To celebrate the literary works of Abhaya Chalan, a well-known writer of Nuapada district on his 84th birth anniversary, an Abhaya Chalan Jayanti Samaroha was organised by the Abhaya Chalan Shahitya Sanskruti Parishad on Saturday.
The event, held in Chalan's village Kashipala, was attended by Dr Fanindam Deo, former Principal of the Khariar College as president, Shrikant Chatterjee as chief guest, Dr Mahendra Mishra chief speaker and Geetashree Priyambada, Dr Siddharth Mahapatra and Dr Sushanta Bishi as guests.
The speakers dwelt on the multifaceted personality of Abhaya Chalan. "He has made significant contribution to Odia literature. His life and works will always remain inspiration for literature lovers," said they.
A drama book entitled "Chala Ame Nataka Kariba" written by dramatist Krushna Raj Mahapatra was released on this occasion. Retired teacher Nandalal Barik sang an inaugural song accompanied by Binod Chalan, Biranchi Barik, Jayasingha Nayak and others.