A seminar on Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja was held in the on-going Brahmapur Book Fair on Wednesday. Inaugurating the seminar, eminent writer Bipra Acharya said Upendra Bhanja is known for using distinguishable style of writing in his poems.
The great Odia poet of 17th century Upendra Bhanja had poetic excellence who had written all his kavyas as the rules of Alankarshastra of that time.
The Brahmapur DIG Amitav Thakur graced the event as chief guest and praised the efforts of the organisers.
Well known writer Prof lokanath Mohanty said each and every piece of writing of Bhanja touched the heart of the readers.
Poet Dr Satyanarayan Panigrahi elaborated the contributions of Kabi Samrat to Odia literature and his qualitative style of writing.
Poet Partha Sarathi Ajay Barik was honoured with ‘Bhanja Sahitya Samman.’
Pradeep Satapathy presided over the meeting. Poets, young writers and other literary figures were present among others. The book fair would conclude on November 22.