Vishwanath (also spelt Viswanath, Vishvanath, Viswanatha) is an Indian

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origin and derives from ''višvanatha'', meaning "lord of the universe" (from ''višva'', "universe" + ''natha'', "lord," an

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), including the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular suffix -n, -m. It may refer to:

Films

*'' Justice Viswanathan'', 1971 Indian Tamil language film *'' Kashi Vishwanath'', a 2019 Indian film *''

Lawyer Viswanath ''Lawyer Viswanath'' is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by Y. V. Rao and directed by S. D. Lal. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jayasudha, with music composed by Satyam. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Vishwanath'' (19 ...

'', a 1978 Indian film * ''Vishwanath'' (1978 film), a Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai * ''Vishwanath'' (1996 film), a Tamil film directed by K. Goutham *''

Viswanatha Nayakudu ''Viswanatha Nayakudu'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language historical drama film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film stars Krishna as Viswanatha Nayak, with Krishnam Raju, Sivaji Ganesan, Jayaprada, Sumalatha, Prabha, Prabhaka ...

'', a 1987 Indian Telugu film * ''Viswanathan Ramamoorthy'', 2001 Indian Tamil film *'' Viswanathan Velai Venum'', a 1985 Indian Tamil film

People

Given name

* Vishwanath Bhatt (1898 – 1968), Gujarati literary critic and lexicographer * Vishwanath Bhoir, Indian politician *

Vishwanath Bondre Vishwanath Bondre (25 November 1936 – 8 January 2014) was an Indian cricketer. He played 28 first-class matches for Mumbai Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian ...

(1936 – 2014), Indian cricketer * Vishwanath Das Shastri, Indian politician *

Vishwanath Datta Vishwanath Datta (1835 — 23 February 1884) was a Bengali lawyer, philanthropist and novelist. He was the father of Swami Vivekananda, Mahendranath Dutta and Bhupendranath Dutta. Early life Vishwanath was born to an aristocratic Hindu family ...

, Bengali barrister, philanthropist and novelist *

Vishwanath Dev Gajapati Vishwanath Dev Gajapati was the king of Jeypore who established a kingdom in the region of southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh. The Silavamsa king Pratap Ganga Raja died without any male heir, only leaving behind his wife and daughter Lil ...

(1500 - 1571), a Kalinga king * Vishwanath Jadhav (1885−1964), Indian classical khyal singer *

Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade (24 July 1863 – 31 December 1926) was an Indian historian, known for his work on the history of the Maratha Empire. He pioneered research into the Empire by visiting hundreds of villages across India and gathering t ...

(1863 – 1926), Indian historian, scholar, writer, commentator *

Vishwanath Mahadeshwar Vishwanath Mahadeshwar (15 April 1960 – 8 May 2023) was an Indian Shiv Sena politician from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He served as the mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a Municipal corporation, municipal gov ...

(born 1960), Indian politician *

Vishwanath Meghwal Vishwanath Meghwal is an Indian politician. He was elected to the 13th, 14th & 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing the Khajuwala constituency. He also served as the Parliamentary Secretary in Government of Rajasthan. He is Mem ...

, Indian politician *

Vishvanath Narayan Mandlik Vishvanath Narayan Mandlik, C.S.I. (8 March 1833 – 9 May 1899) was an eminent Bombay citizen, lawyer, author and a legal expert on Hindu law. Although a conservative when dealing in several cases involving Hindu traditions (where he opposed s ...

(1833 – 1899), Indian legal expert on Hindu law *

Viswanatha Nayak Viswanatha Nayaka was the Vijayanagara viceroy to Madurai in south India during the 16th century. He later became the ruler of Madurai after the fall of the Vijayanagara empire. He is the founder of the Nayak dynasty of Madurai.Saints, Goddess ...

, Vijayanagara viceroy to Madurai, during the 16th century *

Vishwanath Patil Vishwanath Patil is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Patil was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Bailhongal constituency in Belgaum district Belagavi district, formerly also known as Belga ...

, Indian politician *

Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari (born 1940) is an Indian poet, editor, critic and a former president of the Sahitya Akademi who served to the post from 2013 to 2018. He has published around 50 books in Hindi on various genres such as criticism, poetry ...

(born 1940), Indian poet, editor, critic *

Vishwanath Pratap Singh Vishwanath Pratap Singh (25 June 1931 – 27 November 2008) was an Indian politician who served as the prime minister of India from 1989 to 1990 and the Raja Bahadur of Manda. He was educated at Allahabad University and Fergusson College in ...

