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Role of Theosophical Society in India

The Theosophical Society was first founded by a Russian lady, Madam H.P. Blavatsky and a former English army officer, Colonel H .S. Olcott in the United States of America in 1875. But they considered India as a suitable place for theosophical movements. Under their inspiration the Theosophical Society of India came into being at Adyar in Madras in 1886. Mrs. [...]

By |2015-08-08T10:28:42+05:30November 29, 2014|History of India|Comments Off on Role of Theosophical Society in India

Role of Theosophical Society in Social Reform Movements in USA

The Theosophical Society also played a crucial role in moulding and shaping the socio-religious movement of the 19th century. It was founded by H.P. Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in 1875 in USA. Its headquarters were shifted to Adayar in Madras city in 1893. Its main exponent in India was Mrs Annie Besant. In her words, the mission of the [...]

By |2015-08-08T12:13:06+05:30July 31, 2014|History of India|Comments Off on Role of Theosophical Society in Social Reform Movements in USA
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