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Xenogenesis of Culture: The Modern Adaptation of Odia Classics and Their Impact #BlogchatterA2Z

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Reimagining the Classics: The Modern Adaptation of Odia Literature Odia literature, with its rich heritage and profound cultural narratives, has long been a source of inspiration across generations. The classical works of Odisha not only resonate with timeless themes but also reflect the social, political, and spiritual milieu of their times. In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest…

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With each passing day, heavier and heavier Grew the womb of the virtuous Sita; It became hard for her to rise from her seat And then, standing, to hold herself erect. Lest it cause her pain in her state, The rains came to break down the heat. Throngs of clouds rose in the sky’s four quarters To impart strength into her tired being. They raised a dark cover across in the sky, Shutting out the heat of the sun above. In the bat of an eyelid a flash of lightning Startled the eyes with the splendour of the canopy; Damsels of the sky’s quarters tidied their blue plaits And decked them with strings of pearl-like cranes. Scooping up gem-dust from the ocean’s bottom, The guardians of the skies adorned an archway. But selfishly giving up all thought of shame, Indra claimed the bow as his own. Defiant, the lord of the seas declared It'll remain with him, since it was made with his gems. Other guardians, observing the duties of the righteous, Allotted them the right by turns. The rains poured down on Earth’s head, Which was burning with her daughter’s heat of pain. Upon rivers, ponds, forests and hills, It went on raining indiscriminately. The earth’s exhilaration showed up everywhere With sprouting grass and plants, and flourishing kadambas. Earth’s bosom was flooded with water And Tamasa ran overflowing her banks, As if her joys had brimmed over, Rejoicing in Janaki’s childbirth, so close at hand. Hills and forests gave up the fire in their hearts, And scrubbed their bodies, looking fresh and cheerful. Living in her fortress of thorns, the ketaki, Of sweet laughter in her prickly frame, Said as it were, ‘Impaled as you are, O Vaidehi, In this forest of misfortune, have no fear. I am myself pierced in a jungle of thorns, Yet my perfume makes me adored the world over. Living as an ascetic among all these hermits, You, of sterling mind, will be worshipped by all. If one’s own virtues are a divine ornament, Will the stain the world’s eyes cause ever matter? If the bees feel repelled at the sight of my spines, Should I sacrifice the promise of my fragrance?’

Gangadhar Meher, from Canto IX in Tapaswini, trans. Jayanta Mahapatra and Madhusudan Pati. 

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ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜୀବନ ଆଭାସୀ ଅଣୁ ଗଳ୍ପ ଆସର - ୨୦୨୪

ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜୀବନ ଆୟୋଜିତ କରୁଛି ତା'ର ଏକ ଭିନ୍ନ ଏବଂ ନିଆରା ଗଳ୍ପ ଆସର ଯୁବ ଗାଳ୍ପିକ, ଗାଳ୍ପିକା ମାନଙ୍କୁ ନେଇ କେବଳ କାହାଣୀ ପିପାସୁ ମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ, ଆସନ୍ତୁ କିଛି ପ୍ରିୟ ଗାଳ୍ପିକ ଗାଳ୍ପିକାଙ୍କୁ ଶୁଣିବା, ଏଇ ଶନିବାର (ତା: ୦୨/୧୧/୨୪) ସଂଧ୍ୟା ୭ ଘଟିକା ସମୟରେ କେବଳ ଗୁଗଲ ମିଟ୍ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ। ଆସରରେ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ରହି ଗଳ୍ପକୁ ଉପଭୋଗ କରିବା ହେବେ।

ଆବାହକ: ପବିତ୍ର ବେହେରା

ଅଭିଭାଷଣ :-

ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ଶୋଭାଗିନି ନନ୍ଦ

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ଉପସ୍ଥାପନା: ରଞ୍ଜନ କୁମାର ମହାନ୍ତି

ବିଶେଷ ଅତିଥି: ପ୍ରବୀଣା ମହାନ୍ତି ( ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ସାହିତ୍ୟିକା, କଥାକାର)

