Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav

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	(1894-02-01)1 February 1894 India
Died	7 January 1984(1984-01-07) (aged 83)
Occupation(s)	Vedic scholar, writer
Awards	Padma Shri

See also

• Upanishad
• Vedas

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• Literature portal