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July - September, 2019

Editor’s NoteDear members

Though five Chapters conducted the City round of India Heritage Quiz-2019, only three Chapters attended the State Round of the contest. The students would have experienced a Regional as well as National flavor if attended. It is also seen that some Chapters are sending their activities report to the HQ but not for “ Aitihya”. Forwarding a copy to the editor of Aitihya does not require further exercise. Thus, please forward.

Further, some Chapters are not responding at all. on this matter. Thus, it is once again requested that the activities report may be sent .for publication.

Wishing a Happy Dusshera and Diwali in advance

To get in touch with INTACH

Contact :

State Convenor :

A. B. Tripathy

Res: 0674-2397794, Mob: 9437076794

Email: abtripathy@yahoo.com

Bhubaneswar Chapter Convenor :

B. Panigrahi

Res: 0674-2727820, Mob: 9437229420

Email: baikuntha53@gmail.com

MessageI extend my Puja and Diwali greetings to all

our esteemed members and their families.While we revel in these festivals which are Pan Indian , there are numerous regional and local festivals which are observed in our State with great elan whether Baliyatra in Cuttack and other coastal districts, Sital Sasthi and Nuakhai in Western Odisha ,Rajo in many regions ,Thakurani Yatra in Southern Odisha and the numerous Tribal festivals in the Tribal dominant areas of the state. Festivals from outside have established their footprints in Odisha with a bang , Chhat from Bihar, Bolbam from the Northern states and Dandiya and Garba from Gujarat during Navratri. These festivals are gaining immense popularity and while as Indians we want a thousand flowers to bloom , we must not allow our festivals to whither away. These are all part of our local heritage and we must strive to preserve them.

VIRASAT is going to bring out a special issue on the local and regional festivals.Our Bhubaneswar Chapter Convenor is coordinating. It is my earnest request to you to help him to compile .

Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of

mankind. It is mighter than the

misghtiest weapon of destruction

devised by the ingenuity of man.

A.B.Tripathy

State Convenor

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Mahatma Gandhi

Chapter ActivitiesBalasore Chapter

City Round of the India Heritage Quiz-2019 Contest was held on 11.08 2019 at Public Nodal High School, Balasore in which the team of Sri Shivesh Nayak, Class IX and Tanisha Mohanty, Class VIII of Xavier’s School, Chandipur,Balasore secured highest marks and were declared the best team of Balasore Chapter to participate in the State Round of the Quiz contest to be held at Mother’s Public School, Bhubaneswar on 14th September, 2019.

Baripada ChapterThe Chapter conducted an Awareness

programme & Drawing Competition on Heritage of Mayurbhanj District on 18th September, 2019 with more than 50 students of Utkala Mani Gopabandhu Govt. High School, Takatpur , Baripada at 11 am. The Head master Sj. Gokul Chandra Das presided over the programme. Sri Pratyus Kumar Mohanty, Co-convenor delivered welcome address with a short note on the aim of this programme. Major Dr. Rabindra Nath Parida elaborated on INTACH & its objectives. The students were engaged in Drawing competition for one hour & they all drew basing on Heritage according to their own ideas. All the papers were examined by three Art teachers.

Sri Ganesh Giri of Class. IX stood 1st, Sri SandipBadra of Class.IX stood 2nd & Kumari Arpita Gochchayat Class IX stood 3rd. They all were awarded with prizes in the form of Books & Pens. The programme ended with vote of thanks & sweet distribution to all .

The Chapter conducted the India Heritage Quiz - 2019 to select their best team. The team of Jajnaseni Tiu and Bishnu Priya Naik of J N. Vidyalay , Salbani , Mayurbhanj secured highest point and were declared the best team of Balasore to participate in the State Round of the Quiz contest at Mother’s Public School, School Street , UNIT - 1, Bhubaneswar, on 14th September 2019 .

Shri Kartikeswar Pattanaik Life member (L/ 12324) of this Chapter passed away on 5th October 2019. Shri Pattanaik was a retired Police Officer. His notable works in Police Dept. ,especially control of crime had brought him laurels. He had formed a District Police Welfare Association through which as the President he engaged himself in philanthropic

Bhadrak ChapterThe City Round of India Heritage Quiz - 2019 was

conducted at the Nityananda Bhavan on 25-8-2019 . In the beginning the adviser of the Chapter Prof. Sanatan Mohanty addressed the participants. Prof. Dr. Kamalakanta Jena, Bhadrak Autonomous Collage conducted both oral and written test of the Quiz contest. Thirty two teams of 64 students participated in the contest. Swoyam Sahu and Dibyajyoti Pradhan of Class-X secured the highest marks and became the best team of Bhadrak to participate in the State Round of the Quiz at Bhubaneswar on 14th Sept. 2019.Participation Certificates were given to all the participants and the best two teams were given Prizes along with the Certificates. Shri Digambar Mohanty, Convenor, Co-Convenor Shri S.M.Farooque and Addl. Co-Convenor Shri Pravakar Mallik supervised and conducted the entire programme smoothly. Arrangments of refreshments were made for everybody present there.

works such as eradication of blind belief of Adibasis in remote villages, traffic rules in urban areas, plantation in School & Colleges, control of global warming etc. The Chapter lost, with his demise, a valuable member.