(1931–2008), seventh Prime Minister of India *

Vishwanath Rao Ringe Late Pt. Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe 'Tanarang' born on 6 December 1922 was a Hindustani Classical Music vocalist and composer. He belonged to Gwalior Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music. He composed more than 2000 bandishs in about 200 ragaas, ...

(1922–2005), Hindustani Classical Music vocalist and composer *

Vishwanath Reddy Mudnal Vishwanath (also spelt Viswanath, Vishvanath, Viswanatha) is an Indian surname and given name. It is of Hindu origin and derives from ''višvanatha'', meaning "lord of the universe" (from ''višva'', "universe" + ''natha'', "lord," an epithet of th ...

, Indian politician *

Vishwanath Shahdeo Vishwanath Shahdeo (12 August 1817 – 16 April 1858) was the king of the Barkagarh estate and a rebel in the Indian rebellion of 1857. In 1855, he declared himself independent and defeated British forces in Hatia. He led rebels of Ramgarh Batt ...

(1817 – 1858), king of Barkagarh estate and a rebel in the Indian rebellion of 1857 * Vishwanath Sharma, Indian politician *

Vishwanath Shastri Vishwanath Shastri was an Indian politician. He was elected to the Lok Sabha (1991–1996), the lower house of the Parliament of India, as a member of the Communist Party of India The Communist Party of India (CPI) is a political part ...

, Indian politician * Vishwanath Tamasker, Indian politician * Vishwanath Tripathi (born 1931), Indian writer * Vishwanath Vaishampayan (1910 – 1967), Indian revolutionary * Viswanatha Kaviraja, 14th century Indian poet *

Viswanatha Sastri Mayuram Viswanatha Sastri (1893–1958) was a Carnatic music composer. His most remembered composition is the patriotic song "Jayathi Jayathi Bharata Mata". Translated "Victory Victory to Mother India", the song has become a standard among class ...

, Carnatic music composer *

Viswanatha Satyanarayana Viswanatha Satyanarayana (10 September 1895 – 18 October 1976) was a 20th-century Telugu writer. His works included poetry, novels, dramatic play, short stories and speeches, covering a wide range of subjects such as analysis of his ...

, (1895 – 1976), an Indian Telugu writer *

Viswanathan Anand Viswanathan "Vishy" Anand (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian chess grandmaster. Anand is a five-time World Chess Champion, a two-time World Rapid Chess Champion, a two-time Chess World Cup Champion and a World Blitz Chess Cup Champion. ...

, (born 1969) Indian chess grandmaster and former world chess champion * Viswanathan Kumaran, Indian chemical engineer and rheologist * Viswanathan Manikan (born 1951), Indian activist *

Viswanathan Raghunathan Viswanathan Raghunathan (born 1954) is an academic, businessman, author, and columnist. He is currently director of the Schulich School of Business (York University, Toronto), India (Hyderabad Campus). Since 2013, for three consecutive years, R ...

(born 1954), Indian academic, author, columnist * Viswanathan Ratnam, Indian Judge *

Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy were an Indian music composing duo composed of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy. They worked together on over 100 films, from 1952's '' Panam'' to 1965's '' Aayirathil Oruvan''. After their split, Ramamoorthy w ...

, Indian music-director duo * V. Ravichandran (film producer), full name Viswanath Ravichandran

Surname

* Adagur H. Vishwanath (born 1949), Indian politician * Acharya Vishwanath Baitha, Indian politician *

Ashoke Viswanathan Ashoke Viswanathan (also Asoke, born in 1959) is a Bengali Indian filmmaker and theatre personality, based in Kolkata, India. Personal life Viswanathan is the son of actor N. Viswanathan. He is a Mathematics graduate from St. Xavier's Colle ...

, Indian Bengali filmmaker * Ashvin Vishwanath, (born 1973), Indian-American theoretical physicist * A. K. Viswanathan, Indian Police Service officer *

Cheri Viswanath Cheri Viswanath (9 August 1933 – 9 September 2014) was a South Indian screenwriter, playwright, lyricist and journalist. Biography Many of his works were written under the pen name Cheri, which is derived from the name of his family Che ...

(1933 – 2014), South Indian screenwriter, playwright, lyricist and journalist *

Chitra Vishwanath Chitra Vishwanath is an Indian architect based in Bengaluru who works on themes related to ecology and architecture. She has been running her own architectural firm since 1991, working with other architects on many projects in India and Africa. ...

