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.