Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Wildlife Conservationist Maruti Chitampalli Dies at 93
Maruti Chitampalli, a famous person who loved nature and wrote books about it, has died.
He was known as the 'forest sage' because he spent his life helping protect forests and writing about them in Marathi.
He wrote many books that taught people about nature and also worked to preserve the languages and knowledge of tribal communities.
He even received a special award, the Padma Shri, for his important work.
People will remember him for his writings and his efforts to protect the environment.
Maruti Chitampalli, a renowned wildlife conservationist and author, passed away at 93.
He was honored with the Padma Shri in April 2025 for his contributions to literature and environmental conservation.
Chitampalli was known as the 'Aranya Rishi' or 'forest sage' for his lifelong service to conservation and literature.
He authored classics in Marathi and created encyclopedic works blending tribal knowledge with scientific research.
Chitampalli was passionate about preserving tribal dialects and enriching the Marathi vocabulary related to nature.
- Who
- Maruti Chitampalli.
- What
- Maruti Chitampalli, a wildlife conservationist and author, passed away.
- When
- June 18, 2025.
- Where
- Solapur.
- Why
- He lived a long life dedicated to conservation and literature.
- Name
- Maruti Chitampalli
- Age at Death
- 93
- Known As
- Aranya Rishi (Forest Sage)
- Occupation
- Wildlife Conservationist, Author
- Award
- Padma Shri (2025)
- Death Date
- June 18, 2025
- Location of Death
- Solapur