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 was honoured by the Government of India in 1970 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.[8]
Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1894 India |
| Died | 7 January 1984 |
| Occupation(s) | Vedic scholar, writer |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Worldcat profile". Worldcat. 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "Viaf". Viaf. 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "Granthalaya". Granthalaya. 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "Exotic India Art". Exotic India Art. 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "The meaning of vedas". The meaning of vedas. 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ "Mahabhashayshabadkosh". SLIM. 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ Amaresh Datta (1988). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature, Volume 2. Sahitya Akademi. p. 987. ISBN 9788126011940.
- ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
External links
edit- Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
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