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| Born | 7 July 1925 Kovilpatti, (Tirunelveli District now Thoothukudi district), Tamil Nadu |
| Died | 7 June 2002 (aged 76) Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Contribution to Sanskrit Literature |
| Spouse | Smt. Gomathi Venkatachalam |
| Awards | Padma Shri, 1989 |
Vishwanathan Venkatachalam (7 July 1925 – 7 June 2002) was an eminent Sanskrit scholar. He served as the vice-chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India for two terms. He was awarded the Padma Shri (National honour) in 1989 by the Government of India for his valuable contribution to the field of Sanskrit research and education.