Sadashiv Vasantrao Gorakshkar

Sadashiv Vasantrao Gorakshkar (31 May 1933 – 13 July 2019) was an Indian writer,  art critic, historian, museologist and a director of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, erstwhile Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai. He is credited with the restoration of Lakshmibai Pitre Kalasangrahalaya, a museum in Devrukh, Maharashtra to its present state.

Birth
He was born on 31 May 1933 and brought up in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Works
Gorakshkar was the author of several books and articles such as:
 * Raj Bhavans in Maharashtra
 * Animal in Indian Art
 * The Maritime Heritage of India
 * Karle Caves of Western India.

Awards
Gorakshkar was honoured by the Government of India in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.

Death
He died on 13 July 2019 in Maharashtra and last rites were conducted in Vasind.