The Satyabadi Pathagar of Gosaninuagaon organised a poetry recitation ceremony in its premises on the eve of Kabisurya Baladev Rath and Kavi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Jayanti here.
Senior scribe and UTV director Jaganmohan Mahapatra graced the occasion as the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Mahapatra presented a vivid account of the contributions of Kabisurya Baladev Rath to Odia language and literature, while well known poet Suvendu Kumar Das elaborately described the contributions of Kavisamrat Upendra Bhanj to Odia literature.
Satyabadi Pathagar president Trinath Maharana presided over the meeting and its secretary Sanat Panda delivered welcome address. Earlier, a large number of poets recited their poems. Among others, Dr Basanti Panigrahi, Pratap Das, Editor of Kasturi Sanjukta Mahapatra, and a band of poets, academicians and social workers participated.