Odisha’s Padma winners: Linguist, Santali writer, artiste & master weaver
Odisha's rich heritage is celebrated as four unsung contributors receive the Padma Shri awards. Linguist Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Santali writer Charan Hembram, Prahallad Natak exponent Guru Simanchal Patra, and master weaver Sarat Kumar Patra were honored for their significant contributions to literature, education, and arts, highlighting the state's diverse cultural landscape.
Odisha's rich heritage is celebrated as four unsung contributors receive the Padma Shri awards. Linguist Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Santali writer Charan Hembram, Prahallad Natak exponent Guru Simanchal Patra, and master weaver Sarat Kumar Patra were honored for their significant contributions to literature, education, and arts, highlighting the state's diverse cultural landscape.
