PADMA BIBHUSHAN SITAKANT MAHAPATRA : A LIVING LEGEND ODIA POET .

Bhubaneswar: 19/10/2023:

(Sanjay Bhatt) 

In Odia's embrace, Sitakant Mahapatra's verse, A poet revered, his words a universe. Born in Kendrapara, on this very day, He gifted us with words that forever sway.

His pen, a magic wand, his ink, a sky, "Samudra" and "Sabdara Akasha" fly high. With Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith's grace, His legacy blooms, a poetic embrace.

Padma Vibhushan, his acclaim, Awards that honor his immortal name. In every line, a deep contemplative sea, Sitakant Mahapatra, a true odyssey.

On this day, his 85th year's dawn, His words and wisdom forever drawn. In the realm of poetry, he reigns supreme, An inspiration to all, in every dream.