Narhari Dwarkadas Parikh (Aged 66) born on 17th October 1891, was a writer, independence activist, and social reformer hailing from Gujarat, India. Throughout his life, he remained associated with Gandhian institutes, influenced greatly by Mahatma Gandhi. He wrote biographies, edited works by his associates, and translated some works, all reflecting the Gandhian influence in his writing.
He completed his matriculation in 1906 from Ahmedabad and later earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics in 1911 and LL.B. in 1913. He began practicing law with his friend Mahadev Desai in 1914, but in 1916, he abandoned his practice to join Mahatma Gandhi in social reform movements and the Indian independence movement. He actively campaigned against untouchability, alcoholism, and illiteracy while working towards freedom for women, sanitation, healthcare, and schools run by Indians.
Parikh was associated with Rashtriya Shala (National School) run by Satyagraha Ashram in 1917 and joined Gujarat Vidyapith in 1920. He also managed Harijan Ashram from 1935 and served as the president of Basic Education Board in 1937. Additionally, he was the principal of Gramsevak Vidyalaya in 1940, and for some years, he served as the secretary of Gandhi. Parikh also held the position of Chairman of Navajivan Trust. After the death of Gandhi, Parikh’s Haveli in Ahmedabad served as the location for keeping Gandhi’s ashes before being immersed in the Sabarmati river. He passed away by 15 July 1957.
Narhari Parikh
(1891 – 1957) – (Gujarart)
Narhari Dwarkadas Parikh (Aged 66) born on 17th October 1891, was a writer, independence activist, and social reformer hailing from Gujarat, India. Throughout his life, he remained associated with Gandhian institutes, influenced greatly by Mahatma Gandhi. He wrote biographies, edited works by his associates, and translated some works, all reflecting the Gandhian influence in his writing.
He completed his matriculation in 1906 from Ahmedabad and later earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics in 1911 and LL.B. in 1913. He began practicing law with his friend Mahadev Desai in 1914, but in 1916, he abandoned his practice to join Mahatma Gandhi in social reform movements and the Indian independence movement. He actively campaigned against untouchability, alcoholism, and illiteracy while working towards freedom for women, sanitation, healthcare, and schools run by Indians.
Parikh was associated with Rashtriya Shala (National School) run by Satyagraha Ashram in 1917 and joined Gujarat Vidyapith in 1920. He also managed Harijan Ashram from 1935 and served as the president of Basic Education Board in 1937. Additionally, he was the principal of Gramsevak Vidyalaya in 1940, and for some years, he served as the secretary of Gandhi. Parikh also held the position of Chairman of Navajivan Trust. After the death of Gandhi, Parikh’s Haveli in Ahmedabad served as the location for keeping Gandhi’s ashes before being immersed in the Sabarmati river. He passed away by 15 July 1957.
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