was reformation of
practice.
Arya Samaj 1875 Bombay Swami Its main aims were
Dayanand reform of Hinduism
Saraswati and prevention of
the conversion of
Hindus to other
religions.
Theosophical 1875 New Madame H P They came to India
Society York Balvatsky and (1879) and
(USA) Col. H S established their
Olcott headquarters at
Adyar, near Madras
(1882). Its main
aims were
promotion of
ancient religions
and philosophies,
formation of
universal
brotherhood of
man, etc.
Sadharan 1878 Calcutta Ananda As the result of a
Brahmo Mohan Bose, second schism
Samaj Shivanatha among the
Shastri, etc. Brahmos, a group
of young followers
of K. C. Sen left
him over the
question of
management of the
Samaj and social
reforms.
Deccan 1884 Poona GG Agarkar Its aim to remodel
Education