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supported him in this movement. The management of the temple later allowed untouchables to enter the temple. Dr. Punjabrao
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His marriage ceremony was simple and held in Mumbai. After the marriage ceremony, when he reached
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on 27 December 1898, his family practised agriculture. His father's name is
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untouchables (violating the prohibition). Many such events were conducted by Dr. Deshmukh to remove untouchability from our society.
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