In Memorium; Jayanta Mahapatra
22 October 2023
Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar
It was a great evening to bring together the lovers of Jayanta Mahapatra who has created a corner for himself in our hearts. Reading out the poems of Jayanta Mahapatra commenced with Manua Das. The event was conducted by Kedar Mishra who himself read out an Odia poem of Jayanta Mahapatra. Their focus was on the poet’s concern with his land and its people. Renowned senior, Odia poet, Rajendra Kishor Panda stressed on the need to continue Chandrabhaga and Ashutosh Parida on the complexities of Jayanta Mahapatra’s poetry. Rabindra K Swain talked of his experience in working for Chandrabhaga. Our Managing Trustee, Jyotiranjan Swain expressed his eagerness to continue the legacy of the magazine and to celebrate this day as the annual event of Ketaki Foundation Trust. Poetry lovers appreciated the vibrant spirit of the event organized by Ketaki Foundation Trust.
Guests Rajendra Kishor Panda, Krishna Mohan Tata, Ashutosh Parida, Manua Dash and Kedar Mishra with Trustess of KFT at the event.
Well known poet Manua Dash reciting Odia poem of Jayanta Mahapatra.
Well known poet Kedar Mishra reciting Odia poem of Jayanta Mahapatra.
Managing Trustee of KFT Jyotiranjan Swain sharing his experience and eventful journey with the legendary poet Jayanta Mahapatra.