Lieutenant General Biddanda Chengappa Nanda (born 12 May 1931) served in the Indian Army for 38 years, participating in significant actions including the liberation of Goa and the Bangladesh war. After retiring, he settled in Madikeri, where he managed coffee plantations and engaged in wildlife conservation efforts. His early life was spent in the Andaman Islands, and he completed his education at Doon School, Dehradun. General Nanda is remembered for his distinguished military service and contributions to environmental preservation.
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Meaning of the name - Biddanda
The exact meaning of Biddanda is unknown and requires further research. It is believed to be rooted in Telugu folklore and may signify a characteristic or quality.
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Biddanda Chengappa Nanda belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Madikeri, Kodagu
Educated At: Doon School, Dehradun
Occupation: Lieutenant General in the Indian Army
Employers: Indian Army
Awards Received: PVSM | AVSM
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 12, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2026 |
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| Sun | 21 Taurus 0 | 21 Taurus 59 | 21 Leo 53 |
| Moon | 25 Pisces 31 | 25 Pisces 52 | 17 Virgo 39 |
| Mercury | 3 Taurus 36 | 19 Taurus 42 | 17 Virgo 47 |
| Venus | 19 Aries 54 | 22 Gemini 25 | 15 Leo 29 |
| Mars | 15 Leo 37 | 25 Aries 17 | 8 Libra 44 |
| Jupiter | 16 Cancer 32 | 20 Cancer 41 | 6 Leo 20 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 27 | 10 Aries 18 | 17 Capricorn 59 |
| Uranus | 17 Aries 19 | 0 Gemini 57 | 19 Aries 11 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 0 | 3 Aries 36 | 5 Virgo 0 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 1 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 21 Cancer 16 |
| Rahu | 12 Aries 38 | 5 Pisces 11 | 7 Aries 36 |
| Ketu | 12 Libra 38 | 5 Virgo 11 | 7 Libra 36 |
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