Who founded the Prayer society?

The Prayer Society ( also known as Prarthana Samaj) was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and his brother Atmaram Pandurang on 31 March 1867. Its aim was to make people believe in one God and worship only one God.

The movement was started as a movement for religious and social reform in Maharashtra and can be seen much more alike Brahmo Samaj

For further reading check the following articles:

• List of Socio-Religious Movements
• Raja Ram Mohan Roy
• Indian Education System During British Rule