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Odisha's plan to distribute 'Lakshmi Puran' is Hindutva imposing itself over Odia cultural identity

Pravati Parida, the deputy chief minister of Odisha, wants to give the Lakshmi Puran, an Odia text written in the 15th century by Balarama Dasa, to every woman in the state. He wants to do this ...
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Odisha to build Lakshmi Puran corridor, distribute 1 crore copies of classic

The Odisha government will develop a "Lakshmi Puran Corridor" in memory of 15th-century Odia poet Balaram Das, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Thursday. She also announced that about one ...
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Odisha to develop corridor in memory of 15th-century poet who believed in women's empowerment

BHUBANESWAR: (Jul 2) The Odisha government on Thursday announced development of a “Lakshmi Puran Corridor” in memory of Odia poet Balaram Das who had written a religious text on the goddess around 500 ...