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Kabisurjya Baladeba Ratha
''Kabisurjya'' Baladeba Ratha (alternatively spelled ''Kabisurya, Kavisurya Baladev Rath,'' ; c. 1789 – 1845) was an Indian poet who wrote in the Odia language, and a composer and musician of Odissi music, most known as poet-composer of the ''Champu''. Kabisurjya has composed hundreds of songs in the tradition of Odissi music, employing unique traditional ragas & talas. His magnum opus ''Kisorachandrananda Champu'' is a cornerstone of the Odissi music repertoire & Kabisurjya is widely renowned for his masterful compositions. He wrote in both Sanskrit and Odia. His works are known for their devotional quotient and he is the credited founder of the Dhumpa Sangita tradition. Early life He was born in Bada Khemundi ''(presently Digapahandi)'', Ganjam, Odisha. Baladeva Ratha's mother died when he was ten years old. He was brought up by his maternal grand father, Tripurari Hota in Athagada (who also taught him Sanskrit and Odia literature). He married at the age of 15. After his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digapahandi
Digapahandi (formerly known as Bada Khemundi) is a town and a Nagar Panchayat, Notified Area Council (N.A.C.) in Ganjam district in the States and territories of India, state of Odisha, India. There are 171 small villages which comes under Digapahandi tahasil and largely dependent on this town for their business and livelihood. Digapahandi town is divided into 11 wards, comprising Bazar street, Sunari street, New street, Phulasundari Street, Balaji Nagar Bada Brahmin street, Sana Brahmin street, Sasan street, Chikitia street, Rani street, Annapurna street, Anchala street, Uparabasa, Chikiti road. Geography Digapahandi is located at . It has an average elevation of 53 metres (173 feet). Demographics India census, The Digapahandi Notified Area Committee has the population of 13,190 of which 6,679 are males while 6,511 are females. The population of Children with age of 0-6 is 1454 which is 11.02% of total population of Digapahandi (NAC). The literacy rate of Digapahandi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |