Laxmikant Mahapatra

Kantakavi Laxmikant Mahapatra (9 December 1888 - 24 February 1953) was a famous poet of Odiya. He was born in Bhadrak district of Odisha. The idol of Odisha is 'Banda Utkal Janani', his work.

Mahakavi Laxmikant Mohapatra was rich in versatility. He was a freedom fighter as well as a poet. They provided new dimension to Oriya literature and added thousands of people to freedom struggle. His literature shook the minds of people of every age and class. That is why the people of the state honored him with the title of 'Kantakavi'.

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