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Jajpur Chapter

A plantation programme was organised by the

Chapter on the 15th August 2019 at 10 am in the

premises of Budhi Kantei, a heritage site of Jajpur.

Around fifty saplings were planted. Almost twenty

members of the Chapter were present. A meeting was

held for creating awareness about our past heritage

along with the importance of plantation of trees.

The World Tourism and Foundation Day of the

Chapter was observed on the 27th September, 2019 at

4pm in the premises of the D.R.D.A Conference Hall,

Jajpur. Sri Prafulla Chandra Samal, advisor of the

Chapter presided over the meeting. Dr. Dusmanta

Kumar Nayak, former Principal of Prana Krishna

Mahavidyalaya, was the Chief Guest and Prof. Dr.

Susmit Kumar Pani former Director,D.D.C.A. Utkal

University,was the Chief Speaker on the occasion. Dr.

Ekadashi Padhi, advisor of the Chapter was the Guest

of Honour.Prof. Udayanarayan Parida introduced the

guests and Prof Damodar Behera delivered the

welcome address. Prof. Balaram Mohanty, Convener

briefed about the aim and objectives of the Tourism

Day. The Chief Speaker elaborately described about

the modern concept of Tourism and changing trends of

history and its impact along with its economic

importance. The Guest of honour spoke about the

importance of tourism and discussed about its

necessity in the Jajpur District. The Chief Guest

discussed on the historicity of Jajpur and modern trend

of tourism in the present day world. More than eighty

people attended the function from the Senior Citizen’s

forum, Rotary Club, Jajpur. Dr. Binoda Chandra

Nayak, the co-convener offered the vote of thanks.

(Plantation Programme)

Ganjam ChapterThe Chapter conducted a meeting on 30th August

2019 at NGO hall, Berhampur in the memory of Late Sri

Binayak Acharya an ideal teacher & Former Chief

Minister of Odisha. The members paid tributes to the

great soul in the pujya puja programme.

World Tourism Day was celebrated on 27th

September,2019 by the Chapter at Berhampur.

Members, Associates and Well wishers participated on

the occasion who highlighted mostly the fast fading

important tourist destinations of Ganjam District

(undivided). Ganjam District has its rich Cultural

Heritage which needs immediate steps for preservation

and conservation. It was also discussed that the present

Government is revamping Orissa Tourism taking the

digital technology into consideration. But, it was also

expressed by many that, in spite of such progressive

moves important historical sites of Ganjam District have

not been included in the revival plan. Speakers also

highlighted the ongoing activities at the World Famous

Mythological Mahendragiri Mountain Range situated at

the height of about 1500 meters from the Sea level.

Although Ten Crores have already been sanctioned by

Government for the construction of tourist - friendly

approach road, no satisfactory progress of work

achieved as yet. But, for the preservation of our ancient

Cultural Heritage, the ancient Temples which are also at

the fading stage need immediate efforts. However, it has

been decided that, the active Members of the Chapter

will also be visiting for in depth study at the

Mahendragiri near Parlakhemundi shortly. The

development of Tourism primarily depends on the

conservation of our Cultural Heritage sites first . The

meeting ended with the Vote of Thanks.

(The Chapter Convener conducting the Meeting)

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Koraput Chapter

The term of researchers have completed two chapters of the research project , “List ing, Documentation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage of Kandha and Gadaba Tribes of Koraput Region”. The Adviser / Consultant of the project Sri Sanjib Chandra Hota has suggested improvement of these chapters. There is also the need for additional field work in Dongaria Kandha Development Agency Area. The report which has been delayed is likely to be completed in December, 2019.

Sambalpur ChapterMr P.K.Choudhury, President and Mr Rantu Deka,

Secretary of Lakhminath Bejbaruah Smruti Rakhya Sammittee, Assam state visited Odisha from 30th July to 4th of August and held discussions with several people. On 1st August a meeting was held in the Odisha State Assembly chamber of Mr Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi, minister for Odia Language, Culture and Tourism.The concerned state level officials and members of INTACH, Sambalpur Chapter along with two visiting office bearers of Assam were present. It was urged that Government of Assam is willing to contribute funds for conservation work of Bejbaruah house at Sambalpur but despite several letters, mode of payment or bank account number is not being provided. The minister intervened and within a short period of time it has been provided. The team met Mrs Mallika Mitra and requested to carry on the conservation work as early as possible. They also visited Sambalpur, paid respect at Bejbaruah house and hold a meeting with members of Sambalpur Chapter. They expressed their desire to see both the Bejbaruah houses of Sambalpur conserved soon. They thanked the gesture and cooperation shown by the people of Odisha and members of INTACH, Odisha.

