Answer 1

1. Had its origins in Paramhamsa Sabha.
2. Founded by Dadoba Pandurang Tarkhadkar.
3. Founding members like Dr. Atmaram Pandurang. Justice M. G. Ranade. Dr. R. G. Bhandarkar opposed idol worship and emphasised on monotheism.
4. Opened schools for girls, orphanages, and night schools for workers.
5. Focussed on gender equality, wiping outcaste discriminations, and appreciating the values of mundane life.