Book Launch
BOOK LAUNCH
Bhor Motira Kanaphula – an autobiography by Jayanta Mahapatra
6.30 pm, 14th May 2022
Press Club of Odisha, Bhubaneswar
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The book launch of Bhor Motira Kanaphula by the renowned writer and poet Jayanta Mahapatra was held on Saturday, 14th May, 2022 at 06 PM at Press Club of Odisha, Bhubaneswar in presence of many dignitaries, lovers of literature and media persons. Thousands of followers of Jayanta Mahapatra’s works and events joined the programme through facebook live.
The occasion was graced by Arun Parichha, Retd. Justice and writer as Chief Guest, Gourahari Das, Odia author, columnist and critic as Chief Speaker and Legendary Poet and Author Jayanta Mahapatra. Poet Rabindra Kumar Swain, Trustee, Ketaki Foundation Trust, moderated the programme. Vote of thanks was offered by Eminent Painter Ramahari Jena. The audience listened to the enchanting narrative on his work and life by Jayanta Mahapatra.
Jayanta Mahapatra, basically an English poet from Odisha, turned to Odia and has produced around a dozen books of poems in Odia. Although he continues to write in English till today, which numbers as good as 20 volumes, he wrote his autobiography in Odia and it is titled Bhor Motira Kanaphula. This book of around 360 pages, published by Ketaki Foundation Trust covers the events in Mahapatra’s life up to his present age. Bhor Motira Kanaphula is a unique autobiography in Odia language as it is more contemplative in nature than offering anecdotes and events in his life, more revelatory of the workings of a poet’s mind. Jayanta Mahapatra, who is regarded as a poet of international renown, has now through the pages of this book, established himself as a lyrical Odia prose writer. Those of the avid readers of his poetry will be delighted to have this autobiography. The author, to the delight of his readers, signed the copies.
The book is a publication by Ketaki Foundation Trust, Bhubaneswar and is designed by Jyoti Ranjan Swain of Third Eye Communication, Odisha.
The event was given wide coverage by print and electronic media.
This book is on sale in select stores of Bhubaneswar and online at Amazon and Flipkart.
The Launch of Jayanta Mahapatra’s autobiography ‘Bhor Motira Kanaphula’ by the guests on dias
Jayanta Mahapatra addressing the media
Jayanta Mahapatra signing copies of ‘Bhor Motira Kanaphula’ for his ardent fans
Chief guest addressing the gathering
Author-poet Jayanta Mahapatra addressing the august gathering
BOOK LAUNCH
A Man of Humility – Life and Times of Sarat Chandra Maharana
6.15 pm, 2nd March 2021
Red Cross Bhawan, Unit-IX, Bhubaneswar
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Book Launch Programme of ‘A Man of Humility – Life and Times of Sarat Chandra Maharana’, a memorable literary creation of Sri Anadi Naik, published by Ketaki Foundation Trust was held at 6.15 pm, on Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 at Red Cross Bhawan, Unit-IX, Bhubaneswar complying with all Covid-19 guidelines.
Opening Remarks was given by Sri Rabindra Ku. Swain, Trustee, Ketaki Foundation Trust. The meeting was conducted through
Zoom App as the Author Sri Anadi Naik stays at Maryland, USA. Other Speakers who highly appreciated the publication present
during the programme are Manorama Mahapatra, Nivedita Mohanty, Krushna Mohanty, Pritish Acharya and Prahalad Sinha.
Karmadeba Maharana & Janadeba Maharana, sons of Sri Sarat Chandra Maharana, conducted the meeting.
Opening Remarks was given by Sri Rabindra Ku. Swain, Trustee, Ketaki Foundation Trust. The meeting was conducted through Zoom App as the Author Sri Anadi Naik stays at Maryland, USA. Other Speakers who highly appreciated the publication present during the programme are Manorama Mahapatra, Nivedita Mohanty, Krushna Mohanty, Pritish Acharya and Prahalad Sinha. Karmadeba Maharana & Janadeba Maharana, sons of Sri Sarat Chandra Maharana, conducted the meeting.
Anadi Naik, the author of the book, was born in Odisha. He joined Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan and Sarvodaya movements in his youth and worked tirelessly; touring Odisha on Padayatra. He contributed regularly to the magazine, Sarvodaya. He was deeply involved in the movement of Jayaprakash Narayan. He was imprisoned under MISA in 1975. He lives at present in Frederick, Maryland, USA. He writes a regular column in Sambad.
Ketaki Foundation Trust takes great pleasure in the release of the book. The entire processes of designing, composing, editing and print publishing the work required synchronized efforts and took several months of endeavor. We at Ketaki Foundation Trust believe that the publication will be of great value for the readers by throwing light on many aspects of the life and works of Sri Sarat Chandra Maharana.
Ketaki Foundation Trust intends to preserve, promote and publish art, culture and literature. Odisha’s literature is replete with exceptional works done by well-known luminaries and unsung individuals as well. The Trust aspires to support and promote exemplery oeuvres through publications and other supportive activities and make a significant contribution to the society at large. To further its aims and objects, the trust has successfully executed several projects in fields of art and literature.
This book is on sale in select stores of Bhubaneswar and online at Amazon and Flipkart.
Release of the book by esteemed guests.
Prominent personalities from the literary world at the book launch function.
Book sale counter at the venue.