, an Indian architect *

Balaji Vishwanath Balaji Vishwanath Bhat (1 January 1662 – 12 April 1720) was the first of a series of hereditary Peshwas hailing from the Bhat family who gained effective control of the Maratha Confederacy and other Mughal vassals during the early 18th centur ...

(1680–1719), Peshwas (Prime Minister) of the Maratha empire * Balasubramanian Viswanathan, Indian material scientist * Bhaskar Vishwananth Ghokale (1903 – 1962), Indian Ayurveda practitioner *

Biju Viswanath Biju Viswanath is an Indian film director, director of photography, film editor and screenwriter. Across various genres, he has made numerous films in different languages, notably, English, Tamil, Malayalam, Irish, Swahili and Urdu. He has als ...

, Malayalam film and photography director * Dhirajlal Mahashankar Vishwanath Thaker (1897–1947), British colonial official and Paymaster General of the Port of Karachi * G. Viswanathan, founder and chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology, India *

Geraldine Viswanathan Geraldine Viswanathan ( ; born 20 June 1995) is an Australian actress. She gained recognition for her roles in the films '' Blockers'' (2018), '' Hala'' (2018), '' Bad Education'' (2019), and ''Thunderbolts*'' (2025). She had recurring roles in ...

, (born 1995), Australian actress * Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, Yiddish-language poet and author *

Gundappa Viswanath Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. Vishwanath was rated as one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and ...

(born 1949), Indian cricketer * Hari Viswanath, Indian film director, producer and screenwriter * Harish Viswanathan, Indian scientist *

Indira Viswanathan Peterson Indira Viswanathan Peterson is a literary critic and the ''David B. Truman Professor of Asian Studies'' at Mount Holyoke College. She is a specialist in South Asian Studies. Background Peterson was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She came t ...

, Indian literary critic *

Janaki Vishwanathan Janaki Vishwanathan is an Indian film maker best known for her National Award-winning debut film '' Kutty'' (2001) in Tamil, which focuses on the issue of child labour. Her second film, ''Kanavu Meippada Vendum'', deals with the issues faced by ...

, Indian film maker * K. A. P. Viswanatham (1899 – 1994), Indian scholar, orator and social activist * Kethu Viswanatha Reddy, Indian short story writer *

K. Viswanath Kasinadhuni Viswanath (19 February 1930 – 2 February 2023) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist and actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. One of the greatest auteurs of Indian cinema, he received international recogn ...

(1930–2023), Telugu film director * Kaithapram Vishwanathan Namboothiri, Indian musician and music director * Kalpana Viswanath, Indian social entrepreneur * Kanithi Viswanatham, Indian politician * Kasisomayajula Viswanath, American scientist * K. K. Viswanathan (1914 – 1992), Indian ex-governor of Gujarat *

Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer (; 1896–1970) was one of the great Indian Carnatic vocalists. He won several awards including Sangeetha Kalanidhi and Sangeetha Bhupathy. Early life and background Viswanatha Iyer was born in Maharajapuram to Rama ...

, Indian Carnatic vocalist * Maharajapuram Viswanatha Santhanam (1928 - 1992), Carnatic music vocalist * Mahashankar Vishwanath Thaker (1867 – 1902), Chief Treasurer of the Princely State of Limbdi under Jhala Rajput rule *

M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. Popularly known by the sobriquet "Mellisai Mannar" (), he ...

(1928-2015), Tamil film music composer * N. Viswanathan, Indian actor and academic * N. K. Viswanathan, Indian film director and cinematographer * N. S. Vishwanathan, deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India * P. Viswanathan, Indian politician * P. H. Vishwanath, Indian film director, writer and a producer who works in Kannada cinema * Padma Viswanathan, Canadian playwright * Palghat Kollengode Viswanatha Narayanaswamy, Indian musician * Paranjape Prakash Vishvanath (1947–2008), Indian politician * Paris Viswanathan (born 1940), Indian painter and filmmaker * Pramod Viswanath, Indian professor * Pranjivan Vishwanath Thaker (1860 - 1920), Diwan of Saurashtra, Gujarat *

Premi Viswanath Premi Vishwanath is an Indian television actress from Kerala who predominantly appears in Malayalam and Telugu television shows and films. She is known for her role as Karthika/Karthu in the soap opera ''Karuthamuthu'', which premiered on Asian ...

, Indian television actress *

Penumarti Viswanatha Sastry Penumarti Viswanatha Sastry (2 May 1929 – 25 December 1998), also known as "Ajanta", was a Telugu writer and editor.Ajanta, Luminaries of 20th Century, Part I, Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad, 2005, pp: 7-8. Life He was born in ...

