Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2023 Date: Know History and Significance of Mahila Shikshan Din That Celebrates Birth Anniversary of the Indian Social Reformer

Savitribai Phule Jayanti is commemorated in India every year on January 3. Phule was the first Indian woman teacher and headmistress, a social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. Her birth anniversary is celebrated every year on January 3. The day is also known as Savitribai Phule Jayanti. Phule and her husband played an important and vital role in improving women's rights in the state. She is considered to be the pioneer of India's feminist movement. As Savitribai had the revolutionary flame to take forward women's education, she founded one of the first modern Indian girls' schools in Pune, at Bhide Wada, in 1848 with the help of her husband. She worked to abolish the discrimination and unfair treatment of people based on caste and gender. Savitribai Phule Jayanti on January 3 is celebrated as Mahila Shikshan Din across the country. As we celebrate Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2023, here’s all we need to know about the great leader and social reformer. Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2023 Images and Mahila Shikshan Din HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online.

Savitribai Phule's Life

Born on January 3, 1831, Savitribai Phule was known as the 'Crusaders of gender justice'. Phule was born in Naigaon village in the Satara District of Maharashtra. She was the youngest daughter of Lakshmi and Khandoji Nevase Patil, who belonged to the Mali Community. Savitribai was married to Jyotirao Phule at a very young age. At the ages of 21 and 17, both Jyotiba and Savitri opened schools for women in 1848. It was the first initiative by Indians to open schools for women's education.

She also led a campaign against child marriage and also supported widow remarriage. According to historical records, Jyotiba and Savitri left their home in 1849 and began their work toward women's education, which was considered against society by their family members. Along with her husband, Savitribai taught children from different castes and opened a total of 18 schools. The couple also opened a care centre, Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha, for pregnant rape victims and helped deliver and save their children.

Significance of Savitribai Phule Jayanti

Savitribai Phule's legacy lives on even today. Her work for the education of females is hugely respected. She was an ardent feminist due to her experience and work. Savitribai Phule Jayanti is a perfect opportunity for people to remember the contributions made by the revolutionary Indian woman. It is a day that reminds us of the awareness Savitribai raised for issues concerning women's rights and caste discrimination. She was also an anti-infanticide activist, campaigned against child marriage, and advocated widow remarrying.

Savitribai and Jyotirao strongly opposed Sati Pratha and started a home for widows and forlorn children. She also initiated the first Satyashodhak marriage in 1873. This marriage involved no dowry, Brahmin priests, or Brahminical rituals.

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