FAKIR MOHAN SENAPATI

June 17, 2021

Remembering Fakir Mohan Senapati on his 103rd death anniversary. He passed away on June 14, 1918.

About:

  • Fakir Mohan Senapati (13 January 1843 – 14 June 1918) was an Indian writer, poet, philosopher and social reformer.

  • He is often referred to as Utkala Byasa Kabi (Odisha's Vyasa). He is regarded as the father of Odia nationalism and modern Odia literature.

  • He played a leading role in establishing the distinct identity of Odia language. He is known to have introduced novel writing, short story, and autobiography genres in Odia literature.

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