Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Punyatithi is the birth
anniversary of the great freedom fighter and nationalist. Bal Gangadhar Tilak Death
Anniversary is annually observed on August 1. In 2024, it is the 104th death anniversary of Tilak.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak (July 23, 1856 - August 1, 1920) was
born at Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. He was a scholar, mathematician and
philosopher. He helped in laying the foundation for India’s independence.
He founded the Indian Home Rule League in 1914.
The large scale public celebration of Ganesh
Chaturthi Festival was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1893
in Pune. The main intention of Tilak was to galvanize support for India’s
independence movement. The modern day celebrations are a continuation of
Tilak’s version of Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Various programs are organized in memory of the great soul
in various parts of the country.