Special Treasures of the Odia Language
Everyone has something they hold dear — a person, a community, a nation. The Odia people are no different. A few such precious treasures are presented here.
This presentation aims to create interest and give curious readers a chance to view them. To learn more, explore the Books section.
First Publications
The earliest treasures of Odia literature — the earliest writings, first drama, first novel and first short story.
Charya Gitika
Earliest Odia writings
These Buddhist songs composed around the 10th century CE are considered the earliest Odia writings. They are invaluable for linguists studying the development of the Odia language.
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Madala Panji
Earliest prose work
This medieval work occupies a highly important place in the evolution of Odia prose literature.
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Babaji
First drama — Jagannmohan Lala, 1877
The first drama written in Odia. Reprinted with an introduction by Kabichandra Kalicharan Patnaik.
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Padmamali
First novel — Umesh Chandra Sarkar, 1888
The first novel in the Odia language — the beginning of modern Odia literature.
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Rebati
First short story — Fakir Mohan Senapati, 1898
The first Odia short story, written by Fakir Mohan Senapati.
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