Gopabandhu Das was born in Swando village of Puri district in Odisha in the year 1877 9 October. He is one of the founders of modern Odisha, also remembered for his patriotic lyrical poems and lucid, thought provoking writings. Gopabandhu Das was a public spirited Gandhian of Utkal who championed the cause of the statehood of Odisha. After graduation, he got his Law degree and joined the Bar. But he diverted his legal profession and became a devotee of the people of Odisha.
Harihar Das
Acharya Harihar led the famous Inchudi salt Satyagraha in Odisha. This Satyagraha elevated Odisha's image in the eyes of the nation.
Pandit Nilakantha Das
PANDIT NILAKANTHA DAS (1884-1967) was a politician, versatile scholar, critic and poet. His major contribution to Odia poetry are his works "Konarke' and "Mayadevi' , in which he has tried to deviate from the prevailing poetic norm established by the famous poet Radhanath Roy. His "Dasa Naik' and "Pranayini' are successful Odia adaptations of Lord Tennyson's "Enoch Arden' Pandit Nilakantha is also a poerful writer of Odia prose. His "Odia Sahityar Kramaparinam' is a landmark in Odia literary criticism. He received the Central Sahitya Akademi Award for his autobiography. 'Atma Jivani'. He was also a great Parliamentarian during the pre and post Independence era of the country.
Pandit Godabarish Mishra
Pundit Godabarish Mishra had taken birth in Srinibaspur sasan a place nearby Banapur of Puri district. His parents had decided after taking holy dip in the river Godavari during their “Godavari tirtha” that they would keep the name of their son Godabari.
Pandit Krupasindhu Mishra
PANDIT KRUPASINDHU MISHRA (1887-1962) devoted himself chiefly to historical writing. His outstanding contributions in this field are his 'Odisha Itihas', 'Konarka' and Barabati.
Gopabandhu Das was born in Swando village of Puri district in Odisha in the year 1877 9 October. He is one of the founders of modern Odisha, also remembered for his patriotic lyrical poems and lucid, thought provoking writings. Gopabandhu Das was a public spirited Gandhian of Utkal who championed the cause of the statehood of Odisha. After graduation, he got his Law degree and joined the Bar. But he diverted his legal profession and became a devotee of the people of Odisha.
Harihar Das
Acharya Harihar led the famous Inchudi salt Satyagraha in Odisha. This Satyagraha elevated Odisha's image in the eyes of the nation.
Pandit Nilakantha Das
PANDIT NILAKANTHA DAS (1884-1967) was a politician, versatile scholar, critic and poet. His major contribution to Odia poetry are his works "Konarke' and "Mayadevi' , in which he has tried to deviate from the prevailing poetic norm established by the famous poet Radhanath Roy. His "Dasa Naik' and "Pranayini' are successful Odia adaptations of Lord Tennyson's "Enoch Arden' Pandit Nilakantha is also a poerful writer of Odia prose. His "Odia Sahityar Kramaparinam' is a landmark in Odia literary criticism. He received the Central Sahitya Akademi Award for his autobiography. 'Atma Jivani'. He was also a great Parliamentarian during the pre and post Independence era of the country.
Pandit Godabarish Mishra
Pundit Godabarish Mishra had taken birth in Srinibaspur sasan a place nearby Banapur of Puri district. His parents had decided after taking holy dip in the river Godavari during their “Godavari tirtha” that they would keep the name of their son Godabari.
Pandit Krupasindhu Mishra
PANDIT KRUPASINDHU MISHRA (1887-1962) devoted himself chiefly to historical writing. His outstanding contributions in this field are his 'Odisha Itihas', 'Konarka' and Barabati.