26 September marks the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, born in 1820 in Birsingha, Bengal.A renowned educator, scholar, writer, and social reformer, he became one of the prominent figures of the Bengal Renaissance.He dedicated his life to expanding education, particularly women’s education, and worked to make learning more accessible.He played a leading role in the campaign for widow remarriage, contributing to the passage of the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act in

Jagadguru Basaveshwara was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and visionary reformer who transformed Indian society with his progressive ideals. He served as a chief minister in the Kalachuri kingdom , using his position to promote justice and social equality. He established the Anubhava Mantapa, the world’s first spiritual parliament, encouraging open dialogue across all sections of society. His powerful Vachanas (poetic teachings) spread timeless wisdom on devotion, eth