Engineer Saroj Mohapatra’s twin collections ‘Marfatare Mu’ and ‘Bayasara Nandini Go’ released

By A K Sahoo

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 24: ‘Marfatare Mu’ and ‘Bayasara Nandini Go,’ twin poetry collections by noted Odia poet Engineer Soroj Mohapatra were released at a glittering ceremony held here at the auditorium of Odisha State Museum on Sunday.

The meeting was presided over by Kendra Sahitya Akademi awardee Dr Phani Mohanty.

Dr Mohanty, while dwelling upon the present day Odia literature, called upon litterateurs to be more creative and produce wonderful creations with elements of ethics and aesthetics. 

Eminent poet Professor Prafulla Mohanty, a Sahitya Akademi Awardee who joined as the chief guest, threw lights on the themes of modern  poetry. He hoped that the treasures of Odia literature will in the coming days get translated into other Indian and foreign languages so that the world can know about its vibes and vivacity.

Senior journalist Akshaya Kumar Sahoo, and lyric poet Dhananjaya Swain also graced the occasion as guests o

Mr Saroj Bal, publisher of Time Pass Publication, gave a brief introduction on both the books.

While Dr Sonali Sahu anchored the programme, Sudam Bandhu Bhatta Mishra gave vote of thanks.