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Vedic scholar

Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrav

1894–1984, born India, writes in Marathi, writer

Siddheshwar Shastri Chitrāv was an Indian Vedic scholar, lexicographer, translator and writer of Marathi literature. Chitrav was credited with the translations of many upanishads into Marathi language. He also wrote many dictionaries such as Mahabhashayshabadkosh, Prachin Bharatiya Sthalakosha and Shri Ganesh Kosha.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.

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Kusumagraj

1912–1999Marathi poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer (1912–1999)