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Hanuman Prasad Poddar | |
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Native name | Bhaiji |
Born | Hanuman Prasad Poddar 18 September 1892 Ratangarh, Rajputana Agency, British India |
Died | 26 March 1971 Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India | (aged 78)
Occupation | Author, journalist |
Language | Hindi |
Nationality | Indian |
Years active | 1923–1971 |
Hanuman Prasad Poddar (18 September 1892–22 March 1971)[1] was an Indian independence activist, littérateur, magazine editor and philanthropist. He was the founding editor of the spiritual magazine, Kalyan which was published by Gita Press setup by Ghanshyam Jalan and Jay Dayal ji Goeyendka. His work in fostering pride among the people regarding India's history and philosophic tradition earned him praise from M.K. Gandhi. He was affectionally called "Bhai Ji" or "Lovingly Brother". The Government of India issued a postage stamp in his memory in 1992.[2]