Odisha Foundation Day 2023: Today, Odisha celebrates the 87th foundation day, also known as Utkal Divas. In 1936 it was the first state formed on a linguistic basis. Previously, it was part of Bihar. The people of Odisha are known for their simplicity and honesty.
Greetings to the people of Odisha on Utkala Dibasa.
Best wishes for the progress and prosperity of the State blessed with rich traditional heritage and vibrant culture.@BJP4Odisha#UtkalaDibasa2023 pic.twitter.com/eRpDxVnbRC
– Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan)
April 1, 2023
Wishing you all happiness #UtkalaDibasa #ଉତ୍କଳଦିବସ #BandeUtkalaJanani . My SandArt at Puri beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/vDYvwF3gzz
– Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand)
April 1, 2023
Warmest greetings to the wonderful people of Orissa at Utkala Dibasa! May the rich culture and traditions of this land continue to flourish and its people always prosper.
– Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda)
April 1, 2023
Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Odisha at Utkala Dibasa. The people of Odisha are known for their simplicity and kindness. Its culture is vibrant and so is its contribution to the progress of India. Praying for the continued progress and prosperity of Odisha.
—Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
April 1, 2023
Best wishes to Utkala Dibasa. This is a day to recognize the rich role of Odisha, the Odia people and culture in the progress of our nation. May the people of Odisha be blessed with good health and prosperity in the times to come.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
April 1, 2023
We wish the people of Odisha a happy and warm Utkal Divas!
On its Foundation Day, we extend our warm greetings to the people of Odisha, ‘The Land of Lord Jagannath’. May this beautiful state continue to prosper and progress. pic.twitter.com/6tC711UkOa
— Indian Youth Congress (@IYC)
April 1, 2023
Odisha Day: History
Previously, present-day Odisha was most of ancient Kalinga. It witnessed the Kalinga War, led by King Ashoka, who conquered the region in 260 BC. The state was later invaded and captured by the Mughals until the British assumed administrative powers and divided it into small units in 1803.
Let us tell you that the western and northern districts became part of the state of Bengal, while the coastal region was Bihar and Odisha (formerly Orissa). After three decades of revolution under prominent leaders, the state was separated from Bihar and became a separate province on April 1, 1936.
At that time the movement was more intense with the leadership of several leaders including Utkala Gouraba Madhusudan Das, Utkala mani Gopabandhu Das, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, Pandita Nilakantha Das, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Gangadhar Meher, Sir Basudeba Sudhaladeba, Radhanath Ray , Bhubanananda Das, AP Patro and many others with public support.
The newly formed Odisha (formerly Orissa) consisted of six districts: Cuttack, Puri, Baleswar, Sambalpur, Koraput and Ganjam. The capital of the state was Cuttack. Sir John Hubbak took oath and became the first governor of the province of Orissa.
Modern history of Bihar
Odisha Day (Utkal Divas): Celebrations
On this day, a variety of firecrackers are lit in the sky. Fireworks contests are common. Different cultural programs are organized throughout the state. Various indigenous songs are also sung at events organized by the Government of Odisha. But this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebration will be low-key.
About Odisha
According to the 1991 census, it has a total population of 31,512,070 (3.73 percent of India’s total population), of which around 16,237,000 are men and 15,275,070 are women. Previously the capital was Cuttack and now it is Bhubaneswar. Odisha has 3 divisions, 30 districts, 58 subdivisions, 317 tahasils and 314 blocks.
The state of Odisha is located on the east coast of India, next to the Bay of Bengal. On 1 April 1936, the modern state of Odisha was established at Kanika Palace, Cuttack, as a province of India and consists of Odia speakers.
As mentioned above, it is the ninth largest state by area in India and the eleventh largest by population. The interior of the state is mountainous and sparsely populated. The highest point in the state is Deomali at 1672 m. Odisha is subject to intense cyclones.
In October 1999, an intense tropical cyclone caused severe damage and around 10,256 deaths. The state of Odisha is home to the Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur, the longest earthen dam in the world.
It also has several popular tourist destinations. Let us tell you that Puri, Konark and Bhubaneshwar are known as the Golden Triangle of Eastern India. Several places are located in Odisha which is important and has archaeological history including Jagannath Temple of Puri, Konark Sun Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Dhaulagiri Caves of Bhubaneshwar, famous Rock Edict of Ashoka at Jaugada near the city of Berhampur and the Barabati Fort. of Cuttack etc.
Let’s take a look at the history of Odisha.
If we read history, we will come to know that an important turning point in world history occurred in Odisha. The Kalinga War, Ashoka’s military campaign against Kalinga, was one of the bloodiest wars in Mauryan history. Ashoka was forced to issue two edicts calling for a just and benign administration in Kalinga.
Ashoka was later instrumental in spreading the teachings and philosophy of Buddhism throughout Asia. Southwestern Odisha, which is Ativ Land, was not conquered by Ashoka. The civilization around the Tel River shed light on the great civilization that lived in the Kalahandi, Balangir and Koraput (KBK) regions in the past. According to the discovered wealth of Tel Valley, there were civilized, urbanized and cultured people inhabiting this land about 2000 years ago and the capital was Asurgarh.
In fact, Kalahandi along with Koraput and Bastar were part of Kantara as mentioned in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. This region in the 4th century was known as Indravana, from where gems and precious stones were collected in Mauryan imperial history. During the period of Ashoka, a Mauryan emperor, the area of Kalahandi with Koraput and Bastar was known as Atavi Land and this land remained unconquered as per Ashokan record. During the beginning of the Christian era, he was known as Mahavana. Vyaghraraja in the 4th century AD was the ruler of Mahakantara, which comprised Kalahandi, the undivided region of Koraput and Bastar. The capital of Mahakantara was Asurgarh, the Hatihumpha inscription of Emperor Kharvela, the Udaygiri Konark Sun Temple built by the Eastern Ganga dynasty is one of the best-known temples in India and is a World Heritage Site.
Therefore, Odisha is a state of archaeological importance and was established on April 1, 1936 as an independent province separate from Bihar.
Why is the day also known as Utkal Diwas?
The founding of the cultural and social organization Utkal Sammilani boosted the independence movement in Odia. This organization was founded by Utkala Gouraba Madhusudan Das in 1903 to promote the establishment of Odisha as an independent state. To honor the great leader and the contribution of him, the foundation day is also known as Utkal Divas.
Odisha at a glance: the land of Lord Jagannath
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