Art And Culture
SWABHABA KABI GANGADHAR MEHER
Born: 9 August 1862 Place : Barpali Died: 4 April 1924 (aged 61) Pen name: Swabhaba Kabi Occupation: Judicial Moharir (Accountant) Language: Odia Education: Std V Genres: Poet Subjects: Devotion Notable work(s) Tapaswini, Rasa-Ratnakara, Balaram-dev, Pranaya Ballari, Kichaka Badha, Indumati … Continue reading
VIR SURENDRA SAI
‘Surendra Sai was an able general whose unique organizing capacity and sound military knowledge had become a constant source of headache for the British rulers. The British Ramgad Battalion stationed at Sambalpur under the command of Captain Higgins could not … Continue reading
UTKALAMANI PANDIT GOPABANDHU DAS
Creator of Satyabadi Age Born: 9 October 1877 Occupation: Freedom Fighter , poet, Philosopher, Social Activist Nationality: Indian Period: 20th century Gopabandhu Dash (1877–1928) known as Utkalamani (Gem of Odisha) was a social worker who excelled in the field of … Continue reading
NETAJI SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE
Born: January 23, 1897 Died: August 18, 1945 (It’s still a mystery). Achievements: Passed Indian Civil Services Exam; elected Congress President in 1938 and 1939; formed a new party All India Forward block; organized Azad Hind Fauj to overthrow British … Continue reading
PATTACHITRA OF ODISHA
Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and chitra, meaning picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, … Continue reading
ROCK ART OF ODISHA
The Rock Art of Odisha dates back to as early as the prehistoric period. The earliest reported are the rock shelters of Vikramkhol in Jharsuguda district. The cells attracted men to live there, who decorated these rock shelters with paintings … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF MEHENDI (HENNA)
The art of applying henna in hands and feet is known as Mehndi and it is a very old custom and ancient art form of the Asian subcontinent. The propagators were the Mughals. The Mughals taught us all about the … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF NOSE RING
In the Indian culture the custom of wearing nose rings begin in the 16th century. It originated in the Middle East countries and became popular in India mainly during the Mughal emperors rule. Nose ring is a very popular fashionable … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF EAR RING
Ear rings are thought to have originated in Asia and the Middle East. Historians believe that both hoop and pendant earrings date back to about 2000 BC. Pierced ear rings date back to ancient Egypt around 1500 BC. Origin of … Continue reading
SIGNIFICANCE OF ANKLET (PAUNJI / PAYAL)
Anklets have a long and rich history in the world. Over the years, women from many cultures used ankle bracelets to create a sexy appearance, show their wealth, signal marital status, attract a suitor, and attract attention to their lovely, … Continue reading