ORISSA SCULPTURE The earliest specimen of Orissan sculpture is the elephant figure at Dhauli coming from Buddhist Iconography. The next stage of Orissan sculptural art was the friezes of Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves. In the Jain sculptural art of Orissa, Khandagiri and Udayagiri found the … [Read more...]
ORISSA HANDLOOM
ORISSA HANDLOOM – CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ORISSA HANDLOOM Orissa for millenia has been famous for the variety and beauty of its handlooms (Hand woven textiles). Handloom is a loom operated by hand. It requires a space of barely 10 Sq. mtrs. Generally, weaving is a family activity, helping each other … [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...]
Important Festivals Of Orissa (Odisha)
Important Festivals Of Orissa (Odisha) The Festival of Orissa or Odisha is also referred to as Odia Festival, Odia Parba, Odiya Festival or Orissan Festival. Odisha is known for her colorful festivals. The festivals are numerous, spread over all the twelve months of a year. The village life … [Read more...]
Cult of Jagannath
Cult of Lord Jagannath Puri is a coastal town in Orissa, situated by the sea-shore. Jagannath Puri is one of the four most holy places of pilgrimage in India - the three others being Badrinath in the North, Rameswaram in the South and Dwaraka in the West. The word "Jagannath" means … [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...]