Kulchandra Gautam


Pandit Kulchandra Gautam was a Sanskrit scholar in the field of spirituality, language and philosophy. He has also worked in the field of Ayurveda. He was born in Nepal and hounured by the title of Bidwat Siromani. He has also been featured in the postage stamp of Nepal in 1992.

Life

Gautam was born on 27 June 1877 as the youngest child of Pandit Ramakanta Gautam and Savitridevi Gautam in Tamaguru Tole, Jiwanpur Village of Dhading district of Nepal. His exact birthday is controversial because his Janmakudali was burnt during his cremation. His siblings are Bhadranidhi Gautam, Dandapadi Gautam, the name of his sister is not known. The name Kulchandra was given to him while he was a student in Kashi. He died in 2015 B.S.

Publications

Gutam has published various books in Sanskrit and Nepali language on various topics.