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Raja Deekshithar M.A. is an independent research scholar whose interests include all aspects of the various ancient traditions and sciences of the Indian civilization. He was born as a member of the traditional priestly family that has been the guardians of the ancient temple of Shri Shiva Nataraja in Chidambaram. At a young age he had the vision to pursue to combine the ancient heritage with the modern scientific approach. He therefore chose to follow the path of academic education, achieving degrees in English Literature and Sociology. Thereafter he followed in the footsteps of his father and ancestors, and was initiated into the ritual traditions of his temple. Having learned various traditional sciences with different masters, and having studied the various traditions enables him to bring into the light of a modern day the treasures of wisdom and beauty from his ancestor’s world.
In the past 35 years he has been teaching and lecturing, sharing his knowledge with countless researchers, students and visitors, both in India and in the West.
I would like to express our thanks to the Digital South Asian Library for their kind permission to use the six photos from their collection for this website. We would like to commend the library and its staff for making so many photos and documents accessible. It is a great help for all those interested in the study of South Asia in all its aspects.
