Shivaji Sawant was an influential Indian novelist writing in Marathi, known for his acclaimed novel, Mrutyunjay, which explores the life of Karna from the Mahabharata. He was the first Marathi author to win the Moortidevi Award in 1994. His literary contributions include the novel Chhava about Chhatrapati Sambhaji. He served as vice-president of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, showcasing his commitment to Marathi literature and culture. Sawant's works have been translated into several languages and have garnered him recognition as a significant historical and political writer.
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Meaning of the name - Shivaji
Lord Shiva, One who resembles Shiva
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Shivaji Sawant belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Goa
Occupation: writer
Awards Received: Moortidevi Award (1994) | Various awards for Mrutyunjay
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Ephemeris for August 31, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Virgo 6 | 8 Virgo 32 | 2 Sagittarius 17 |
| Moon | 17 Leo 37 | 13 Sagittarius 23 | 28 Virgo 37 |
| Mercury | 4 Virgo 25 | 26 Leo 30 | 13 Scorpio 6 |
| Venus | 22 Cancer 19 | 7 Leo 12 | 27 Libra 47 |
| Mars | 7 Virgo 40 | 15 Libra 44 | 2 Scorpio 38 |
| Jupiter | 15 Taurus 33 | 17 Cancer 50 | 7 Taurus 45 |
| Saturn | 14 Taurus 57 | 29 Pisces 55 | 9 Taurus 53 |
| Uranus | 26 Taurus 10 | 1 Gemini 28 | 23 Taurus 48 |
| Neptune | 24 Virgo 37 | 1 Aries 21 | 27 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 29 | 1 Aquarius 46 | 4 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 12 Libra 38 | 18 Pisces 38 | 8 Libra 8 |
| Ketu | 12 Aries 38 | 18 Virgo 38 | 8 Aries 8 |
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