3rd Dinanath Pathy Kala Samman and
1st Dinanath Pathy Memorial Lecture
20 May 2023
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar

The 3rd Dinanath Pathy Kala Samman & the 1st Dinanath Pathy Memorial Lecture was organized by Ketaki Foundation Trust in the evening on 20th May, 2023 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar in the presence of many dignitaries, writers, lovers of literature and media persons and event was also attended through Facebook live.
The 3rd Dinanath Pathy Kala Samman was conferred on Sushama Mohapatra from Paralakhemundi, for her lifelong contribution to the dying art forms like Anasara Pati, Ganjappa & Parasurama Handi Painting. She carried forward this tradition of art inspired by her late husband Prakash Mohapatra who was a well-known artist practicing these unique artforms. Dr. Nivedita Mohanty, noted historian & author, was the Chief Guest. Her message to all crafts-women in the field of folk art was really inspiring and also spoke on Dinanath Pathy’s contribution to make these artforms popular through his research works. Prof. Jatindra Kumar Nayak, eminent writer & translator, delivered the 1st Dinanath Pathy Memorial Lecture.
His discourse touching the depths of the life and works of Late Dr. Pathy was highly appreciated by the audience. He also asserted the importance of research and promotion of Odia language and culture. Dinanath Pathy was a renaissance man – a poet, painter, art historian, novelist, curator, scholar and educator. His cultural roots in his native Odisha are very deep. His knowledge of paintings, classical, popular and tribal art forms was comprehensive. Eminent Painter & Printmaker, Sri Ramahari Jena, presided over the function.

Sushama Mohapatra from Paralakhemundi was falicitated with the 3rd Dinanath Pathy Kala Samman 2023 in the presence of guests and dinitaries.

1st Dinanath Pathy Memorial Lecture 2023 delivered by eminent writer and translator Prof. Jatindra K Nayak.

Souvagya Pathy son of Dinanath Pathy with guests and trustees of Ketaki Foundation trust on occasion of 1st Dinanath Pathy Memorial Lecture 2023.

Writers, Visual artists and art lovers joined the event and appriciated the efforts of Ketaki Foundation Trust are unique.

The Memento ‘3rd Dinanath Pathy Kala Samman 2023’ has been specially designed by Jyotiranjan Swain.

Smt. Sushama Mohapatra with her body of work, Ganjapa, Gobara Kndhei, Parasurama Handi and Anasara Pati displayed in the event.