Dahyabhai Shastri
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Dahyabhai Shastri | |
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Born | Vasai Dabhla, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India |
Occupation(s) | Scholar Educationist |
Known for | Sanskrit studies |
Awards | Padma Shri Gujarat State Award |
Dahyabhai Shastri is an Indian scholar of Sanskrit and the founder of Brahmarshi Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad.[1][2] He is also a former president of the Gujarat state unit of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.[3] Born in Vasai Dabhla, a small village in Mehsana district of Gujarat and did his studies in Sanskrit in Ahmedabad and Varanasi, Shastri chairs the Veda Centre, Pardi.[4] He is known for contributions in interpreting Sanskrit grammar and literature and is a recipient of Gujarat State Award.[4] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2016, for his contributions to Literature and education.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Gujarat CM attends Mudra Tula function of Shri Dahyabhai Shastri at Nadiad". Chief Minister of Gujarat. 1 March 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Dahyabhai Shastri". Hunt News. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Tribute to K.K. Shastri". Organiser. 1 October 2006. Retrieved 5 August 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "3 Gujaratis get Padma Shri". Tatkal News. 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
External links
- "Nadiad based Dahyabhai Shastri(90) receives Padma Award (video)". Desh Gujarat. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
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