Sonepur ChapterThe Chapter had organised the INTACH India

Heritage Quiz-2019, City Round in the premises of Maharaja High School, Sonepur on .08.09.2019 (Sunday). From different High Schools of the City, 66 nos. students in 33 teams had participated in the competition. Among them four best teams qualified for oral round. In the oral round, the teams were named in Mahanadi, Tel Nadi, Anga Nadi & Sukhtel Nadi (Four rivers of Sonepur City). Sushree Smruti Samrudhhi Pradhan & Saswati Behera of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sonepur were the winners in the competition for State Round to be held at Mother’s Public School, Bhubaneswar on 14th Sept.,2019. Both of them went to participate in the State Round and secured Second position. They were awarded with Certificates and prizes. The School also got Books on Heritage from the State Convenor which were sent by the HQ. Congratulations to both of them .

In the Oral Round Sri Sastik Swagat Pradhan and

Anwesh Ku Badpanda of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya,

Ulunda got the Second position, Sri Nilanchala

Praharaj & Sri Pratik Lauria of St. Anne’s Convent

School, Sonepur secured the third position and

Sushree Srusti Ayesha Pradhan & Sushree Anwesha

Pradhan of Ideal Public School, Sonepur secured the

fourth position in the competition. Sri Banamali Panda,

Member of INTACH, Sonepur Chapter was the Quiz

Master, where as Sri Goutam Mendli and Manaoj

Rajhans were the scorer and time keeper respectively.

The prize given ceremony was held on the presidency

of Sri Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra, Co-Convener of the

Chapter. Sri Jangyswar Pujahari, Retd. High School

Head Master was the chief guest where as Sri Sridhara

Bag, Head Master of SGHS Panchamahala and Sri

(Foundation Day Programme) (Members of Chapter with Assam deligation)

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Ramanai Kanta Sahu, Principal of Odisha Adarsha

Vidyalaya, Nabarangapur were the guests of honour.

The meeting was co-ordinated by Sri Banamali Panda

and vote of thanks was offered by Sri Goutam Mendli.

(Winners reserving prizes & certificates)

(The Chapter Convenor conducting the Quiz)

(The State Convenor addfesssing the students )

(Shri Ananta Mohapatra giving away the Prize )

(The Secretary of the School addressing the students.)

Bhubaneswar Chapter

On 27th July an awareness and Quiz

programme was organised at the Buxi Jagabandhu

English Medium High School, Bhubaneswar. The State

Convenor Shri A.B.Tripathy, adviser ShriAnanta

Mohapatra, Chapter Convenor ShriBaikuntha Panigrahi

and Co-Convenor Dr.Debasis Mohapatra were warmly

received by the School Management Committee

members. Around 120 students of Class X participated

in the programme. In the beginning the State Convenor

spoke about INTACH and its activities . Shri Mohapatra

advised the students to be Heritage conscious. The

Chapter Convenor Shri Panigrahi conducted the Quiz

Programme. The Questions were from Natural,Material

and Built heritages.Dr, Debasis Mohapatra offered a vote

of thanks to the School Management. The Chairman of

the School Shri Raghunath Mishra, the Secretary of the

School Shri Pratap Jena, Principal Smt Sandhya Jena and

other staff extended their helping hands to make the

programme a grand success.

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Another awareness and Quiz Programme was held at the Saheed Nagar Govt. High School, Saheed Nagar on 17th August, 2019 . Students of Class X of the School participated in the Programme .

( The meeting in progress )

Fifteen questions were asked and the students could answer all the questions. The format of the programme was such that whoever was giving the correct answer was given prize.

Shri S K B N Japani, the State Co-Convenor addressing the students and motivating them to be conscious about the rich heritage of the State .

Shri Laxmikanta Khuntia a senior teacher of the School conducted the meeting and thanked the INTACH Bhuabneswar Chapter for having come to their School. Participation Certificates for all the students were handed over I/C Headmistress Smt Pattnayak.

( State Convenor giving away the Prize )

( The Quiz programme being conducted )

( The State Co-Convenor addressing the students)

In the beginning of the Quiz contest was held. The Quiz Master was the Convener of the Chapter

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An awareness programme was organised at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar on 27th August, 2019 evening. Shri Asit Mohanty, editor “Paurusha“ was invited to deliver a talk on “ Ama Sanskruti Ama Rasagola “. He was the person who was instrumental in getting the G I Tag for Odisha Rasagola. He was welcomed by the State Convenor.

