Fakir Mohan Senapati,often referred to as Utkala Byasa Kabi (Odisha’s Vyasa), was an Indian writer, poet, philosopher and social reformer. He played a leading role in establishing the distinct identity of Odia, a language mainly spoken in the Indian state of Odisha. Senapati is regarded as the father of Odia nationalism and modern Odia literature.
Born to Lakhmana Charana Senapati and Tulasi Devi Senapati in a middle class Khandayat[3] family. When he was one and half year old his father died. After fourteen months his mother also died. Since childhood he was taken care of by his grand mother.
Senapati’s uncle was jealous of young Fakir Mohan and did not allow his education. His weak health also contributed to him being a late learner. He paid towards his educational expenses by working as a child labourer.
Senapati dedicated his life to the progress of Odia language in the later 19th and early 20th century. He is called the father of Odia fiction. At his native place, school, colleges and universities are constructed in his memory like Fakir Mohan College and Fakir Mohan University.
Magazine Info
| Magazine name | Jugapurusa Fakiramohan / ଯୁଗପୁରୁଷ ଫକୀରମୋହନ |
| Editor | Dr Arvind Giri |
| No Of pages | 168 |
| Publisher | Pragati Utkal Sangha, Rourkela |
| Publication | 1984 |
| Printed At | Optima Printers |
| Distributor | Granth Mandir, Cuttack |