10th Odia Classical Language Declaration Day Observed
Odishabarta
Paralakhemundi:On behalf of Odia Bhasha Sahitya Pratisthan at SKCG Autonomous College 10th Declaration of Odia as Classical Language by central government organized at auditorium hall. Presided by Dr. Ajay Kumar Tripathy, as guests Phanindra Bhushan Nanda,District Culture Officer Archana Mangaraj & sharing on importance of the day by Premananda Mohapatra, Purnachandra Mahapatra & Dr. Bairagi Charan Patnaik.
Welcome address given by Dr. Chandrashekhar Das. Guests highlighted on importance of the day. Odia declared as classical language with four characteristics eg, documents revealed since 1500-2000 AD, ancient literature as volume & heritage, language & literature has significant origin & variances in between ancient & modern age. History, culture & Odia language penned by eminent writers like Gopinath Nanda, Shyamsundar Rajguru, Apanna Paricha, Raghunath Paricha those streamlined & marked among east, west & central Odia speaking area from South region.
That inculcated competancy among those prolific writers where undivided Ganjam was a platform to bring a platform on Odia language. First drama scripted by Raghunath Paricha named Gopinath Ballav which still stood as challenge. Epic Odia Dictionary by Gopinath Nanda a masterpiece for coming generation & a landmark contribution.10th Utkal Sammelani held at Paralakhemundi joined together from all regions which stood as hallmark by Sri Krishna Chandra Gajapati to unite as bond. Ancient Odia literature filled with history, drama, poems emancipated the honor of this soil. Mahendragiri hills an epic history to passing Mahendratanaya river mapped those unique grassroots tribal culture & their hard fight on freedom circle of new India. Those excavated at stone wall on various temples which signifying hot blood revolution on Odia literature.
Jam-packed auditorium for the first time for long 3 hours heartbeat speech of those speakers reached at those students mainly who have perfect dream for their future. Literary lovers, teaching staff of various colleges gathered at solo literary debate.Dr.Bighneswar Mishra conveyed vote of thanks to all. Those winners of various events held got prizes from guests. Opening song orchestrated by Bhakti Sangeet Sansad team.
