Daijiworld Media Network - MM
Mangalore, May 6: Well known scholar Anantram Rao (74) died following a heart attack on Tuesday, May 6 evening.
He collapsed on the dais while he was delivering a speech at temple renovation ceremony in Vorkady near Talapadi. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but his life could not be saved.
Anantram Rao was known for his literary talents and organizing capacity. He was running a publishing house known as 'Vidya Publishing House.' He has also written spiritual books on Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Bhagavata.
After he retired from Life Insurance Corporation of India, he settled with his family at Kadri He was also known for his religious preaching. He is survived by his wife Vinoda, a son and three daughters.