Indian Streams Research Journal

Volume : XIII, Issue : III, April - 2023

VIDYASAGAR TEMPLE, MEDINIPUR: A SHRINE OF SOCIAL REFORM AND EDUCATION

Prof. Venkatrao M. Palati, -

DOI : 10.9780/22307850, By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

The Vidyasagar Temple, located in Medinipur, West Bengal, stands as a symbol of homage to the great social reformer and educator, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. This article delves into the historical significance of the temple and its role in preserving and promoting the legacy of Vidyasagar, a visionary figure who left an indelible mark on Indian society in the 19th century. It discusses the temple's architecture, its cultural importance, and its role in continuing the mission of social reform and education championed by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

Keywords :

• social reformer
• educator
• cultural importance

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1. 2. Bhattacharya, Tithankar. "The Sentinels of Culture: Class, Education, and the Colonial Intellectual in Bengal." Oxford University Press, 2005
2. 1. Banerjee, Sumanta. "Vidyasagar: The Life and Afterlife of an Eminent Indian." Stanford University Press, 2019.

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