By A P Irungovel Late Padmasree Shri Manohar Devadoss: M.A.,M.LITT.,M.S.W., M.PHIL.,PH.D. Manager – Medical Sociology, A Challenged but complete full-fledged life Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai Direct Line: 044 4227 1919 Mobile: 9840821919 A P Irungovel e-mail: [email protected] The Government of India honored Mr. Devadoss with the PadmaShree Award in the year 2020 for his inspirational work in art and charity. Witnessing the services of our Low Vision Aid Department, Mr. Manohar Devdas continued to help Sankara Nethralaya, Aravind Eye Hospitals, Madurai through his Mahima Devdas Memorial Trust to help low vision beneficiaries like him and those suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa. Padma Shri Mr. Manohar Devdas fulfilled his earthly duties early in the morning of the 7th of December, 2022 and became one with the God Almighty. His artful eyes were donated to the eye bank of Sankara Nethralaya. The wonderful couple, who were an example of a full-fledged life lived with utmost love with fellowmen, made for each other but serving the society , despite various threats and challenges. The names of Srimati Mahima Devdas and Padmasree Mr. Manohar Devdas, who lived a complete life of art, literature, music, and social service, will remain forever in the history of many hearts. A TO Z INDIA FEBRUARY 2023 PAGE 12
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