Tukdoji Maharaj Punyatithi is the death anniversary of the
great social reformer. Tukadoji Maharaj (1909 – 1968) worked for the betterment
of millions of Indians in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Tukdoji Maharaj Punyatithi
is observed on November 2 as per gregorian calendar. As per Hindu lunar calendar his Punyatithi is observed on October 21, 2024. His literary work, Gramgeeta, gives ideas
about the developments needed in villages and how to implement them for a
better future of the country. In 2024 it is his 55th death anniversary.
Tukdoji Maharaj worked tirelessly to bring about social and
economic development in rural Maharashtra and this earned him the
title Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj.
He actively participated in the independence movement and
was also jailed by the British.
He initiated man social reform movements and struggled hard
against blind faith, untouchability and superstition.
Apart from the Gramgeeta, Tukdoji Maharaj also wrote
thousands of devotional poems in Marathi. He continues to inspire millions
of men and women in rural India.
Tukdoji Maharaj Punyatithi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waning phase of moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.
Tukdoji Maharaj Punyatithi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waning phase of moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.