Rajaram Rangaji Painginkar

Rajaram Rangaji Painginkar was an Indian social reformer, industrialist, and classical musician from Goa. He is noted for his significant contributions to the social upliftment of the Gomantak Maratha Samaj and his involvement in religious and educational reforms.

Early life and education Rajaram Rangaji Painginkar was born in the village of Poinguinim in the Canacona taluka of Goa into a family belonging to the Gomantak Maratha Samaj. He began his schooling in Painginim at the age of eight and later completed his primary education in Loliem.

In 1906, Painginkar moved to Bombay, where he sought classical musical training. He formally became a disciple of Raghunathji Mashelkar, under whom he studied the tabla. To support himself and his family, he worked as a professional tabla accompanist. During this period, he developed a deep interest in reading historical literature. This passion led him to establish the "Dattaprasad Vachan Mandir," a reading room and library for local youth.