Artaballabha Mohanty

Artaballabha Mohanty
Born 30 July 1887
Cuttack, Odisha, India
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Ravenshaw College, University of Calcutta
Notable awards Padma Shri

Artaballabha Mohanty, is an Odisha born, notable writer[1] and literary critique.[2]

Career

He was born in Cuttack, Odisha. He received M.A. in Oriya literature and M.A. in Sanskrit. Then he became professor in Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha. He was the founder of Prachi Samiti(1925-1934),[3] a literary institution that played a key role in reshaping Oriya literature.

Awards and Medals

References

  1. "Some Great Odia Personalities".
  2. "Revival of Car Festival of Lord Jagannath" (PDF).
  3. Literature in Odisha.
  4. "Padma Awards Directory (1954-2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs (India). 20 Dr. Artaballav Mohanti PS OR Litt. & Edu.
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