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Pravakar Maharana

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Laxmi Narayan Maharana also known as Pravakar Maharana is an Indian sculptor and painter from Odisha.[1] In 2018, he received the Padma Sri honour by the President of India for his contributions towards the preservation of traditional sculpture art of Odisha.[2][3]

Early life

Maharana was born in the Indian state of Odisha. He had his schooling and childhood days in the village and had inclination towards drawings and paintings that tempted him to visit different temples in Konark, Bhubaneswar and Puri to draw sketches of different art forms from sculptures and paintings.[4] Maharana was a recipient of the Shilp Guru award in 2015.[5]

References

  1. ^ Network, Post News (6 February 2024). "Self-taught portrait artist of Keonjhar defies odds - OrissaPOST". Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Padma Awards 2018 announced". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Sculptor Pravakar Maharana was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri for 2018 by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  4. ^ "PADMASHREE-MASTER SCULPTOR IN STONE CARVING". sakoyafoundation.com. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  5. ^ List of Shilp Guru Award for the year 2015 (PDF) (Report). 23 November 2023.