ଅତିଥି ଗାଳ୍ପିକ, ଗାଳ୍ପିକା :-

୧. ସ୍ରୋତସ୍ୱିନୀ ପରିଡ଼ା

୨. ଶାକମ୍ବରୀ ପ୍ରିୟଦର୍ଶିନୀ ସାହୁ

୩. ଭାଗ୍ୟଶ୍ରୀ ଲେଙ୍କା

୪. ଶୁଭଶ୍ରୀ ସ୍ୱର୍ଣ୍ଣପ୍ରଭା

୫. ରୋଜାଲିନ ମୁଦୁଲି

୬. ରଶ୍ମିରଞ୍ଜନ ରାଉତ

୭. ସଂଘମିତ୍ରା ପଣ୍ଡା

ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଅର୍ପଣ: ଶୋଭାଗିନି ନନ୍ଦ

ନିମ୍ନ ଲିଙ୍କ୍ ରେ କ୍ଲିକ୍ କରି ଆସରରେ ଯୋଗ ଦିଅନ୍ତୁ ।।

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Oriya language, also known as Odia, holds a significant place in the cultural and linguistic landscape of India. With a rich history spanning centuries, Oriya has evolved through various phases, shaping its present position as one of the prominent languages in the country.

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Faleeha Hassan is a #poet, teacher, editor, writer, playwright born in Najaf, Iraq, in 1967, who now lives in the United States. Faleeha is the first woman to write poetry for children in #Iraq. She received her master’s degree in Arabic literature, and has now published 25 books. Her poems have been translated into English, Turkmen, Bosnian, Indian, French, Italian, German, Kurdish, Spain, Korean, Greek, Serbia ,Albanian , Pakistani , Romanian , Malayalam ,Chinese ,ODIA and Nepali language. Ms. Hassan has received many awards in Iraq and throughout the Middle East for her poetry and short stories. Hassan has also had her poems and short stories published in a variety of American magazines.

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Discovering the Traditional Music of Odisha: 7 Major Genres of Odia Music

Odisha, known for its rich cultural heritage, boasts a diverse and vibrant musical landscape. Here are the top 7 categories of Odia music that showcase the state's musical richness:

Jagannath Bhajans:

Jagannath Bhajans are devotional songs dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a significant deity in Odia culture. These bhajans are sung in praise of Lord Jagannath and are an integral part of Odisha's religious and musical traditions. They are often sung in temples and during religious festivals.

Odia Film Songs:

Odia cinema, also known as Ollywood, has produced numerous melodious songs over the years. From romantic ballads to peppy dance numbers, Odia film songs cater to a wide range of musical tastes. Fans can easily find and download the latest Odia movie songs, including new Odia song MP3 download, from various online platforms.

Sambalpuri Folk Music:

Sambalpuri folk music originates from the western regions of Odisha, particularly Sambalpur. It includes vibrant folk songs accompanied by traditional instruments like dhol, nisan, and flute. Sambalpuri songs often depict rural life, nature, and cultural celebrations.

Classical Odissi Music:

Odissi music is an essential component of Odissi dance, one of the classical dance forms of India. It features classical ragas, tala patterns, and lyrical compositions in Odia language. Odissi music is known for its graceful melodies and rhythmic intricacies, making it a cherished art form.

Odia Modern Music:

Contemporary Odia music encompasses a variety of genres, including modern pop, rock, fusion, and electronic music. Many talented Odia artists and bands create innovative compositions that blend traditional elements with modern sounds, catering to the preferences of younger audiences.

Chhanda & Champu Music:

Chhanda and Champu are traditional poetic forms in Odia literature, often set to music. Chhanda features rhythmic verses suitable for singing and is commonly used in Odia music compositions. Champu combines prose and poetry and has been historically used in Odia music to convey narratives and emotions.

Odia Bhajans & Kirtans:

Odia Bhajans and Kirtans are devotional songs sung in praise of various deities like Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Durga. These spiritual compositions invoke a sense of devotion and are performed during religious gatherings, especially in temples and during festivals.

To explore and download Odia songs, including new Odia song MP3 download and Odia song download, enthusiasts can visit reputable music streaming platforms, online music stores, or dedicated Odia music websites. These platforms offer a vast collection of Odia music across different genres, ensuring that listeners can enjoy a diverse range of musical experiences from Odisha's rich musical heritage.

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Mahabharata is one of the two major ancient Indian epics, the other being the Ramayana. It is an epic narrative that consists of more than 100,000 verses and is attributed to the sage Vyasa. The Mahabharata is believed to have been composed between 400 BCE and 400 CE, although the exact dating is uncertain.

