Sivananda Rajaram | |
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Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 18 February 2020 |
Known for | Social service |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Sivananda Rajaram was an Indian social worker and the General Secretary[1] of Sivananda Saraswathi Sevasaram,[2] a non governmental organization working for the cause of orphans.[3][4][5] He took over the reins of Sivananda Saraswathi Sevasaram at the age of 19 from his parents who founded the organization.[3] His efforts under the aegis of the organization is reported to be reaching 25 villages in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[6] He was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.[7]