S. M. Ganapathy, full name Saththanath Muthaiya Ganapathy (April 16, 1931 - April 7, 2017), was an Indian architect known for his contributions to traditional Hindu temple architecture. He played a significant role in preserving 48 temples near the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam from submersion due to water levels. His notable works include the construction of the Orirukkai Manimandapam, the Ramalayam in Bhadrachalam, and the Mahamandapam of the Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand. In recognition of his contributions, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, in 1990.
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April 26, 1931 Facts
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S. M. Ganapathy belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Chennai
Occupation: architect
Awards Received: Padma Shri in arts
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Ephemeris for April 26, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Taurus 29 | 6 Taurus 43 | 5 Leo 36 |
| Moon | 20 Leo 29 | 21 Aries 2 | 7 Aquarius 30 |
| Mercury | 11 Taurus 21 | 10 Aries 1 | 0 Virgo 59 |
| Venus | 0 Aries 44 | 27 Pisces 58 | 24 Cancer 33 |
| Mars | 8 Leo 46 | 3 Leo 39 | 28 Virgo 11 |
| Jupiter | 14 Cancer 4 | 20 Gemini 31 | 2 Leo 35 |
| Saturn | 23 Capricorn 29 | 27 Pisces 19 | 19 Capricorn 3 |
| Uranus | 16 Aries 29 | 26 Taurus 6 | 19 Aries 21 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 5 | 0 Aries 57 | 4 Virgo 25 |
| Pluto | 18 Cancer 49 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 20 Cancer 51 |
| Rahu | 13 Aries 29 | 25 Pisces 22 | 8 Aries 30 |
| Ketu | 13 Libra 29 | 25 Virgo 22 | 8 Libra 30 |
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