Bholanath Divetia

Bholanath Sarabhai Divetia (1822 – 11 May 1886) was Gujarati poet and religious reformer from India. He was born in a Nagar Brahmin family from Ahmedabad. He studied law and served as a government servant during British rule in India. He was elevated to the post of first class sub-judge. He retired in 1874 and was awarded the Rai Bahadur title by the British. He was born in an orthodox religious family and believed in idol worship but adopted belief in a formless god. He founded Prarthna Samaj and Dharma Sabha for religious reform. He was the father of Gujarati author Narsinhrao Divetia. His grand daughter Satyavati, was married to Lallubhai Shamaldas He died on 11 May 1886.