Mamata Dash facts for kids

Mamata Dash (born on October 4, 1947) is a talented writer from India. She writes poems, stories, and translates books into the Odia language. She is well-known for her poetry collection called Ekatra Chandrasurya, which won her a special award.

About Mamata Dash

Mamata Dash is a famous writer who has created many wonderful works in the Odia language. She has written different kinds of books, including poetry, short stories, and novels. She has also translated books from other languages.

Her Early Life

Mamata Dash was born in a place called Jagatsinghpur on October 4, 1947. Her father, Ramachandra Mohapatra, was a doctor. She grew up with four sisters and three brothers. She started her schooling in Jagatsinghpur. Later, she moved to Cuttack to attend Ravenshaw Girls School. Mamata Dash began writing when she was just nine years old!

Her Amazing Books

Mamata Dash has written many books that readers enjoy. Her works include beautiful poems, interesting short stories, and thoughtful essays. She has also written novels and translated books into Odia.

Poetry Collections

Here are some of her poetry books:

• Naimisharanya
• Ekatra Chandrasurjya
• Nila Nirbapana
• Hiranyabarna
• Shubhradhara
• Mayandhakara
• Ujjwala Upabana
• Kabita Samagra (1st part)
• Raaga Lalita
• Shunya Chitrayana

Short Stories

She has also written collections of short stories, including:

• Anya Jagatara Sakala
• Antarala Drushya
• Arundhatira Sandhya
• Padma Purusha

Essays and Other Writings

Mamata Dash has shared her thoughts in essays like:

• Ama Sahityare Shriradha Bilasa
• Atikramana
• Aneka Jharaka

Novels

She has written at least one novel:

• Kehi Jane Bishakha

English Works

Mamata Dash has also written some books in English:

• A Moment Beyond Time
• Maker's of Indian Literature - Bhubanaswara Behera

Translations

She has translated several books into Odia, such as:

• Prathama Aloka
• Bohu Thakuranira Hats
• Chetanara Abhiyatra
• Bharatara Punarjanma
• Shri Ma Nka Agenda

Awards and Honors

Mamata Dash has received many awards for her writing. These awards show how much her work is appreciated.

• She won the Odisha Sahitya Academy Award in 1987.
• She received the Bhanuji Rao Award from the Gangadhara Rath Foundation.
• She was honored with the Bharata Naik Smriti Sammana from Sambalpur University.
• She also received the Bishuba Sammana.
• The Bharatiya Bhasa Parishada Award was given to her.
• She won the Kalindi Charan Smruti Sammana.
• She also received the Sachi Rautray Sammana.
• She has been honored by various groups like Dharitri, Istahaar, Lekhaka Samukhya, Nilakain, and Phakir Morgan Sahitya Sansada.
• The Government of India (Department of Culture) also gave her a fellowship.