Whenever you are visiting Orissa, this is the one place that everyone will recommend visiting to experience its grandeur and enormity. It’s the Konark Sun Temple or Konark Surya Mandir. Located in the eponymous village of Konark, 35 km from Puri, it is the remains of a temple that was constructed in the 13th century. If you are visiting Orissa, Konark Sun Temple is a place that you must visit. If you don’t, then your trip to Orissa will stay incomplete. Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a cultural relevance even in the 21st century. To know more, listen to my podcast.
There are so many beautiful stories associated with Lord Jagannath that I can keep going on and on but the divine stories won't end. There are some that need to be told and this story is one of them. This story is about one of the most dedicated Muslim devotees of Lord Jagannath. Do hear it out.
There are so many beautiful stories associated with Lord Jagannatha that I can keep going on and on but the divine stories won't end. There are some that need to be told and this story is one of them. It is about the king of Puri and how the king and Kanchi princess came together. I hope you like my podcast.
Draupadi Murmu, the new President of India, is the country’s first tribal woman to win the top constitutional post. Murmu was the former Governor of Jharkhand. Apart from this, Murmu also created history by becoming the first President of Odisha of a major political party or alliance. She was also the first woman governor of Jharkhand. She served as Jharkhand Governor from 2015 to 2021. Murmu comes from a poor tribal family in the village of Mayurbhanj, a district in Odisha.
This podcast is dedicated to our newest President of India, Draupadi Murmu, & her life history.
Every year, Jagannath Rath Yatra is organised at Puri in Odisha. Various stories are associated with this festival and a lot of magic pertains to the history of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Maa Subhadra. On the second (dwitiya) day of shukla pakshya (waxing cycle of moon) of Āshādha Māsa (3rd month of Odia Calendar), Rath yatra is celebrated not only in Odisha but in India as well as in parts of the world. There are many magical stories about Lord Jagannath. This podcast is about the history of Rath yatra and about the cultural roots of Odisha that holds us all together.
The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Shri Vishnu - one of the holy trinities of Hindu Gods, in Puri in the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. Shree Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the most impressing monuments of the Indian State Odisha, was constructed by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva dating back to 12th century at the seashore Puri. The main temple of Jagannath is an impressing and amazing structure constructed in Kalinga architecture, with a height of 65 meters placed on an elevated platform.
This podcast specifically talks about the unfinished Murtis of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra & Devi Subhadra and the entire story behind it.
Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for successful culmination of Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. His contributions are way more than what we have been taught in our history books. This podcast and the upcoming podcast would be dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his innumerable sacrifices towards our country India.
Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for successful culmination of Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. His contributions are way more than what we have been taught in our history books. This podcast and the upcoming podcast would be dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his innumerable sacrifices towards our country India.
Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for successful culmination of Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. His contributions are way more than what we have been taught in our histroy books. This podcast and the upcoming podcast would be dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his innumerable sacrifices towards our country India.
Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 – February 1, 2003) was born in Karnal, India. She was the first Indian - American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Kalpana Chawla was one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
She is the pride of India and a true epitome of woman empowerment in its true essence. She achieved a lot in a very short span of her life and that is what inspired many girls and women not just from India but across the world. This podcast is dedicated to Kalpana Chawla and her achievements (Part 2). If you like listening to my podcast, please follow me on spotify to get notified about my upcoming podcasts and share it with your family & friends.
Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 – February 1, 2003) was born in Karnal, India. She was the first Indian - American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Kalpana Chawla was one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
She is the pride of India and a true epitome of woman empowerment in its true essence. She achieved a lot in a very short span of her life and that is what inspired many girls and women not just from India but across the world. This podcast is dedicated to Kalpana Chawla and her achievements. If you like listening to my podcast, please follow me on spotify to get notified about my upcoming podcasts and share it with your family & friends.
Bijayananda (Biju) Patnaik, a true statesman, freedom fighter and an illustrious son of India, is the architect of modern Odisha and the tallest leader of post-independence Odisha. Biju Patnaik, Biju Babu for millions of his admirers, both in his life-time and even after his death, enjoys an iconic status in Odisha and is widely admired across India for his courage, idealism, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the common man. People of Odisha lovingly call him the Hero of Kalinga and the Kharavela of Kalinga. He was a man who created history, changed history and shaped history. This podcast is the 2nd part of my Biju Patnaik podcast and his amazing contribution to the building of not just Odisha but the nation.
