Krushna Chandra Panigrahi
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Krushna Chandra Panigrahi was born in 1909 in a village known as Khiching
in the district of Mayurbhanj in Orissa
state of India.He grew up in a poor family and lost his parents at an early age.
The village Khiching was the capital of a glorious kingdom ruled by Bhanjdeo dynasty for a long time. Khiching village retains the archaeological remains of the kingdom. Young Krushna Chandra was inspired by the archaeological remains of the kingdom.
Krushna Chandra faced great obstacles in his education. He could start his primary education at the age of 15 only.He was a brilliant student and managed to get scholarships to continue his education.
He completed his B.A in History from Ravenshaw College
under Utkal University
and M.A & PHD in History & Sanskrit from Calcutta university
.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahi was an eminent Archaeologist.He was a research scholar in the archaeological department of Government of India
from 1937 to 1944.He also worked in Orissa Museum as an Archaeologist from 1947 to 1951.
He had an eminent career in archaeology in the department of Archaeology, Government of India(Presently Archeological Survey Of India
- ASI ) from 1954 to 1961 as Assistant Superintendent & Superintendent.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahi was a notable historian, archaeologist and literary expert from Orissa. He has authored a large number of articles and books to History & Archeology. In English books his name is mentioned as KRISHNA CHANDRA PANIGRAHI.
His English book Archeological Remains at Bhubaneswar is a masterpiece and has received international recognition. It was a text book in London School of Arts.
He dedicated his career to the research of archaeology, history and literary works.
For his contribution to Oriya literature
, he has received several awards from Orissa Sahitya Academy.
He received Padmashree, an award by Government of India for his contribution to History & Archaeology. Some people refer to it as INDOLOGY.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahi died in 1987 at the age of 78 years.He had a sad personal life.He had three sons and two daughters.However,He was survived by one son,two daughters and his wife.
2010 was celebrated as the birth centenary year of Krushna Chandra Panigrahi by several universities & archaeologists in India.However,the centenary celebration was eclipsed by the demise of his wife Taramani in December,2010.
Khiching
Khiching is an ancient village in Mayurbhanj District of Orissa, India. It is abode of Maa Kichakeswari Devi.Here was built a fabulous temple from Black Stone....
in the district of Mayurbhanj in Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
state of India.He grew up in a poor family and lost his parents at an early age.
The village Khiching was the capital of a glorious kingdom ruled by Bhanjdeo dynasty for a long time. Khiching village retains the archaeological remains of the kingdom. Young Krushna Chandra was inspired by the archaeological remains of the kingdom.
Krushna Chandra faced great obstacles in his education. He could start his primary education at the age of 15 only.He was a brilliant student and managed to get scholarships to continue his education.
He completed his B.A in History from Ravenshaw College
Ravenshaw College
Ravenshaw College is located in Cuttack, India.The college was established in 1878 for Thomas Edward Ravenshaw, a descendant of William Withers...
under Utkal University
Utkal University
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar is the oldest university in Orissa and the 17th oldest university in India. It is a teaching-cum-affiliating university that has produced some of the best brains in Orissa. There are at 26 post-graduate departments at the university campus for studies and research in...
and M.A & PHD in History & Sanskrit from Calcutta university
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta is a public university located in the city of Kolkata , India, founded on 24 January 1857...
.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahi was an eminent Archaeologist.He was a research scholar in the archaeological department of Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
from 1937 to 1944.He also worked in Orissa Museum as an Archaeologist from 1947 to 1951.
He had an eminent career in archaeology in the department of Archaeology, Government of India(Presently Archeological Survey Of India
Archaeological Survey of India
The Archaeological Survey of India is a department of the Government of India, attached to the Ministry of Culture . The ASI is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of archaeological heritage of the country in accordance with the various acts of the Indian Parliament...
- ASI ) from 1954 to 1961 as Assistant Superintendent & Superintendent.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahi was a notable historian, archaeologist and literary expert from Orissa. He has authored a large number of articles and books to History & Archeology. In English books his name is mentioned as KRISHNA CHANDRA PANIGRAHI.
His English book Archeological Remains at Bhubaneswar is a masterpiece and has received international recognition. It was a text book in London School of Arts.
He dedicated his career to the research of archaeology, history and literary works.
For his contribution to Oriya literature
Oriya literature
Oriya is an official language of the state of Orissa, India. The region has been known at different stages of history as Kalinga, Udra, Utkala, or Koshala. The language is also spoken by minority populations of the neighboring states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. The...
, he has received several awards from Orissa Sahitya Academy.
He received Padmashree, an award by Government of India for his contribution to History & Archaeology. Some people refer to it as INDOLOGY.
Krushna Chandra Panigrahi died in 1987 at the age of 78 years.He had a sad personal life.He had three sons and two daughters.However,He was survived by one son,two daughters and his wife.
2010 was celebrated as the birth centenary year of Krushna Chandra Panigrahi by several universities & archaeologists in India.However,the centenary celebration was eclipsed by the demise of his wife Taramani in December,2010.
External links
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