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Posted 28 Mar 2025

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Shree Harichand Thakur

Shree Harichand Thakur Jayanti was observed.

About Harichand Thakur

  • Born in Namasudra (untouchable community) in Bengal in Orakandi located in present-day Bangladesh. 
  • He founded the Matua Sect in Bengal.

Key Contributions

  • Upliftment of subaltern:  He accepted the path of religious reformation to promote compassion, justice.
    • Led the untouchability movement called the Chandal movement.
  • Harichand's doctrine: It is based on three basic principles-truth, love, sanctity.
  • Social Reform: Matua Sect believes that male and female are equal, discourage early marriage, allow Widow remarriage.
  • Education: Built an English medium high school at Orakandi for the people of lower caste.
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