Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav
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Born1 February 1894
India
Died7 January 1984 (aged 83)
Occupation(s)Vedic scholar, writer
AwardsPadma Shri
Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1894 India |
| Died | 7 January 1984 (aged 83) |
| Occupation(s) | Vedic scholar, writer |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrāv (1 February 1894 - 7 January 1984) was an Indian Vedic scholar, lexicographer, translator and writer of Marathi literature.[1][2] Chitrav was credited with the translations of many upanishads into Marathi language.[3][4][5] He also wrote many dictionaries such as Mahabhashayshabadkosh,[6] Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosha and Shri Ganesh Kosha.[7]He established the Bhartiya Chitrakosh Mandal which later published three encyclopedias. He was honoured by the Government of India in 1970 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[8]
