in 1902 from various Hindu organizations to defend orthodox Hinduism against reformist movements. Based in Varanasi, its objectives included improving the management of Hindu institutions and promoting traditional values. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a leading figure in this effort.
Formation: Bharat Dharma Mahamandala was formed in 1902 by combining several organizations, including the Sanatana Dharma Sabha (1895), Dharma Maha Parishad in South India, and Dharma Mahamandali in Bengal.
Purpose: It was an all-India organization of orthodox educated Hindus aimed at defending orthodox Hinduism against the teachings of the Arya Samajists, Theosophists, and the Ramakrishna Mission.
Headquarters: The organization was headquartered at Varanasi.
Objectives: Bharat Dharma Mahamandala sought to introduce proper management of Hindu religious institutions, establish Hindu educational institutions, and uphold traditional Hindu values.
Key Figure: Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a prominent figure in this movement.
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