Role of two eminent person from Ganjam in anti-caste struggle in Odisha

Dr. Arati Kumari Panda

Role of two eminent person from Ganjam in anti-caste struggle in Odisha

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Dr. Arati Kumari Panda

Abstract
This study will focus on the important role played by two eminent persons of Ganjam in the field of lower Caste people in Ganjam, Odisha. In this paper an attempt has been made their contribution, Co-operation towards a casteless society in Odisha, Specially Ganjjam.

Mohan Nayak, the dazzling star of Ganjam District was a social reformer. He wrote a book Kalanka Mochan. He actively played an important role in temple entry movement in Odisha. He also did commendable job in the temple entry movement.

Taking all the activities into consideration he was an earnest social reformer of South Odisha who organized great movement for the eradication of untouchability all over Odisha. For his social activities he was conferred with the prestigious Padmashree award.

Sribatasa panda was a pioneer of Arya Samaj movement in Odisha. He edited and published monthly journals, sanskar and Arya. He opened a network of Gurukul Ashrams in Odisha and contributed a lot against untouchability.

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Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part D (2020)

Role of two eminent person from Ganjam in anti-caste struggle in Odisha

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