Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi was an Indian ophthalmologist born in 1915 in Bijapur, Karnataka. He was recognized as a pioneer in cataract surgery, significantly contributing to the advancement of eye care and surgical techniques in India. His work in the field of ophthalmology had a lasting impact, improving the quality of life for countless patients with vision problems. Modi passed away on November 11, 2005, in Bangalore, leaving behind a legacy as a leading figure in eye health and surgery.
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Time Zone - Asia/Kolkata (5:30 E)
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Meaning of the name - Murugappa
The name Murugappa is derived from the Tamil words "Murugan" and "appa," meaning "father." Thus, it can be interpreted as "father of Murugan" or "belonging to Murugan."
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Murugappa Channaveerappa Modi belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Bilagi
Place of Death: Bengaluru
Occupation: ophthalmologist | surgeon
Awards Received: Padma Shri in Medicine | Padma Bhushan
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Ephemeris for October 4, 1916
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 4, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Libra 41 | 11 Libra 17 | 0 Aquarius 40 |
| Moon | 8 Capricorn 11 | 2 Pisces 31 | 1 Capricorn 57 |
| Mercury | 13 Libra 13 | 26 Libra 18 | 26 Capricorn 2 |
| Venus | 25 Leo 59 | 18 Virgo 6 | 7 Capricorn 15 |
| Mars | 17 Scorpio 22 | 8 Scorpio 6 | 9 Aquarius 13 |
| Jupiter | 2 Taurus 35 | 22 Cancer 52 | 26 Aries 49 |
| Saturn | 29 Cancer 56 | 27 Pisces 24 | 27 Cancer 40 |
| Uranus | 15 Aquarius 55 | 1 Gemini 9 | 18 Aquarius 35 |
| Neptune | 4 Leo 34 | 0 Aries 27 | 3 Leo 35 |
| Pluto | 4 Cancer 25 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 2 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 25 Capricorn 3 | 16 Pisces 51 | 19 Capricorn 17 |
| Ketu | 25 Cancer 3 | 16 Virgo 51 | 19 Cancer 17 |
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