In which year, Brahmo Samaj opened its first branch in Karnataka?

Q. In which year, Brahmo Samaj opened its first branch in Karnataka?
Answer: 1866
Notes: In the year 1866 Brahmo Samaj opened its first branch in Karnataka at Bangalore and then followed by opening branches at Mangalore and Mysore. Kudmul Ranga Rao, who started Depressed Classes Mission at Mangalore in the year 1897, was influenced by Brahmo Samaj. Ram Mohan Roy is the founder of Brahmo Samaj.