Antaryami Mishra
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
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
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
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
- Navagunjara Samman (2022)[6]
- Padma Shri (2023) in the field of Literature and Education[7]
References
- ^ "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.