Govindappa Venkataswamy Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Govindappa Venkataswamy was a renowned Indian ophthalmologist dedicated to combating unnecessary blindness. He founded the Aravind Eye Hospitals, the world's largest eye care provider, known for offering high-quality, low-cost eye care services. Over his career, Aravind has examined 55 million eye patients and performed 6.8 million eye surgeries, with over 50% receiving free or subsidized care. Venkataswamy also established a lens manufacturing company and a training institute for community ophthalmology, significantly impacting eye health in India and beyond.

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Meaning of the name - Govindappa

One who is revered like Lord Govinda (Krishna), meaning "father" or "respected one"

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October 1, 1918 Facts

Generation Group

Govindappa Venkataswamy belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Vadamalapuram

Place of Death: Madurai

Cause of Death: Complications from long-standing post-polio paralysis

Educated At: American College, Madurai | Madurai Kamaraj University

Occupation: ophthalmologist | surgeon

Employers: Aravind Eye Hospitals

Awards Received: Padma Shri in Medicine | Dr. B. C. Roy Award

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Astrology Analysis

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.