Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav

Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav (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
Born1 February 1894
India
Died7 January 1984
OccupationVedic scholar, writer
AwardsPadma Shri

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References
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  7. Amaresh Datta (1988). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature, Volume 2. Sahitya Akademi. p. 987. ISBN 9788126011940.
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