Acclaimed singer, Kunababu Haldar brought glory for Paralakhenundi by winning second position in a national level classical song competition recently.
At Bada Radhakant Temple premises, a felicitation meet was held for Haldhar.While Odisha Sahitya Akademi member Bichitrananda Bebarta presided, among others Yasodananda Das Mahanta Maharaj, Ramananda Das Mahanta Maharaj,Pandit Narasingha Gauda, Nrusingha Prasad Padhi and Tanuja Satpathy shared the dais. The speakers lauded efforts of Haldhar who brought glory for historically and culturally sound Paralakhemundi.
In his address, Haldhar conveyed his gratitude to all citizens of Paralakhemundi and requested them to bless him to rise higher. As many as 40 cultural associations of Paralakhemundi, along with media honoured him. The welcome address was given by Anushri Patnaik and Muralidhar Paricha gave vote of thanks. Later, classical bhajan and Odishi dance were performed.