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Sridhar Acharya (; c. 750, India – c. ? India) was an Indian mathematician, Sanskrit pandit and philosopher. He was born in Bhurishresti (Bhurisristi or Bhurshut) village in South Radha (at present day Hughli) in the 8th Century AD. His father's name was Baladev Acharya and his mother's name was Acchoka bai. His father was a Sanskrit pandit.
Sridhara is an Indian initial (not to be mistaken by Sridhar or Sridharan). They originate from the port town of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh or Guntur districtof Andhra Pradesh. They have been known to have possessed a lot of material wealth. Hence, they got the name Sridhara, Sri- Lakshmi (Hindu Goddess of Wealth) and Dhara - to possess; In other words, someone who possesses wealth i.e. Vishnu (Preserver), as he is married to Lakshmi. They belong to Vaidiki Velanadu sub-caste of the Telugu Brahmin community. Most of the Sridhara families are from coastal Andhra pradesh area and also some of them are from Polasteshwera Puram (Polasa) of Karimnagar district.