The Mahabharata tells the story of an ancient dynastic struggle for the throne of Hastinapura, a kingdom in northern India. It revolves around two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, who are cousins and engage in a great war known as the Kurukshetra War. The main characters include the noble Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva—and their allies, as well as the Kaurava brothers led by Duryodhana.

The epic explores various themes such as dharma (moral duty), righteousness, loyalty, devotion, family relationships, and the consequences of actions. It also includes philosophical and moral teachings through dialogues, including the famous Bhagavad Gita, which is a conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

HERE MAHABHARAT BOOK AVAILABLE IN ODIA LANGUAGE

The Mahabharata is not just a tale of war and politics but also contains numerous subplots, stories, and teachings. It has had a significant influence on Indian culture, religion, literature, and art. The epic has been adapted into various forms of performing arts, including plays, dance dramas, television series, and films.

The Mahabharata is considered a valuable source of knowledge about ancient Indian society, customs, and traditions. It encompasses a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, ethics, politics, warfare, and spirituality. The epic continues to be studied, interpreted, and revered by scholars, philosophers, and spiritual seekers around the world.

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5th Kalinga Global Film Festival Inaugurated at KIIT University

The 5th Kalinga Global Film Festival (KGFF) commenced on 13th December, 2024 at KIIT-DU, bringing together an impressive array of filmmakers, producers, and cine lovers from across the country. The three-day extravaganza will showcase 45 films, including feature films, short fiction, documentaries, and student projects, across multiple venues on the sprawling KIIT campus.

“ Inaugurating the festival, Minister of State (Ind. Charge) for Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services, Odia Language Literature & Culture, Govt. of Odisha Suryabanshi Suraj said the annual event has inspired Odisha’s cinema and artistic community. “Cinema has a significant impact on our society. This festival brings hope and belief that it will usher in new opportunities for Odisha’s film industry.”

KGFF, under the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr. Achyuta Samanta‘s visionary leadership, has grown into a premier platform for celebrating cinema, fostering cultural exchange, and empowering young filmmakers.

Dr. Samanta, spoke at the inaugural event with a message of inspiration. “KIIT and KISS are two universities with a human touch. Despite being only 21 years old, KIIT has become a center of excellence, and we will continue to take this festival to greater heights,” he said.

Film producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, known for his work on the hit film Aankhen, expressed his admiration for KIIT’s journey. “Staying in Mumbai, we did not realize the massiveness of KIIT. It is magical and inspirational that such a world-class university was built in just 25 years. This forum is important to expand our knowledge base. Odisha has immense talent that deserves to be brought into the mainstream, and this platform is a step towards that goal,” he said.

Producer Abhishek Agarwal echoed the sentiment, urging filmmakers to shine a spotlight on Odisha’s talent. “We have many unsung heroes in Odisha. I hope to see more films from here showcasing their stories and talents at the national level,” he said.

Film director Jadumoni Dutta lauded the unique contributions of KIIT and KISS. “KIIT and KISS are temples of learning, and KISS stands out as something extraordinary. To promote quality cinema, we need quality film festivals like this one,” he added.

The festival will feature masterclasses, discussions, and screenings across venues, including the Campus- 6 and Campus- 17 Auditoriums, the Open Air Theater, and the Seminar Hall. Notable attendees include producers Abhishek Tarachand Jain, Mayank Singhaniya, Navjyot Bandiwadekar; directors Tushar Hiranandani and Sagar Suneel Puranik; actress Rupali Sood; wildlife filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu; and Bollywood writer Raaj Shaandilyaa.

Movies that were screened today were Google Matrimony; History of Artists group in Bengal; Mo Bou, Mo Gaan; Bahi Tracing my Ancestors; Under The Bed; Rachamma; Srikanth; Ballad of the mountain; Main Nida; Roti Koon Banasi; Amar Aaj Marega; Astoraag; Monihara; attator; Kite & I; and Sam Bahadur.

This film festival is being organized under the leadership of Himanshu Sekhar Khatua, DG, KIIT School of Film, Fashion and Media Studies. Among others, Prof Saranjit Singh, VC, KIIT DU; Prof Jnayan Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar and other eminent Odia film personalities were present on the occasion.