, (1929 – 1998), Indian Telugu writer and editor * R Viswanathan, Indian diplomat * R. Ranchandra Vishwanath Wardekar (1913-1996), Indian doctor and founder of Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation * R. Viswanathan, Indian politician *

Rachakonda Viswanatha Sastry Rachakonda Viswanatha Sastri (Ravi Sastri) () (30 July 1922 – 10 November 1993) was a Telugu writer who published several novels and more than 60 short stories in six volumes. His grandson Vishwadev Rachakonda is an actor. See also * List ...

(1922–1993), Indian Telugu writer *

Radha Viswanathan Radha Viswanathan (11 December 1934 – 2 January 2018) was an Indian carnatic vocalist and classical dancer. She was the daughter of freedom fighter and journalist Kalki Sadasivam and stepdaughter of highly acclaimed Carnatic vocalist M. S ...

, Indian vocalist and classical dancer * Ramakrishnan Vishwanathan (1960–1999), Indian Army officer * Raman Viswanathan, Indian physician * Ramesh Vishwanath Katti (born 1964), Indian politician * Ramnarayan Vishwanath Pathak, Indian poet and writer * S. R. Vishwanath (born 1962), Indian politician * Sadanand Vishwanath (born 1962), former Indian cricketer *

Sanju Viswanath Sanju Viswanath Samson (; born 11 November 1994) is an Indian international cricketer, who is a member of the Limited overs cricket, white-ball formats of India national cricket team, Indian national team. A right-handed wicket-keeper-batter, ...

(1994), Indian cricketer * Shivraj Vishwanath Patil, Indian politician *

Sunny Viswanath Sunny Viswanath () is an Indian composer, music producer and event manager Early life He started learning music at the age of 4 and performing with amateur bands since the age of 7. By the age of 14, he was into professional music. Sunny learne ...

, Indian composer and music producer * T. Viswanathan (1927–2002), Indian Carnatic music flutist * T. K. Viswanathan, Indian politician * T. N. Viswanatha Reddy, Indian politician *

T. R. Viswanathan T. R. Viswanathan is an American engineer, who is currently the Silicon Laboratories Endowed Chair in Electrical Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin. He is formerly the Dean of the Indian Institute of ...

, American engineer * Umesh Vishwanath Katti, Indian politician * V. Viswanatha Menon (1927 - 2019), Indian Communist leader * V. Viswanathan (1909 - 1987) Indian ICS officer *

Vani Viswanath Vani Viswanath is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Malayalam and Telugu films. In 2000, Vani won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her performance in '' Susanna'', directed by T. V. Chandran. She was termed a ...

(born 1968), Indian actress *

Vichu Vishwanath Vichu Vishwanath is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films and serials. He has worked in comedy and supporting roles, often associating with director Sundar C. Career Vichu Vishwanath was born in Coimbatore, India and atten ...

, Indian film and television actor *Vishwa Nath (1917-2002), Founder of

Delhi Press Delhi Press is one of India's largest magazine publishing houses. It publishes 36 magazines in 10 languages, and has a group readership of over 35 million. Some of its popular publications include ''The Caravan'', '' Champak'', '' Grihshobha'', ...

Vishwa Nath Sharma General Vishwa Nath Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, ADC (born 4 June 1930) was the 14th Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, serving between 1988 and 1990. He was the first Indian COAS to have begun his career in the post-Independence Indian Army. ...

(born 1930), 15th Chief of the Indian Army Staff * Vysyaraju Kasi Viswanadham Raju, Indian politician * Y. Kasi Viswanath, Indian actor and director

Temples

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. The presiding deity is kn ...

, Uttar Pradesh, India * Kasi Viswanathar temple, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India * Kasi Viswanathar temple, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India *

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kasi Viswanathar, and His consort Parvati is depicted as Visalakshi. The presiding deity ...

, Tamil Nadu, India * Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Umayalpuram, Tamil Nadu, India * Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Ayanavaram, Tamil Nadu, India *

Kasi Viswanatha Temple, West Mambalam Kasi Viswanatha Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of West Mambalam in Chennai, India. Dedicated to Siva, the temple is named after the Vishwanatha Temple at Varanasi. Constructed in the 17th century, the temple is also known ...

, Tamil Nadu, India * Kunnuvarankottai Kasi Visalakshi-Viswanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu, India *

Shri Vishwanath Mandir Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Hindus across India and abroad visit this particular Shiva, Lor ...

, Uttar Pradesh, India * Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Temple Flint, Hindu temple in Michigan, USA