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Time of India
14 hours ago
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- Time of India
Collector preserves Jagannath heritage through stamps and envelopes
1 2 3 4 Bhubaneswar: In the heart of Bhubaneswar, collector Samaranjan Mohanty houses a unique treasure — a remarkable collection of postal stamps and envelopes that chronicle the rich cultural heritage of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. His collection serves as a philatelic shrine, documenting the divine journey of Puri's beloved deity through official postal releases. The collection shows the postal department's dedication to preserving and promoting Jagannath culture. Mohanty plans to showcase his collection during this year's Rath Yatra. From the iconic Rs 5 stamp of the Jagannath Temple released in 2003 to the intricate Rs 20 embroidery stamp of 2019, each piece tells a different facet of the Lord's story and that of the Srimandira of Puri. "These stamps are more than just postal items. They are the windows into our cultural heritage," Mohanty, who also preserved a special envelope featuring rasagola, the divine sweet offering to Lord Jagannath, which happens to be His favourite, said. Mohanty's collection also includes the commemorative stamp of the sacred Nabakalebara ritual that happened in 2015, when the idols of the holy trinity were ceremoniously replaced with newly carved ones, and the vibrant Rath Yatra stamp, capturing the grandeur of India's biggest chariot festival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Undo What makes this collection truly special is the educational value it carries. Students from various schools and colleges from across the city regularly visit to learn about their cultural heritage through these miniature art pieces. The collection also features 11 unique stamps illustrating the 10 incarnations from Jayadeva's Gita Govinda. Jayadeva was a 12th-century Sanskrit poet and composer, best known for his epic work 'Gita Govinda', the Lord's favourite musical composition. Adding a unique touch to his collection, Mohanty also preserves rare matchboxes adorned with images of the holy trinity and the Puri Srimandira. "Each item in this collection helps preserve our connection to Lord Jagannath's traditions," he added. Through this philatelic journey, Mohanty not only preserves history but also helps younger generations understand the deep-rooted cultural significance of Lord Jagannath in Odisha's heritage.
Time of India
22-04-2025
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- Time of India
Sanskrit scholar from Ganjam wins Sahitya Akademi award
1 2 Berhampur: Somanath Dash , a 48-year-old Sanskrit scholar from Nalabanta near Aska in Ganjam district, has been awarded the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award for translation. The award was in recognition of his Sanskrit translation of acclaimed Odia novel 'Lalitalabangalata', originally written by Braja Mohan Mohanty . Dash, an associate professor in the department of research and publication at the National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, received the confirmation letter from the Akademi on Monday. "I am very happy as the award is a recognition of my hard work," said Dash. 'Lalitalabangalata' chronicles the life of renowned Sanskrit poet Jayadev, whose masterpiece 'Gita Govinda' is considered to be dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a copper plaque, and will be presented during a special function whose date is yet to be announced. A prolific author, Dash has penned several Sanskrit works including 'Srikhetre Jagannath', 'Vamsivinodah' and 'Corona-Dhanam'. His latest work, 'Narendraroharam', comprises 1,200 verses across 12 chapters, documenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's journey since childhood. The work, which includes English and Hindi translations, took four years to complete.
