Rajmohini Devi
Rajmohini Devi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Grogori, Sarguja, North Gondwana, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Occupation | Social service |
| Known for | Bapu Dharma Sabha Adivasi Seva Mandal |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Rajmohini Devi was an Indian social worker,
non governmental organization working for the welfare of the tribal people of Gondwana, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[2] It was reported that she had a vision about Mahatma Gandhi and his ideals during the famine of 1951,[3] and she started a movement, (popularly known as Rajmohini Movement) for the liberation of women.[4] and eradication of superstitions and drinking habits among the tribal people.[5] The movement gradually assumed the status of a cult movement with a following of over 80,000 people and was later converted into a non governmental organization, under the name, Bapu Dharma Sabha Adivasi Seva Mandal.[3] The organization functions through several ashrams set up in the states of Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.[3]
The
Ambikapur, are named after her.[8]
References
- ISBN 9788123025216.
- ^ a b "CM Releases Book on Padmashree Rajmohini Devi". Daily Pioneer. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ a b c Stephen Fuchs. "Messianic Movements in Primitive India". NIRC.
- ISBN 9788126903238.
- ISBN 9788131721223.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ^ "Raj Mohini Devi College of Agriculture and Research Station". Indira Gandhi Agricultural University. 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ "Rajmohini Devi PG Girls College". Rajmohini Devi PG Girls College. 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
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