Bijayananda (Biju) Patnaik, a true statesman, freedom fighter and an illustrious son of India, is the architect of modern Odisha and the tallest leader of post-independence Odisha. Biju Patnaik, Biju Babu for millions of his admirers, both in his life-time and even after his death, enjoys an iconic status in Odisha and is widely admired across India for his courage, idealism, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the common man. People of Odisha lovingly call him the Hero of Kalinga and the Kharavela of Kalinga. He was a man who created history, changed history and shaped history. This podcast is about Biju Patnaik and his amazing contribution to the building of not just Odisha but the nation.
Gopabandhu Das, known as Utkalamani (Gem of Odisha), was a freedom fighter and journalist. He was also a social worker, reformer, poet, and essayist. Gopabandhu, like Gandhiji, considered journalism as means of public service. He was instrumental in foregrounding the people’s issues and problems in Odia journalism. To be able to do a podcast on him is my honour. Hope you like this podcast.
Shri / Dr. Prafulla Kar (born 16 February 1939) is an Oriya musician, singer, lyricist, writer and columnist. He has received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts. Sri Prafulla Kar is one of the most notable figures in the field of music and has created many beautiful and legendary songs in the Odia Music Industry. It is a privilege to be able to do a podcast about him.
General Bipin Rawat (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021. Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as the 57th and last Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 26th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. His sudden demise has shook the country for he was a very valuable contributor to our defence & to the safety of our country. He is a national hero and his work & achievements must never be forgotten by us. Here is a short podcast about his life history and his achievements. May his soul rest in peace.
Madhusudan Das (28 April 1848 – 4 February 1934) was an Indian lawyer and social reformer, who founded Utkal Sammilani in 1903 to campaign for the unification of Odisha along with its social and industrial development. He was one of the main persons, helping in the creation of Orissa Province (present-day Odisha, India), which was established on 1 April 1936. He was also the first graduate and advocate of Orissa. He is also known as Kulabruddha (Grand Old Man), Madhu Babu, and Utkala Gouraba (Pride of Utkal). In Odisha, his birthday is celebrated as the Lawyers' Day on 28 April. He is a prominent name, not just in Odisha but also in India and getting to talk about him in my podcast series is a privilege for me. Hope you like the podcast.
The youngest patriot of 12 years of age Baji Rout fondly called as Bajia sacrificed his life for the cause of his motherland. Sahid Baji Rout was born in October 5th 1926 at Nilakanthapur village in Dhenkanal District in a poor Khandayat family. Our Indian history is filled with such stories that really need to come out. We MUST know how our freedom fighters have fought for India and that includes a 12 year old kid who sacrificed his life to defend his motherland. This is a story of true patriotism, something that all Indians should remember and also pass on.
Jallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and ‘memorial of national importance’ in Amritsar, India, preserved in the memory of those wounded and killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that occurred on the site on the festival of Baisakhi, 13 April 1919. It houses a museum, gallery and a number of memorial structures. This story is a part of our history and marks a dark day because of the brutality that this incident held. While we tend to take our independence for granted, this story will be a reminder as to how many people literally sacrificed their lives for the independence that we are enjoying today. One of those revolutionary freedom fighters was Sardar Udham Singh. Udham Singh (26 December 1899 – 31 July 1940) was an Indian revolutionary belonging to Ghadar Party and HSRA, best known for assassinating Michael O'Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of the Punjab in India, on 13 March 1940. The assassination was done in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar in 1919, for which O'Dwyer was responsible. Singh was subsequently tried and convicted of murder and hanged in July 1940. While in custody, he used the name Ram Mohammad Singh Azad, which represents the three major religions of India and his anti-colonial sentiment. This podcast talks about his life and his fight as a freedom fighter. Hope you like it.
Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali.
Aap Sabko Deepawali ki Shubhakaamnaayein.
Aapana Samastanku Deepabali ra Subhechha.
Diwali - The festival of lights is here and there is so much history and learnings behind this beautiful festival that I have shared in this podcast. Each and every spiritual festival has its own story and relevance and in this podcast I have shared the same about Diwali. If you like my podcast, do follow my podcast series to get notified about my upcoming content.
