Soro: Mahatma Gandhi was primarily responsible for the social resurgence of Indian women. He was different in his perception about the role of women in family, society, community and the freedom struggle, very different from the views of most of the regional and the national leaders of his time. One of the best examples of Gandhi’s views on the role of women is Purubai Ben and her work in Odisha. Her silent dedication and devotion for the Gandhian ideals and the cause of national movements has till yet remained in palpable obscurity.

Purubai Liladhara Ben, was born in November 1871 in a wealthy family of Kutch. She was widowed early in her marriage with an infant daughter. Leaving the child with her relatives, she had come to Sabarmati Ashram. She became adept in the ashram routine, both

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