Top Odisha Authors and Their Famous Works

Odisha has a rich literary tradition and has produced many renowned authors over the years who have made significant contributions to Indian literature. Let’s look at some of the prominent authors from Odisha and their notable works:

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Top Odisha Authors and Their Famous Works With Free PDF

Classical Authors

Sarala Das (15th century)

• Known as the “Adikabi” (first poet) of Odia literature
• Major works:
  • “Mahabharata” (Odia adaptation)
  • “Chandi Purana”
  • “Bilanka Ramayana”
• Significance: Revolutionized Odia literature by writing in vernacular language instead of Sanskrit

Jagannath Das (15th-16th century)

• Major works:
  • “Bhagavata” (Odia translation of the Sanskrit Bhagavata Purana)
  • “Gupta Bhagavata”
  • “Tula Bhina”
• Significance: His Bhagavata is recited in almost every Odia household and temple

Upendra Bhanja (17th century)

• Known as “Kabi Samrat” (Emperor of Poets)
• Major works:
  • “Labanyabati”
  • “Koti Brahmanda Sundari”
  • “Baidehisha Bilasa”
• Significance: Master of ornate poetry and complex rhythmic patterns

Dinakrushna Das (18th century)

• Major works:
  • “Rasakallola”
  • “Rasabinoda”
• Significance: Known for romantic poetry with religious undertones

Modern Authors

Fakir Mohan Senapati (1843-1918)

• Major works:
  • “Chha Mana Atha Guntha” (Six Acres and a Third) – first Odia novel
  • “Lachhama”
  • “Mamu”
  • “Rebati” – first Odia short story
• Significance: Father of modern Odia prose and pioneer of realistic writing

Radhanath Ray (1848-1908)

• Major works:
  • “Chilika”
  • “Chandrabhaga”
  • “Nandikeshwari”
  • “Mahajatra”
• Significance: Pioneer of modern Odia poetry

Gangadhar Meher (1862-1924)

• Major works:
  • “Pranaya Ballari”
  • “Tapaswini”
  • “Kichaka Badha”
• Significance: Known for lyrical poetry and use of indigenous imagery

Gopabandhu Das (1877-1928)

• Known as “Utkalamani” (Jewel of Odisha)
• Major works:
  • “Bandira Atma Katha” (Autobiography of a Prisoner)
  • “Dharmapada”
  • “Abakash Chinta”
• Significance: Freedom fighter and poet who combined nationalism with literary expression

Contemporary Authors

Sachhidananda Routray (1916-2004)

• Known as “Sachi Routray”
• Major works:
  • “Pallishree”
  • “Baji Rout”
  • “Pandulipi”
• Significance: Jnanpith Award winner who revolutionized modern Odia poetry

Manoj Das (1934-2021)

• Major works:
  • “Amruta Phala” (The Poisoned Bread)
  • “Shesha Basantara Chithi” (Letter from the Last Spring)
  • “Tandralokara Prahari” (The Sentinel of the Drowsy World)
• Significance: Sahitya Akademi Award winner known for mystical and psychological elements

Pratibha Ray (b. 1943)

• Major works:
  • “Yajnaseni” (novel on Draupadi)
  • “Shilapadma” (The Stone Lotus)
  • “Adibhumi” (The Primal Land)
• Significance: Jnanpith Award winner known for feminist perspective and tribal narratives

Jayanta Mahapatra (b. 1928)

• Major works:
  • “Relationship”
  • “Rain of Rites”
  • “Life Signs”
• Significance: First English poet from India to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award

Sitakant Mahapatra (b. 1937)

• Major works:
  • “Sabdara Akasha” (The Sky of Words)
  • “Samudra” (The Sea)
  • “Anek Sharat” (Many Autumns)
• Significance: Jnanpith Award winner who integrated tribal oral traditions into modern poetry

Literary Movements in Odisha

Satyabadi Era (Early 20th century)

• Led by Gopabandhu Das
• Focused on nationalism, social reform, and spiritual values

Progressive Movement (1930s-40s)

• Led by writers like Sachi Routray
• Focused on social inequality and working-class struggles

Post-Independence Modernism

• Writers like Ramakanta Rath and Sitakant Mahapatra
• Characterized by experimentation with form and existential themes

This compilation covers the most significant authors from Odisha across different periods, highlighting their major works and contributions to Odia literature. Would you like me to expand on any particular author or literary period in more detail for your blog?

Top Odisha Authors and Their Famous Works In Short

Books Name	Author’s Name
Amabasyara Chandra	Govinda Das
Amritua Santa, Mati o Matala	Gopinath Mohanty
Andha Gali	Akhil Mohan Patnaik
Ara Drushya	Sitakant Mahapatra
Ashwamedheva Ghoda	Bibhuti Patnaik
Baidehi Bilasa (Labanyabati)	Upendra Bhanja
Bajare Bajabala	Ramprasad Mohanty
Baji Rout, Pandulipi	Sachidanand Routray
Bana Raijara Katha	Manorama Mohapatra
Bandira Atmakatha, Kara Kabita	Gopabandhu Das
Belun Gala Udi	Maheswar Mohanty
Bhool	Nityananda Mahapatra
Bidgadha Chintamani	Abhimanyu Samant Singhar
Bruhat Srishal Itihas	Ramchandra Mallick
Dandi Ramayan, Amar Kosh	Balaram Das
Gita Govinda	Jayadev
Govinda Chandra	Yosabanta Das
Hari Bansa	Achyutananda Das
Jhumuka	Rama Krushna Nanda
Kabita Kallohla, Kishore Chandranan Champu	Kabisurya Baladev Ratha
Keshaba Koili	Markanda Das
Mahamoha, Janjyaseni and Silapadma	Pratibha Ray
Nrusingh Purana	Pitambar Das
Odia Mahabharata	Sarala Das
Prutibira Tire	Debaraj Lenka
Raghunatha Bilash	Dhananjaya Bhanja
Rasa Kallola	Dinakrushna Das
Rukumini Bibhaha	Kartika Das
Shreemada Bhagawat	Jagannath Das
Sri Radha, Aneka Kothari, Saptaima Rutu	Ramkanta Rath
Stuti Chintamani, Adianta Gita	Bhima Bhoi
Tapaswaini, Pranaya Bhallari	Gandhar Meher