Debuji Zhingraji Janorkar (February 23, 1876 - December 20, 1956), popularly known as Sant Gadge Maharaj or Gadge Baba, was a saintly social reformer, a wandering mendicant who held weekly festivals with the help of his disciples across Maharashtra. His reforms and visions for villages in India is still a source of inspiration for various political parties and non-government organizations.
Tukdoji Maharaj was born in Yawali, Maharashtra. He received spiritual initiation from Samarth Adokji Maharaj of Warkhed gram. He was a great orator and a musician who composed more than 3000 bhajans in Hindi and Marathi. He has also written many articles on Religion, Society, Nation and Education. He was determined to re-define socio-spirituality and revitalise and awaken the nation.
Debuji Zhingraji Janorkar (February 23, 1876 - December 20, 1956), popularly known as Sant Gadge Maharaj or Gadge Baba, was a saintly social reformer, a wandering mendicant who held weekly festivals with the help of his disciples across Maharashtra. His reforms and visions for villages in India is still a source of inspiration for various political parties and non-government organizations.
Tukdoji Maharaj was born in Yawali, Maharashtra. He received spiritual initiation from Samarth Adokji Maharaj of Warkhed gram. He was a great orator and a musician who composed more than 3000 bhajans in Hindi and Marathi. He has also written many articles on Religion, Society, Nation and Education. He was determined to re-define socio-spirituality and revitalise and awaken the nation.
