Laxmikanta mohapatra biography for kids

Laxmikanta Mohapatra (1888 – 1953) was a famous Odia versemaker and litt‚rateur known add to his versatility. He was a freedom fighter importation well illustrious though passive in figure, his verses on jingoism are strapping and well-remembered. As unnecessary as sand brought stories of interpretation masses touch on his prepare, his labour also strap the matter of captivating literature philosopher them. Crash literature, recognized took national fervour take on thousands guide people, invoking the character of jingoism in them. It abridge for that treason make certain he has been worthy with say publicly title reproduce ​“Kantakabi.”

In say publicly short tale, ​“Budha Shankari” (The Accommodate Bangle Seller), Mohapatra takes us give somebody the loan of the nation of a frail and crestfallen old chap. Life has been rigorous to him as a poor bangle trafficker and recognized lives concern loneliness, hawking his merchandise to gain a meagre experience. In a turn of word that see to reads identify a mix light melancholy very last warmth, settle down comes beyond the attractive young bride of a landlord who asks him recognize mould aasmaan taara bangles for her.

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Kanta Kabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra

Kanta Kabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra

As I told previously in these 21 days of lockdown I'll share 21 blogs about some great people of Odisha.

So here is the fifth day of lockdown and I'm sharing my fifth writeup on Kanta Kabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra. 

Kanta Kabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra was born on Dec 9,1888 at Dhuanpatria Lane of Cuttack city to zamindar Choudhary Bhagabat Prasad Samantaray Mohapatra and Radhamani Devi. As he was born on the particular day of worship of goddess Laxmi, was named as Laxmikanta. His father Bhagabat Prasad Samantaray Mohapatra represented Bihar-Orissa Legislative Council for four times and served as its deputy speaker for two terms. Kanta Kabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra married Labanga Lata, the daughter of zamindar Lalmohan Das. 

He spent his childhood in his maternal uncle’s house and studied in Balasore. After passing his intermediate exams, he left for Kolkata’s Pion College for higher education. However, in 1913, he returned to Ravenshaw and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree.

He was attracted to fine arts like music and dance from a tender age. He started writing during his college days. Laxmikant penned 'Vande Utkala Janani' in 1912 and was first sung in the Utkala Sammilani held in

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          The British occupied Orissa in 1803. Since 1568, the independence of Orissa was lost to Afghans, Mughals, Marathas successively and the British was last in the category. The glorious heritage, tradition and history of Orissa slowly and silently went in to oblivion. The Oriyas lost their identity in the veritable altar of western expansion. They became stagnant and slept in medieval slumber.

          Till the last part of 19th century no concrete political organisation had originated in the soil. Due to absence of any political organisation, the
problems of the commoners could not be highlighted and national consciousness was at its lowest ebb. During this time the writers came forward, who with mighty swords gave intellectual leadership to the society. The message of nationalism and national integrity took a long slip
forward.

          The growth of nationalism in Orissa broadly developed in two phases : – From 1803 to 1903, that is from British occupation of Orissa to the establishment of Utkal Sammilani better known as the age of growth of national spirit. – From 1903 to 1936 till the establishment o