Obituary Notices
By Mano Mohan Ghosh
Summary
The obituary notices commemorate two eminent Indologists. The first pays tribute to Carlo Formichi (1871–1943), an Italian scholar who devoted his career to Sanskrit studies and fostered close ties between Italy and India. It recounts his academic achievements, his efforts to promote Indian culture in Europe and the esteem in which he was held by Indian and European colleagues. The second honours Heinrich Lüders, a German philologist and historian known for his expertise in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Buddhist literature. The notice describes Lüders’ lectures in Santiniketan, Calcutta and Dacca, praising his rigorous scholarship and his impartial, respectful approach to Indian traditions. Together, the notices acknowledge the international nature of Indology and recognise the personal qualities that made Formichi and Lüders beloved figures in the scholarly community.
Conclusion
By recalling the lives and works of Carlo Formichi and Heinrich Lüders, the obituaries highlight the global network of scholars dedicated to Indian studies. Their contributions advanced the understanding of India’s literary and cultural heritage, and their passing left a void felt by students and colleagues alike.