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Jyotirao Phule (11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890), also known as Jyotiba Phule, was an Indian social activist, businessman, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] His work extended to many fields, including eradication of untouchability and the caste system and for his efforts in educating women and oppressed ...
The celebration of Shiv Jayanti was set by Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, also known as Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, in 1870, and since then, people have been celebrating the day with great zeal. The tradition was later followed by noted freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak who popularised the image of Shivaji Maharaj by highlighting his contributions.
Satyashodhak is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language film about the life of Jyotirao Phule, directed by Nilesh Jalamkar, with Sandeep Kulkarni and Rajshri Deshpande in the lead roles. It was released in theatres on 5 January 2024. [1]
The film is a biopic based on the life and works of Phule. Phule was a social reformer and revolutionary activist from Maharashtra, India. Born in a socially backward class in nineteenth century India, along with his wife Savitribai Phule and others he worked for the upliftment of masses of lower caste.
Social reformers are individuals who actively challenge and seek to change societal norms and structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. Their work addresses systemic issues such as caste discrimination, gender bias, economic disparity, and access to education and healthcare.
Jyotiba Phule statue with inscription text taken from Shetkaryacha Asud. On October 2024, An 18-foot bronze statue of social reformers Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule was inaugurated in Nasik by then Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other leaders. The memorial includes an inscription from Phule’s Shetkaryacha Asud book ; [5]
Jyotiba Phule, the founder of Satyashodhak samaj Satyashodhak Samaj ( Truth-seekers' Society ) was a social reform society founded by Jyotiba Phule in Pune , Maharashtra , on 24 September 1873. The society endeavoured to mitigate the distress and sufferings of Dalits and women.
English: Statues of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Chowk, Aurangpura in Aurangabad city, Maharashtra India. Date 28 September 2019, 07:07:21