The origin of Oriya Literature can be traced back to the 8th or 9th century, but Oriya literary works of merit appears only in the 13th century. It was in the 14th century with Saraladasa's Oriya version of Mahabharatha that Oriya literature assumed a definite character. The Pancha Sakha—five poets, … [Read more...]
Brief Note on Oriya (Odia) Short Stories
Brief Note on Oriya (Odia) Short Stories The master writer of Orissa, Fakir Mohan Senapati laid the foundation of modern Oriya short story. He was called 'Katha Samrat'. He used vivid and idiomatic Oriya language and portrayed Oriya village life as well as urban centers. After Fakir Mohan, some … [Read more...]
Brief Note On Oriya Drama (Odiya Drama)
Brief Note On Oriya Drama – Odiya Drama Oriya Drama is also known as Odia Drama, Oriyan Drama, Orissan Drama and Odisha Drama. Drama in various forms had been a source of entertainment for the people of Orissa. The Oriya drama grew out of folk plays known as Yatra, Leelas and Suangs. With the … [Read more...]
History of Oriya Literature (Odia Literature)
History of Oriya Literature Oriya Literature is also known as Odia Literature, Odisha literature, Orissa Literature. There is a consensus among eminent Indian Philologists that Oriya is a separate language and has a rich literature. Oriya language was derived from Magadhi Apabhramsa. Emperor … [Read more...]
Brief note on Oriya Novels ( Odia Novel)
Brief note on Oriya Novels ( or Odia Novel) Oriya Novel is also referred to as Odia Novel, Orisssa Novel or Odisha Novel. Odia Novel is an important part of Odia Literary works. Fakirmohan had a unique style of writing novels. 'Kanakalata' by Nandakishore Bal is a social novel. Amongst the … [Read more...]