Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Devdas Chhotray to Receive Sarala Puraskar in October
Devdas Chhotray will be awarded the Sarala Puraskar for his book, 'Matinee Show.'
This award, presented by IMPaCT, includes a certificate, plaque, and Rs 7 lakh.
Additionally, Baladev Maharatha and Ramhari Das will receive the Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman for excellence in art.
The Kala Samman also includes a certificate, plaque, and Rs 2.5 lakh.
The awards aim to recognize contributions to Odia literature, art, music, and dance.
The awards were decided by a panel of judges.
Devdas Chhotray will receive Sarala Puraskar for 'Matinee Show'.
The award ceremony will be in Bhubaneswar on October 26.
Chhotray will receive a citation, plaque, and Rs 7 lakh.
Baladev Maharatha and Ramhari Das will receive the Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman.
IMPaCT, founded by Ila and Bansidhar Panda, promotes Odia literature and culture.
- Who
- Devdas Chhotray, Baladev Maharatha, and Ramhari Das
- What
- Will receive awards
- When
- October 26 (for Chhotray)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To honor their contributions to literature and the arts
- Award Recipient
- Devdas Chhotray
- Award
- Sarala Puraskar
- Book
- 'Matinee Show'
- Award Ceremony Date
- October 26
- Award Amount
- Rs 7 lakh
- Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman Recipients
- Baladev Maharatha and Ramhari Das
- Kala Samman Award Amount
- Rs 2.5 lakh