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Women's Empowerment in Odia Literature: Tracing the Evolutionary Journey from the Renaissance to Modern Times #BlogchatterA2Z

Women's Empowerment in Odia Literature: Tracing the Evolutionary Journey from the Renaissance to Modern Times #BlogchatterA2Z #OdiaLiterature #WomenInLiterature #FeminismInOdia #LiteraryRenaissance #PratibhaRay #SarojiniSahoo #GenderRoles #OdiaDrama

The Role of Women in Odia Literature: An In-depth Analysis Odia literature, with its rich historical backdrop and vibrant cultural tapestry, has evolved significantly over the centuries. One of the most compelling aspects of this evolution is the changing role and depiction of women both as characters within Odia narratives and as authors who shape these narratives. This article delves deeply…

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Utkal Sahitya Samaj to confer Justice Dipak Mishra Sahitya Samman from next year

Utkal Sahitya Samaj, the oldest literary organisation of the state, has decided to confer Justice Dipak Mishra Sahitya Samman to an eminent Odia writer from next year. The Samaj established in 1903 will award a literary person with the Justice Dipak Mishra Sahitya Samman for his or her overall contributions to Odia literature every year. Speaking to media persons on Wednesday, former Chief…

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PM Modi attended and addressed the Odisha Parba, highlighting the rich tradition of Odia literature and its role in spreading spiritual and cultural values. He observed how scriptures were brought into the local language and shared the story of Lord Jagannath leading a battle, emphasizing that pure intentions ensure divine support. #shorts #globalnews #bbnewsinternational #newshighlights #presidentialelection #trendingnews #newsoftheday #newsupdates #internationaleditor www.bbnewsin.com

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ଅକ୍ଟୋବର କୁଇଜ୍ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତା -୨୦୨୪

ସାରସ୍ୱତ ପ୍ରଣାମ,

ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜୀବନ ତରଫରୁ ଆୟୋଜିତ ହେଉଅଛି କୁଇଜ୍ ପ୍ରତିଯୋଗିତା। ଆସନ୍ତୁ ଏଥିରେ ସଭିଏଁ ଭାଗ ନେବା । ଭାଗ ନିଅନ୍ତୁ ଏବଂ ଇ-ମେଲ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଇ-ପ୍ରମାଣ ପତ୍ର ପ୍ରାପ୍ତ କରନ୍ତୁ ।

ସମୟସୀମା: ୩୦/୧୦/୨୦୨୪

(ସକାଳ ୮ ଘଟିକାରୁ ରାତ୍ର ୧୨ ଘଟିକା ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ)

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ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଜୀବନ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ସଂସଦ, ସମ୍ବଲପୁର, ଓଡ଼ିଶା

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Bhubaneswar, 17th Oct. The Odisha government has announced plans to install statues of prominent Odia personalities across various districts, aiming to educate the younger generation about their contributions to the country’s freedom struggle and the society at large. This initiative was decided during a meeting of the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, chaired by Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, as per an official release on Wednesday. The meeting involved discussions on multiple proposals from public representatives, distinguished individuals, and district administrations. After extensive deliberations, a list was prepared for the construction and installation of statues of several notable figures throughout the state. As part of this initiative, statues of Bhajan Samrat Bhikari Bal will be installed in Kendrapara, freedom fighter Dharma Singh Mandhata Majhi in Bolangir, poets Kuntala Kumari Sabat and Shekhar Chintamani Mohanty in Bhubaneswar, and Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja in Berhampur. Additionally, the installation of statues for freedom fighters Gokulananda Mahanty in Bhadrak and Ratana Nayak in Keonjhar was also approved. In Sambalpur, statues of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai will be set up, while Cuttack will host statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and poet Madhusudan Das. Other installations include writer Gangadhar Meher in Bargarh, Fakir Mohan Senapati and freedom fighter Bagha Jatin in Balasore, Buddhist scholar Dignaga in Puri’s Delang, Tamma Dora in Malkangiri, and Bajirao in Bhuban. The statues of Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati and the first Odia Shankaracharya, Shridhara Swami, are also set for installation under this initiative. Minister Suryabanshi Suraj emphasized the importance of recognizing the pivotal roles these figures played in shaping India’s independence and Odia identity. He highlighted their contributions to Odia language, literature, and cultural values, calling them an “enduring inspiration” for the youth. These efforts, he said, will ensure that the legacy and values of these icons continue to resonate with future generations. The post Odisha Govt to Erect Statues of Eminent Odia Icons to Inspire Youth appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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Adi Kabi Sarala Das

Adi Kabi Sarala Dasa

Sarala Dasa (born as Siddheswara Parida) was a 15th-century poet and scholar of Odia literature. Best known for three Odia books — Mahabharata, Vilanka Ramayana and Chandi Purana — he was the first scholar to write in Odia and his revered as the Adi Kabi (First Poet) of Odia literature. As an originator of Odia literature, his work has formed an enduring source of information for succeeding generations.

