As part of the Odia Paksha 2025 celebrations, April 12 has been designated as “Vandaniya Purusha” Day — a day to pay homage to the distinguished individuals who have shaped the identity and spirit of Odisha. These are the visionaries who not only enriched the Odia language and literature but also played key roles in the formation of a separate Odisha state and stood as pillars of strength during times of adversity.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ପକ୍ଷ-୨୦୨୫ ପାଳନ ଅବସରରେ ଦ୍ୱାଦଶ ଦିନ ଅର୍ଥାତ ଏପ୍ରିଲ ୧୨ ତାରିଖକୁ “ବନ୍ଦନୀୟ ପୁରୁଷ” ଦିବସ ଭାବରେ ପାଳନ କରାଯାଉଛି। ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଷା ସାହିତ୍ୟକୁ ନୂଆ ଦିଶା ଦେଇଥିବା, ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଗଠନର ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ନେଇଥିବା ତଥା ବିପତ୍ତିବେଳେ ମହାନ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ କରି ଓଡ଼ିଆଙ୍କ ତ୍ରାଣକର୍ତ୍ତା ସାଜିଥିବା ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିମାନଙ୍କୁ ମନେ ପକାଇବା ସହ… pic.twitter.com/93wFhYcy7B
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) April 12, 2025
Marking the occasion, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi encouraged the people of Odisha to reflect on the life and legacy of these inspiring figures. He called upon citizens to follow their path and contribute towards building a stronger, more harmonious society.
More than just a remembrance, Vandaniya Purusha Day serves as a celebration of Odisha’s cultural pride and a reminder of the values and sacrifices that continue to guide its progress.