Born into a Marathi Brahmin family in Bhagur, Nashik, Veer Savarkar was drawn to nationalism since college days and engaged in political activities during his law studies in England.
Veer Savarkar coined the term 'Hindutva' in a pamphlet during the 1920s while he was in jail, suggesting that Hinduism could be seen as both a political and cultural identity.
Savarkar established a youth organisation called 'Mitra Mela' to propagate nationalistic and revolutionary ideas.
Savarkar promoted atheism and rationality.
Savarkar was arrested on allegations of orchestrating an armed uprising against the Morle-Minto reforms.
In 1911, he was imprisoned for 50 years at Kala Pani, the Andaman cellular jail.
Savarkar was freed from prison in 1924 with the strict condition of refraining from political involvement for five years.
Savarkar supported the concept of two distinct nations for Hindus and Muslims, a theory subsequently adopted as a resolution by the Hindu Mahasabha in 1937.
Veer Savarkar initiated a social reform movement against untouchability in India, constructing the Patit Pavan Mandir in the Ratnagiri district to ensure the inclusion of all Hindus, including Dalits.
The Port Blair airport in Andaman is named Veer Savarkar International Airport