Bhubaneswar: Renowned author Prof Ganeswar Mishra’s writings have enriched the local dialect (boli) of Puri, noted researcher Dr Siddheswar Mohapatra here on Thursday.
Delivering the third Ganeswar Mishra memorial lecture at a function marking Mishra’s third death anniversary, Mohapatra highlighted the role and contributions of Mishra to Odia literature, especially in capturing the life and times of Puri. He observed that Mishra along with Bijay Mohapatra, Harihar Mishra and a few others have liberally used the Puri dialect in their literary creations and, in the process, contributed to its enrichment.
Mohapatra was speaking at a function, organized by Bhubaneswar-based socio-cultural organization Sateertha, marking the third death anniversary of Prof Ganeswar Mishra at Buddha Mandir (Mahabodhi Society), Unit 9, here.
A book titled ‘High School Days’ authored by Ganeswar Mishra was released on the occasion. The website of Sateertha also launched.
President of Odisha Sahitya Academy and renowned poet Harihar Mishra and writer Souribandhu Kar recalled Mishra’s professional and literary achievements and their personal association with him.
Convenor of Sateertha Sandeep Mishra underscored his father’s commitment to the field of translation and reiterated their organisation’s plans to build a translation centre.
Odisha’s former chief secretary and writer Subas Pani presided over the function while writer Dr Biraj Mohan Dash proposed the vote of thanks.
