Who founded Vidhwa Vivahottejak Mandali?
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'Vidhwa Vivahottejak Mandali' was founded by Dhondo Keshav Karve for the the promotion of widow remarriage.
Answer: Dhondo Keshav Karve
Explanation: Dhonde Keshav Karve also popularly known as Maharishi Karve was born on 18th April 1858.
He was an educationalist and social reformer who played an important role in the upliftment of women`s welfare. He was the torchbearer of widow`s education.
He was the founder of the Vidhva Vivahottejak Mandali in 1893 which encouraged remarriage for widows . In 1895 it was named as Vidhwa Vivaha Pratibandh Nivarak Mandali. He was also founded various other institution like
Mahisasuramardini
Mahila Vidyalaya
Nishkam Karma Math Monastery of Disinterested Work
Indian Women’s University
Samata Sangh
In recognition of his immense contribution to the society he was bestowed with prestigious award of Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna .
He died on 9th November in 1962.