Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Foundation [ ] The Arya Samaj was established in on 7 April 1875 by (born 'Mool Shankar' in, 1824 – died, 1883) An alternative date for the foundation of the samaj is 24 June 1877 because it was then, in when the samaj became more than just a regional movement based in. Vedic schools [ ] Between 1869 and 1873, Saraswati began his efforts to reform orthodox in India. He established ( schools) which emphasised Vedic values, culture, (virtue) and (the essence of living).