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Also known as Sant Tukaram Maharaj

Tukaram (Marathi pronunciation: [t̪ukaːɾam]), also known as Tuka, Tukobaraya, and Tukoba, was a Hindu Marathi saint of the Warkari Sampradaya who lived in the 17th century. He was a devotee of the god Vithoba, a form of Vishnu. He is best known for his devotional poetry called abhanga, which is popular in Maharashtra. Many of his poems deal with social reform.

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Born
1928
Works
5

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
India
Active from
1608
Active to
1650

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Total plays
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Key facts

Hindu leader.name
Tukaram तुकाराम
Hindu leader.image
Tukaram by Raja Ravi Varma.jpg
Hindu leader.caption
Tukaram
Hindu leader.religion
Hinduism
Hindu leader.birth_date
Either 1598 or 1608
Hindu leader.birth_place
Dehu, PuneMaharashtra, India
Hindu leader.birth_name
Tukaram Bolhoba Ambile
Hindu leader.death_date
Either 1649 or 1650 in Dehu, Pune
Hindu leader.known_for
Abhanga (devotional poetry),Social Reformer -sant of Bhakti movement
Hindu leader.literary_works
Tukaram Gatha
Hindu leader.order
Varkari tradition
Hindu leader.dharma_names
Sant Tukaram
Hindu leader.other_names
Tuka, Tukoba, Tukobaraya
Hindu leader.mother
Kankai
Hindu leader.father
Bolhoba

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Encyclopedic overview

20 sections
Contents
  • Biography
  • Early life
  • Philosophy and practices
  • Vedanta
  • Kirtan
  • Social reforms
  • Literary works
  • Authenticity
  • Books and translations
  • Legacy
  • Maharashtra society
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Places associated with Tukaram
  • Movies and popular culture
  • See also
  • References
  • Works cited
  • General references
  • Further reading
  • External links

Tukaram (Marathi pronunciation: [t̪ukaːɾam]), also known as Tuka, Tukobaraya, and Tukoba, was a Hindu Marathi saint of the Warkari Sampradaya who lived in the 17th century. He was a devotee of the god Vithoba, a form of Vishnu. He is best known for his devotional poetry called abhanga, which is popular in Maharashtra. Many of his poems deal with social reform.

==Biography==

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