Odia Jatiyata: Eka purnanga ‘o’ Swatantra Odisha Pradesha Gathanara Prayas 1866-1956
30 March 2023
GKCM Odishi Research Centre, Bhubaneswar
The book launch ceremony of Odia Jatiyata, authored by eminent historian Dr. Nivedita Mohanty, was held today at the GKCM Odishi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar. This book, translated by Subash Satpathy from Dr. Nivedita Mohanty’s original English work ‘Oriya Nationalism’, has been published by Ketaki Foundation Trust. It delves into extensive research on the struggle to preserve Odia identity and the formation of a separate Odia state, exploring historical milestones in the pursuit of cultural and linguistic autonomy.
Distinguished guests on the dais included Dr. Devi Prasanna Pattanaik, Shri Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Dr. Nivedita Mohanty, Shri Abhiram Biswal, Shri Suvash Satapathy, and Trustee Shri Rabindra K. Swain. Their presence added significance to the event, highlighting the historical and cultural impact of Odia Jatiyata on Odisha’s heritage and its resonance with contemporary Odia identity.
Guests on the dais, Shri Abhiram Biswal, Shri Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Dr. Devi Prasanna Pattanaik, Dr. Nivedita Mohanty and Shri Suvash Satapathy in the book released ceremony.
Sri Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Chairperson of the ceremony hasbeen felicitated with a stole by Ramahari Jena Trustee, Ketaki Foundation Trust.
Chief Guest Dr. Devi Prasanna Pattnaik delivering his speech on the book Odia Jatiyata and emphasized on the use of odia language in digital platform.
Author of the book, Dr. Nivedita Mohanty expressed her centimental views on translating her book Oriya Nationalism in Odia after years of effort.
Chairperson, Shri Soumya Ranjan Patnaik giving his concluding remarks in the book release ceremoney.
Writers, Visual artists and art lovers joined the Book launch event and appriciated the efforts of Ketaki Foundation Trust are unique.