Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Odisha Honors Literary Figures on Birth Anniversaries
Odisha celebrated the birth anniversaries of two important historical figures, Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo and Fakir Mohan Senapati.
Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo helped make Odisha its own state and worked hard to improve education and build bridges.
People in Berhampur celebrated his 126th birthday and announced a new department at Berhampur University to keep the region's culture alive.
They also gave an award to a doctor for his great work.
Fakir Mohan Senapati is known as the father of modern Odia literature.
He helped make the Odia language special and wrote important books and stories.
The Odisha government gave an award to a scholar for his work in Odia language and literature.
Both events reminded everyone how important these historical figures are to Odisha's past, present, and future.
Berhampur celebrated the 126th birth anniversary of Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo, a key figure in Odisha's formation.
Berhampur University announced the establishment of a 'South Odisha Culture Department' to preserve regional heritage.
Students will study the lives and contributions of historical figures like Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo under the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.
Krushna Mohan Pathi received the 'Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo Samman–2026' for his outstanding contributions to society.
Odisha paid tribute to Fakir Mohan Senapati, the father of modern Odia literature, on his birth anniversary, and Dr Nrusingha Charan Sarangi received the 'Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman–2021' for his contributions to Odia language and literature.
- Who
- Eminent academicians, historians, citizens, Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor Geetanjali Dash, Upanta Prahari Purna Chandra Mahapatra, Saket Rama Rao, Krushna Mohan Pathi (award recipient), Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das, Dr Nrusingha Charan Sarangi (award recipient)
- What
- 126th birth anniversary celebration of Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo, establishment of South Odisha Culture Department, award presentation, birth anniversary of Fakir Mohan Senapati, award presentation
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned), Wednesday, January 14
- Where
- K C Public School, Berhampur, Odisha, Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To honor Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo's contributions to Odisha's formation and development, and to preserve and propagate the region's rich heritage, to honor Fakir Mohan Senapati's contributions to Odia language and literature
- Event 1
- 126th birth anniversary celebration of Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo
- Location 1
- K C Public School, Berhampur
- Key Speakers 1
- Berhampur University Vice-Chancellor Geetanjali Dash, Upanta Prahari Purna Chandra Mahapatra, Saket Rama Rao
- Award 1
- Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo Samman–2026
- Award Recipient 1
- Krushna Mohan Pathi (received by Bibhuprasad Pathi)
- New Initiative 1
- South Odisha Culture Department at Berhampur University
- Historical Figures Honored 1
- Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo, Harihar Mardaraj, Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati
- Key Contributions 1
- Ramchandra Mardaraj Deo's role in education and bridge construction in Odisha
- Event 2
- Birth anniversary of Fakir Mohan Senapati
- Location 2
- Bhubaneswar
- Key Speakers 2
- Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das
- Award 2
- Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman–2021
- Award Recipient 2
- Dr Nrusingha Charan Sarangi
- Award Amount 2
- Rs 5 lakh
- Key Contributions 2
- Fakir Mohan Senapati's role in establishing the distinct identity of the Odia language and literature