Shri Mohanty gave examples from ‘Sarala Mahabharata’,’Dandi Ramayana’, ‘Madalapanji’ and references from many books from Bengal and Odisha establishing the fact how Rasagola was used as prasada for Lord Jagannath and other places in Odisha since beginning of the Jagannath Temple.

More than 35 members, some with their spouses, and few guests attended the programme, Some senior members also participated in the question answer session to which the guest of the evening replied aptly.

(Shri Asit Mohanty addressing the members)

The Chapter in partnership with Gangadhar

Meher Pratisthan, Bhubaneswar organised “Nuakhai

Bhet Ghat” at the Budhha Mandir, Bhubaneswar on 11 th

Sept.,2019. Nuakhai is a traditional agriculture based

festival of entire western Odisha celebrated with pump

and ceremony. In fact now a days entire Odisha and even

in foreign lands Nuakhai Bhet Ghat functions are held.

The first grain of the field is offered to the supreme Deity

of Western Odisha before it is even eaten by the birds or

insects. This is also an occasion when all members of

every family gather in the house of the eldest and

worship the Deity, Maa Samaleswari offering the first

grain and than accept it as Bhoga or Prasad. During

afternoon in the temple or a common meeting place of the

village they take the blessings of the elders and bless the

younger ones. Traditional western Odisha music and

dances are performed and everybody enjoys the

company of all the family members.The Chapter

Convenor Shri A.B.Tripathy along with Shri Nihar

Ranjan Hota , Shri Debendra Mishra and Shri Narendra

Mishra senior members of INTACH Bhubaneswar

Chapter, Shri S.N. Tewari and Shri Dillip Dash Sharma,

Secretary, Utkala Sammilani lighted the lamp to

inaugurate the function, worshiped the Supreme Deity

of Western Odisha Maa Samaleswari and spoke on the

importance of Nuakhai Festival.

On that day a new member Shri Bijaya Kumar Swain was inducted to the Chapter by Shri Subas Pani, a senior member of the Chapter.

(The State Convenor addressing the gathering)

(Shri Bijaya Kumar Swain being inducted)

(The Sambalpuri Folk Dance)

(Participants of City Round)

The City Round of the India Heritage Quiz-2019 contest was conducted by Bhubaneswar Chapter on 14th September,2019 at the Mother’s Public School, School Street, Unit-1, Bhubaneswar. 36 teams from seven Schools participated in the contest .

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First the students were briefed about the rules of the contest. Then they were handed over the Question and Answer sheets in which 20 questions were to be answered. After they completed the written round, refreshments was served . From the entire group four best teams were selected for the oral round. Sri Amritanshu Rath and Sri Rohit Kumar Mishra of DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur fared well and declared the best team of Bhubaneswar Chapter.

(Best team of Bhubaneswar Chapter receiving prizes)

At the end Sampuri Folk Dance was performed by the Artists

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Edited & Published By: Baikuntha Panigrahi, Convenor, Bhubaneswar Chapter on behalf of State Chapter, INTACH, Odisha

Flat No. 1302, Tower No. 1, Z-1 Estate, Nandankanan Road, Bhubaneswar-751024

(Sri A.B. Tripathy Sate Convenor addressing the Z-1 senior citizen welfare society member)

(Dr. P. Mishra, President receiving the book from the Director ICI, Bhubaneswar)

The State Round of the Quiz was held after the city round The Quiz Master Shri Bivash Rath conducted it.

In the contest only three Chapters participated i.e. Bhubaneswar, Bhadrak, and Sonepur and the winner was DAV Public School, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar.

Prizes and certificates were given to all the three teams sent by the HQ. Two sets of Books were also handed over to the escort teachers meant for the Schools for their Libraries.

The Z-One Senior Citizens’ Welfare Society , Z-1 Estate, Bhubaneswar had invited Shri A.B.Tripathy ,the State Convenor, INTACH and Mrs. Mallika Mitra, Director, INTACH Conservation Institute, Bhubaneswar to deliver a talk on INTACH, preservation of Heritage with specific reference to Odisha and to give a power point presentation on the activities of the Institute respectively on 21st September 2019 evening . The president of the Society Dr. P.Mishra and Secretary Shri Anjan Bharadwaj received both the guests with flower bouquets . After he was introduced to all the members present Shri Tripathy spoke on INTACH and its activities, its structure and endeavour to preserve Heritage. He gave many examples including the preservation of Konark Temple.

After the talk Mrs. Mallika Mitra, Director of ICI gave a power point presentation and presented a Book published by the Institute to the President of the Society

Sri Nalini Kanta

Panda, Life Member

of the Chapter

(L/3687) & Former

Chief Secretary of

Odisha passed away

on 14th September

2019. Our deep

condolences. May

his soul rest in

peace.

(Shri A.B.Tripathy State Convenor and Sri Diganmber Mohanty, Convenor Bhadrak Chapter

gave away the books.)