Laxmikanta Mohapatra, fondly known as Kanta Kabi, holds a revered place in Odisha’s literary and cultural history. A poet, freedom fighter, and social reformer, his words became the voice of a movement that shaped the identity of modern Odisha. His most iconic composition, “Bande Utkala Janani,” became the state anthem of Odisha, symbolizing the unbreakable […]