Antaryami Mishra | |
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 Antaryami Mishra with former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik | |
| Born | 1 July 1950 Marthapur, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | Writer, linguist, cultural researcher |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Utkal University |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (2023) |
Pandit Antaryami Mishra (born 1 July 1950) is an Indian Odia writer, linguist, and researcher known for his work in Odia language studies, history, and Jagannath culture.[1] He has contributed to scholarship on Odia linguistics and has written extensively on Odisha’s cultural and religious heritage.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Mishra was born in Marthapur village in Dhenkanal district, Odisha, to Satyabadi Mishra and Durgavati Devi.[2] He completed his postgraduate studies at Utkal University. Over the years, he became associated with research and advocacy related to Odia language development and preservation.
Career[edit | edit source]
Mishra has worked for more than five decades in the field of Odia language, grammar, and regional history.[3] His publication Odia Eka Shastriya Bhasha discussed the classical status of the Odia language. He has also written several works on Lord Jagannath and Odisha’s religious traditions.[4]
He has served as a commentator for Doordarshan during Ratha Yatra broadcasts and has been associated with the Odisha Sahitya Akademi as a nominated member from Dhenkanal district.[5]
Selected works[edit | edit source]
Some of his published works include:
- Punyapitha Kapilash (1995)
- Purushottama Jagannath (2011)
- Odia Eka Shastriya Bhasha (2013)
- Odia Bhasara Itihasa (2015)
- Moulik Odia Byakarana (2022)
Awards and honours[edit | edit source]
- Navagunjara Samman (2022)[6]
- Padma Shri (2023) in the field of Literature and Education[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Contribution of Antaryami Mishra to Odia language inspires all: Chief Minister". Newsroom Odisha. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ↑ "Know the 2023 Padma Shri awardees from Odisha". Odisha TV. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ↑ "A lifetime of dedication: Dr. Antaryami Mishra's love for Odia language and Jagannath culture". Interview Times. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Know all about 4 Padma awardees from Odisha". OTV Khabar. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ↑ "Pandit Antaryami Mishra to receive Navagunjara Samman". Odisha Sambad. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ↑ "Pandit Antaryami Mishra to receive Navagunjara Samman". Odisha Sambad. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ↑ "Know the 2023 Padma Shri awardees from Odisha". Odisha TV. Retrieved 3 March 2023.