Gangadhar Meher

Swabhaba kabi Gangadhar Meher (Odia: ସ୍ୱଭାବକବି ଗଙ୍ଗାଧର ମେହେର) was an Odia poet of the 19th century. Though poor in wealth and education, he remained one of the most prolific and original contributor to Odia literature.

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Gangadhara Meher
Gangadhara Meher on a 2024 stamp of India
Born(1862-08-09)9 August 1862
Barpali, Bargarh, Odisha, India
Died4 April 1924(1924-04-04) (aged 61)
NationalityIndian
EducationStd V
OccupationJudicial Moharir (Accountant)
Known forOdia poet
Notable work
  • Tapaswini
  • Rasa-Ratnakara
  • Balarama-deba
  • Pranaya Ballari
  • Kichaka Badha
  • Indumati
  • Ayodhya Drusya
  • Padmini
Spouse(s)Shanta Devi
Champa Devi (after the death of Shanta Devi)
Children
  • Arjuna Meher
  • Bhagaban Meher
  • Basumati Meher
  • Lakhmi Meher
Parents
  • Chaitanya Meher (father)
  • Sevati Devi (mother)
Websitewww.gangadharmeher.org
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