<p>Thane: Daji Panshikar, a scholar of Indian epics and author, passed away at his residence in Maharashtra's Thane following a brief illness, his family members said.</p>.<p>He was 92.</p>.<p>Panshikar dedicated over five decades of his life to the dissemination and interpretation of Hindu scriptures. He was a scholar of Indian epics, "Ramayana", "Mahabharata", and the literature of saint-poets He delivered over 2,500 lectures in India and abroad. For 16 consecutive years, he was also a regular columnist in "Saamana", a Marathi daily.</p>.<p>Some of his notable books include "Mahabharata: Ek Sudacha Pravas", "Karna: Khara Kon Thota?", "Kathamrut", "Kanikaniti" and "Unfamiliar Ramayana" (in five parts).</p>.<p>As the manager of 'Natyasampada Natya Sanstha', a theatre organisation founded by his elder brother and celebrated actor Prabhakar Panshikar, he worked closely with stalwarts from the fields of literature, music, theatre and film.</p>.<p>He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son and other family members. His last rites will be performed on Saturday at 9.30 am at Jawahar Bagh Crematorium in Thane west.</p>
<p>Thane: Daji Panshikar, a scholar of Indian epics and author, passed away at his residence in Maharashtra's Thane following a brief illness, his family members said.</p>.<p>He was 92.</p>.<p>Panshikar dedicated over five decades of his life to the dissemination and interpretation of Hindu scriptures. He was a scholar of Indian epics, "Ramayana", "Mahabharata", and the literature of saint-poets He delivered over 2,500 lectures in India and abroad. For 16 consecutive years, he was also a regular columnist in "Saamana", a Marathi daily.</p>.<p>Some of his notable books include "Mahabharata: Ek Sudacha Pravas", "Karna: Khara Kon Thota?", "Kathamrut", "Kanikaniti" and "Unfamiliar Ramayana" (in five parts).</p>.<p>As the manager of 'Natyasampada Natya Sanstha', a theatre organisation founded by his elder brother and celebrated actor Prabhakar Panshikar, he worked closely with stalwarts from the fields of literature, music, theatre and film.</p>.<p>He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son and other family members. His last rites will be performed on Saturday at 9.30 am at Jawahar Bagh Crematorium in Thane west.</p>