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Life-- The early life of Sarala Dasa is not accurately known. He was a contemporary of the Gajapati King Kapilendra Dev. Though the date of his birth cannot be accurately determined, he can safely be placed to the 15th century AD. He was born at a village called kanakavati patana known as Kanakapura at the Tentuliapada, Jagatsinghpur district.Sarala Dasa had no organized early education, and what he achieved through self-education was attributed to the grace of Sarala, goddess of devotion and inspiration. Though his early name was Siddheswara Parida, he was later known as Sarala Dasa, or 'by the boon of Sarala'. (The title Dasa means a slave or a servant of a particular god or goddess. A long list of poets, preceding and succeeding Sarala Dasa, have names ending this way. For example: Vatra Dasa, Markanda Dasa, Sarala Dasa, Jagannatha Dasa, Balarama Dasa, and Yasovanta Dasa.) A story – similar to those told of other Indian poets, . such as Kalidasa, supposedly illiterate in early life until helped by the goddess Saraswati – tells that Siddheswara as a boy was once ploughing his father's field and singing so melodiously that the goddess Sarala stopped and listened to his song and endowed him with her power of composing beautiful poems.

There are several indications in his Mahabharata that he served as a soldier in the army of the Gajapati King of Odisha.

Works--

As well as the three books for which he is best known – Mahabharata, Vilanka Ramayana and Chandi Purana - Sarala Dasa also wrote the book Laxmi Narayana Vachanika. The Adi Parva Mahabharata opens with a long invocation addressed to the Lord Jagannatha of Puri, from which it is known that Sarala Dasa started writing his Mahabharata in the reign of Kapileswar, otherwise known as Kapilendra Deva, the famous Gajapati king of Odisha (AD 1435–67). He tells us that Maharaja Kapilesvara with innumerable offerings and many a salute was serving this great deity and hereby destroying the sins of the Kali age.

Though Sarala Dasa followed the main outline of the Sanskrit Mahabharata in writing the Odia Mahabharata, he made numerous deviations and added to it copiously the stories of his own creation and various other matters known to him. In the final form Sarala Dasa's Mahabharata is a new creation analogous to Kalidasa's Raghuvamsa based on the Ramayana.

Mahabharata brought to light about the 18 parvas. The Chandi Purana was based on the well-known story of Goddess Durga killing Mahishasura (the buffalo headed demon) given in Sanskrit literature but here also the Odia poet chose to deviate from the original at several points. His earliest work, Vilanka Ramayana, was a story of the fight between Rama and Shahasrasira Ravana (thousand headed Ravana).

He wrote the poems in Dandi chand (in which chand the number of letters in the verses is not fixed is called as dandi chand). The verse of Sarala Dasa is simple, forceful and musical, without artificiality. Applying colloquial words for his poetical purpose, his writing was free from Sanskritisation. His work can be seen as adapting the popular oral conventions of earlier Odia folk songs which were used in folk dances such as the Ghoda-nacha (Horse Dance), Dandanacha and Sakhinacha (Puppet Dance). One metrical peculiarity of these songs is that both the lines of a verse do not contain an equal number of letters though the last letters of both the lines produce the same sound. All Sarala Dasa's wors were composed with this metrical peculiarity, and so the metre used by him can be regarded as a direct descendant of that used in the folk songs. By the fifteenth century the Odia language had assumed almost its modern form and had become ripe for literary compositions.

The predominant sentiment in Sarala Dasa's poem is not love but war. He was also motivated by a strong religious zeal to compose religious books in a language intelligible to all and to make them available to the general public in Odisha. He tells in no uncertain words that he composed his poems for the benefit of "human beings". There are several indications in his Mahabharata that he served as a soldier in the army of the Gajapati King of Odisha and his association with the army brought to him a variety of experiences. The stories he heard the battle scenes which he witnessed, the places that he visited with the company of the army the historical incidents and names that he could know all remained stored up in his mind to be utilized in his writings.