Quick Info
| Profession | Vedic Scholar |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1938 |
| Age | 86 years (died on 22, Jun, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Hometown | Varanasi |
| Date of Death | 22/06/2024 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Laxmikant Mathuranath Dixit was a veteran Vedic Karmkand (ritualism) scholar from Varanasi, specializing in Srauta, Smarta, Yajna, and consecration rituals. | |
| He was the 11th-generation descendant of Pandit Gaga Bhatt, the 17th-century scholar who presided over the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674. | |
| His family originally hailed from Jeur village near Solapur, Maharashtra, before settling in Kashi (Varanasi) for generations dedicated to Hindu traditions. | |
| He learned the Vedas and rituals from his uncle, Ganesh Dixit Javji Bhatt. |
Physical Stats & More
| Age at death: 86 years | |
| Height: Not publicly reported | |
| Weight: Not publicly reported |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated in Shukla Yajurveda from Sangved Vidyalaya | |
| Taught at Sangved Vidyalaya after graduation |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
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| Death Cause | Prolonged Illness (reported as age-related complications; son stated no serious illness, death due to old age after falling while rising from sleep) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Family
| Children |
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Career
| Specialized in Vedic Karmkand (ritualism), with expertise in Srauta, Smarta, Yajna, and consecration rituals | |
| Graduated in Shukla Yajurveda from Sangved Vidyalaya and taught there | |
| Led a team of 121 Vedic scholars in the consecration ceremony (Pran-Pratishtha) of the Ram Lalla idol at Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya from 16-22 January 2024 | |
| Appointed by Shankaracharya Swami Vijayendra Saraswati in 2023 to supervise Vedic scholars for the Ram Lalla idol's consecration | |
| Participated in the inauguration ceremonies of Kashi Vishwanath Dham in December 2021 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Laxmikant Mathuranath Dixit was an Indian scholar specializing in Vedic Karmkand (ritualism). | |
| 2. His expertise included various Hindu rituals like Srauta, Smarta, Yajna, and concretion. | |
| 3. He gained attention for overseeing a team of 121 priests at the 'Ram Lalla' idol's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on 22 January 2024. | |
| 4. His family originally came from Jeur village near Solapur, Maharashtra, but later settled in Kashi for generations dedicated to studying Hindu traditions. | |
| 5. He learned the Vedas and rituals from his uncle, Ganesh Dixit Javji Bhatt. | |
| 6. Dixit graduated in Shukla Yajurveda from Sangved Vidyalaya and later taught there. | |
| 7. In 2023, Shankaracharya Swami Vijayendra Saraswati appointed Dixit to supervise Vedic scholars for the 'Ram Lalla' idol's consecration. | |
| 8. Dixit led the team in consecrating the idol, starting on 16 January, with rituals like Sarva Prayashchit homam and Devpranpratishtha on 22 January 2024. | |
| 9. He was the 11th-generation descendant of Pandit Gaga Bhatt, known for crowning Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674. | |
| 10. In an interview, Dixit expressed gratitude for being entrusted with supervising the idol's consecration in Ayodhya. | |
| 11. PM Narendra Modi expressed condolences on Dixit's passing via Twitter. | |
| 12. He was the 11th-generation descendant of Pandit Gaga Bhatt, the 17th-century Kashi scholar who presided over the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674. | |
| 13. UP CM Yogi Adityanath also expressed grief over his death. | |
| 14. His funeral was held at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. | |
| 15. His son Sunil Dixit stated that Dixit had no serious illness and died due to old age after falling while rising from sleep on the morning of 22 June 2024. |