Sengalipuram Anantarama Dikshitar
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Sengalipuram Anantarama Dikshitar (August1903-?)was a Śrauti scholar and also was a great exponent of the art of upanyasas (discourses) on various subjects in Hinduism. Born in the Thanjavur district as the first son to Sri Subramanya Dikshithar, boy Anantharaman was initiated into the learning of the Vedas under his father and grandfather Sengalipuram Muthanna also known as Muthannaval. He learnt other Shastras and Vedangas from eminent scholars of repute including Kadalangudi Natesa Sastrigal who also was his father in law. Sengalipuram village in Tamil Nadu is famous for its Deekshitars (Smarta Hindus who have performed many Yajnas).
[edit] Titles conferred
Among the titles conferred on him were
- Amruthavakvarshi Upanyasa Charavarthy
- Vaideeka Dharma Samrakshaka Pravachana Thurina
- Veda Yaga Paripalaka
- Ramayana Thathwopadeshaka
- Bhagavatha Kesari
- Bharatha Simham
[edit] Religious achievements
Dikshitar claimed to have been cured of his leprosy by praying to Guruvayurappan. An ardent devotee of Sri Guruvayurappan, Sri Anantharama Dikshitar made a significant contribution to propagate the Narayaneeyam of Meppattur Narayana Bhattathiri all over the world.
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