Kulchandra Gautam

Pandit Kulchandra Gautam (Nepali: पं. कुलचन्द्र गौतम)(1934-2015 B.S.) 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 (15 Asar 1934 B.S.) as the youngest child of Pandit Ramakanta Gautam (father) and Savitridevi Gautam (mother) in Tamaguru Tole, Jiwanpur Village of Dhading district of Nepal (currently in province 3). 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.
 * Prapancha Charcha (pubhlished in by Laxminarayan Publication, Kasi), in a form of epic, described the social, political, economic status of Rana rule in Nepal.
 * Manas Manjari (ISBN 9789937266697)
 * Translated Amarakosha into Nepali
 * Sanskrit- Nepali dictionary
 * Radhawlankar
 * Tulsikrit Ramayana
 * Alankar Chanradaya
 * Swayam Baidya (on Ayurbed )
 * Purusartha Kalpaballi