Celebrating Excellence: Kalinga Bharati Samman Announcements

The Kalinga Bharati Samman will honor eminent researchers Prof. Bauribandhu Sahoo and Dr. Kambrupani Samanta for their contributions to Bhanja Sahitya. Byama Bihari Rath is nominated for the Bichhanda Charan Samman. These awards celebrate significant contributions to Odisha's literature and culture, announced during the 81st Bhanja Jayanti.

Prof. Bauribandhu Sahoo and Dr. Kambrupani Samanta, renowned for their research in Bhanja Sahitya, have been chosen as recipients of this year's esteemed Kalinga Bharati Samman, as confirmed by officials.

A press release from Kalinga Bharati's chief Saileswar Nanda and working president Pravat Kumar Nanda also announced Byama Bihari Rath's nomination for the Bichhanda Charan Samman.

These honors, awarded by Kalinga Bharati and Utkal Chhatra Sahitya Samaj for over eight decades, recognize those who contribute to Odisha's literary and cultural heritage. The upcoming 81st Bhanja Jayanti at Bhanja Mandap will afford an opportunity to celebrate these achievements from October 20 to 25.

(With inputs from agencies.)