S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar
Sathappa Ramanatha Muthiah Chettiar | |
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| Born | 1840 Kanadukathan, India |
| Died | 1900 |
| Occupation(s) | Trader, financier, benefactor |
| Known for | Contributions to restoration of Saivite temples in India; founding head of S. Rm. M. family |
Sathappa Ramanatha Muthiah Chettiar (1840–1900) was a prominent Indian trader, financier, and benefactor, recognized for his contributions to the restoration of Saivite temples across India. He served as the founding head of the S. Rm. M. family.
Early life
Muthiah Chettiar was born around 1840 in Kanadukathan to Ramanathan Chettiar, a distinguished figure among the Nagarathar community in Chettinad. His formal schooling was minimal.
Work
He joined the family’s banking enterprise at a young age and successfully extended its reach to Ceylon, Burma, and Malaya, accumulating considerable fortune.
Philanthropy
Within the S. Rm. lineage, Muthiah Chettiar is highly regarded for his charitable endeavors. He allocated substantial funds toward the restoration of the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram and supported both the establishment and maintenance of the Arudra Dharsanam choultry located there. Additionally, he financed the construction of the Nagarathar choultry near Dasaswamedha Ghat in Benares.
Death
His passing occurred around the year 1900.