Nilakantha Das
Indian activist (1884-1967) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 83
Pandit Nilakantha Das was one of the most illustrious sons of Odisha, who appeared both in its political and literary arena at the most crucial period of its history, when Odisha had no political identity in the map of India, and Odia as a language was about to be extinct.
Nilakantha Das is read about 9.5 times a day, in 7 languages.
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Pancha Sakhas - The renowned teachers of Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya
Map of Amalgamated Orissa (in Red border) with Bihar before 1936
Cover page of Nilakantha's Monograph as "Eminent Parliamentarian"
Nilakantha (right) with other renowned leaders in Delhi Central Assembly
Nilakantha with All India Postal Union Workers
With Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1937, campaigning for Congress at Satyabadi
Nilakantha (right) with Subhas Bose (center) in Odisha in 1939Awards
About this person
He worked relentlessly for Odisha's recognition both politically and linguistically, and helped bring to fruition the dreams of Utkala Gaurab Madhusudan Das, Utkalamani Gopabandhu Das and all other Odia loving people.
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1967 · aged 83
The same award as Nilakantha
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Ramakanta RathBoth received Sahitya Akademi Award in OdiaSurendra MohantyBoth received Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia
Paramita SatpathyBoth received Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia
Jagannath Prasad DasBoth received Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia
Binapani MohantyBoth received Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia