Delivering extramural lecture on Bhima bhoi in U. N. College, Adaspur.

Participating in National seminar in G. M. University.

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Sponsored National Seminar On Verses from the Void: Bhima Bhoi’s writings – Continuity and Rupture with the Indic tradition March 22-23 (Saturday-Sunday)– 2025 Organized by School of History Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur

Release of Bhima Bhoi Bhajanmala

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU Organizes a field visit to Malbiharpur: Adyadhama of Mahima Dharma(Banki)

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair organized a field visit to Malbiharpur (Banki) on 1^st September 2024. The Mahima Gaddi is located near Ansupa Lake. This Mahima Temple was constructed by the king of Tigiria, Raja Saheb Sudarshan Kshetriya Birabara Champati Singha Das Mohapatra in 1918 and it took 3 years to be completed. It is a temple of 33 feet high with an entrances gate with oftquoted line of Bhima Bhoi as follows:

Bipatti Khandan DukhiRankadhana, Akhila Brahmanda Natha

Ajna anusari Krupa hebaboli Prasarichhi beni hasta.

(Oh Lord! I extend both of my hands on to thee, You are the Lord of the entire Universe, the Saviour of the helpless. I seek your blessings for the removal of  my obstacles.)

It is considered to be the Adya Lilakhetra Mahima Gosain. The Sunnya Mandira (Temple) has an entrance gate. It is a holy Dhuni Pitha having Anahata Dhuni Mandir; Mahima Swami as a wondering mendicant used to move to different places but coming back from his tour, he used to take rest here. Hundreds of devotees have been initiated to Mahima cult by Mahima Gosain. After the initiation to the fold, the devotees go back to their village for spreading of the new religion, thereby it became a religion of the mass. Every year, Dharma Mahasabha (Mahima Religious Conference) was organised here and there was detailed discussion on the pros and cons of Mahima Religion. Prof. Sahoo has a lively discussion with Baba Hrudananda Das who is the in-charge of the matha and Sanatan Baba. He was presented with a copy of the book entitled Adya Dham O Mahima Dharma compiled by a devotee called Rama Chandra Behera of Malbiharpur Village.

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair Organizes a field visit to Naraj Mahima Tungi

Professor Harishchandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU, visited a Mahima Ashram on 1st September 2024, which was established by Ghana Baba, who happened to be the disciple of Alekh Mahima Swami. There were three monks: Ghana Baba (Guru), Hari Baba (disciple), and Giri Baba (disciple). The ashram has a big campus, which is taken care of by the people staying on the campus. As reported, a school was running inside this campus but it was observed that the campus needs attention. A Tamil devotee Ramji is currently staying in this campus.

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair Professor visits Kalarahanga

Professor H. Sahoo Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair KISS-DU visited to Biswaprashidha Mahima Gabesana Kendra at Kalarahanga which is 5 kms away from Bhubaneswar city on 22^nd August 2024. This ashram is taken care by Ramesh Chandra Das (Ramesh Baba)who gave a detailed description of origin and growth of Mahima Dharma. He explained how Mahima Swami had Atmajoga Samadhi and established many Mahima Ashrams in Khandagiri, Patia, Badagada and Kalarahanga. This Gaddi has marked its excellence by publishing regularly Research Journals and books on Bhima Bhoi and Mahima Dharma and organises annual function by inviting reputed scholars and researchers on Mahima Dharma.

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair organizes Field Visit to Trisulia

Bhima Bhoi Chair Professor, KISS-DU visited to Alekha Brahma Dhuni Mandira Village- Kosinda (Baranga) near Trisulia. He had the chance to discuss with sadhu Gadadhar Das who manages daily affairs of this Mahima Ashram. , the renu (holy dust) of Mahima Swami fell on this village while moving from Khandagiri to Kapilas mountains. The tungi has been set up since 1976 whereas the Dhuni Mandira has been set up since 1978. Every year seminars, Dhuni and Annual Function are being celebrated in the mouth of Falguna sukla, 7^th tithi to mark the day. Besides that lies the sadhu Bhagabat Das of Munda Muhana Ashrama which is a little far away from this place is also closely associated with this ashram to assist different activities like Bhajanas, Kirtans, Akhanda Ghrita Bali, Brahma DhiniSthapana etc. Both the ashrams take care of old and destitutes by giving medical care food and shelter. These two tungi’s have developed orchards with medicinal plants for the protection of environment.

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU conducts Field Tour to Daruthenga, Bhubaneswar

A team comprising research scholars Mr. Nisikantha Nayak and Laxmimani Mahji headed by Bhima Bhoi, Chair Professor, KISS-DU Professor Harischandra Sahoo conducted a field study to Mahima Gaddi at Daruthenga on 14^th August 2024. It is famous for the Samadhi Pitha of Govinda Baba, the first disciple of Mahima Swami. Now the Gaddi is taken care by Baba Purna Chandra Mohanty. Besides the Samadhi, it has a Bhajan Mandapa and a Bhikhya Mandap named after Jayakrishna Baba. The Gaddi is situated at the outskirt of Daruthenga Village situated in north Bhubaneswar.

Field Tour to Mahima Gaddi at Andharua in Bhubaneswar

As a part of the field visit on 14^th August 2004, the Research team further moved to Andharua (Bhubaneswar) located at the hill top of Padamapada mountain. This was conducted to delve deeper into the rituals and practices being followed at the MahimaGaddi Mandira. The team interacted with the Babas and gained insights into the various rituals of the temple. They had in depth conversation with  Tyagi Pabitra Mohan Das, Dharanidhar and Sushanta kumar Das. This Gaddi was established by Jayakrishna Baba. As the legend goes – Mahima Swami had  Atma-Yoga- Samadhi here for twenty One days and his sadhana was safe guarded by two disciples like Govinda Baba and Nrusingha Baba as gate keepers.The team discussed about the day-to-day life of the Mahima Sadhus

01.03.2023
KISS-DU’s Bhima Bhoi Research Chair Participates in a National Seminar on “Mahima Dharma: Texts and Contexts”

 

Professor Harisschandra Sahoo, Chair Professor Bhima Bhoi Research Chair represented KISS-DU by participating in the National Seminar on “Mahima Dharma: Texts and Contexts” organized by Bhima Bhoi Research Chair Gangadhar Meher University. A field trip to Kandara near Kadaligarh was also organized on the occasion. He also presented books on Bhima Bhoi to Hon’ble Education Minister Shri Rohit Pujari in the presence of Professor N Nagaraju Vice Chancellor Gangadhar Meher University and Professor Kalidas Mishra, among others.

11.01.2023

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair Professor Presides over a session in the Eastern Zone Philosophy Teachers Meet

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Rsearch Chair, KISS-DU presided over a session in an ICPR, New Delhi sponsored Eastern Zone Philosophy Teachers Meet held at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack.

27.03.2023

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair delivers invited lecture at a State-Level Seminar

A state-Level Seminar was organized by the Department of Odia Maharshi College, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Odia Bhasa Sahitya Pratisthan Bhubaneswar on 27.03.2023. The theme of the seminar was “Bhima Bhoi’s Contribution to Odia Language & Literature”. Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU was invited as one of the esteemed speakers to address the gathering along with eminent speakers Professor Dhaneswar Sahoo, Dr. Fanidra Bhusan Nanda and Professor Premananda Mohapatra. The Principal of the College, Dr. Nalini Prava Mohapatra extended a warm welcome to the guests and later during the course of the seminar, Professor Shankar Lal Purohit, Retd. Professor of Hindi was felicitated for his outstanding contribution in translating Bhima Bhoi’s magnum opus, ‘Stuti-Chintamani’ to Hindi language. The meeting was cordinated by Prof. Sasanka Chudamani, the Head of Department of Odia, Maharshi College. Additionally, the book on Bhima Bhoi titled Divyadrasta Bhima Bhoi edited by Prof. H.C. Sahoo, Research Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Rseaerch Chair, KISS-DU was also displayed in the meeting as areflection of the research works conducted by KISS-DU on the life and works of Bhima Bhoi. Dr. Lakhyahira Mohanty offered a vote of thanks.

29.04.2023

KISS-DU Bhima Bhoi Research Chair Professor attends Distinguished Lecture on “The Facets of Indian Philosophy”

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair was invited to participate in a distinguished lecture was held in the Department of Philosophy B.J.B. (Autonomous) College on the theme “The facets of Indian Philosophy”. The seminar was presided over by Prof. A Khan the Principal, B.J.B. (A) college. The Welcome Address was delivered by Miss Lizamayee Mohanty, HoD Philosophy and the word of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Santoshi Sahoo.

13.08.2023

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair conducts symposium on the occasion of World Anthropology Congress 2023

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU organized a symposium on the topic “Bhima Bhoi’s Philosophy of Harmony and Universal Love” on the occasion of World Anthropology Congress 2023 organized by KISS-DU. Professor Harischandra Sahoo was the Convener and to address the gathering Profesor S.C. Panigrahi, Professor N. Nagaraju , Professor Dhaneswar Sahoo and Professor P.K. Panda were invited as esteemed speakers.

10.11.2023

Extra-mural Lecture by Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair delivered an Extra-mural lecture on Sartre’s Existentialism and Philosophy of Bhima Bhoi in P.G. Department of Philosophy, R.D. Womens’ University on 10.11.2023. Dr. Kalyani Sadangi, HoD Philosophy extended a warm welcome to the guests and engaged in a stimulating discussion.

16.11.2023

Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU invited as Chief Guest at ICPR sponsored National Seminar on the occasion of World Philosophy Day

ବାଲୁଗାଁ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ବିଶ୍ୱ ଦର୍ଶନ ଦିବସ ସମାରୋହ | The Samikhsya Odia

The Department of Philosophy, Balugaon College organized an ICPR sponsored National Seminar on Bhima Bhoi to observe the World Philosophy Day. Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and spoke on the topic “Philosophy of Bhima Bhoi”. The Principal of the College, Dr. Kalpana Dash delivered the Welcome Address and greeted eminent speakers Professor R.K Nanda, Professor Manoj Panda and K. Om Narayan Rao. A souvenir was released to mark the occasion.

20.12.2023

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair participates in joint session on Indian Philosophical Congress

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair participated in the joint session of the Indian Philosophical Congress held at Utkal University and he also presented a paper titled “The Philosoophy of Bhima Bhoi”.

02.01.24

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi participated in a two-day national seminar on “Mahima Dharma, Bhima Bhoi and the Literature of the Marginalized” which was  organized by Bhima Bhoi Research Chair at G.M University Sambalpur in collaboration with Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh.

08.01.2024

Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair invited as Chief Guest at a Seminar organized by BJB Autonomous College

Professor harishchandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair was invited as the Chief Guest at a seminar organized by the P.G Department of Philosophy, BJB Autonomous College along with Dr. Niharika Das former Head of Philosophy Department, BJB Autonomous Department.

13.01.2024

Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU participates in ICPR sponsored lecture on “Basic Values in Indian Culture”

ICPR sponsored Lecture Programme in B.J.B (A) College, Bhubaneswar was organized on 13.01.2024 on the theme of “Basic Values in Indian Culture”. The speakers are (1) Prof. Harischandra Sahoo, (KISS DU), (2) Prof. Patitapaban Das (Ravenshaw University), (3) Dr. K. Om. Narayan Rao (Govt. Womens’ College, Aska) and Dr. Kalyani Sadangi (R.D. Womens’ University) the H.O.D. Philosophy, Dr. Lizamayee Mohanty gave a warm welcome and Dr. Sabita Harichandan, Vice-Principal felicitated the guests.

 09.02.2024

KISS-DU Bhima Bhoi Research Chair delivers talk in ICPR sponsored national Seminar

An ICPR sponsored lecture and national seminar was organized at S.B. Womens’ (Autonoumous) College, Cuttack on 09.02.2024. The H.O.D. Philosophy Dr. Narmada Parida delivered the Welcome Address and introduced the speakers like Dr. Manoj Kumar Panda, Dr. Bijay Kumar Nayak, and Dr. Ashok Kumar Tarai. Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair delivered his talk on “Bhima Bhoi, the Crusader of Satya Mahima Dharma”. There was a live question-answer session following his deliberation. Dr. Madhulita Sahoo proposed Vote of Thanks.

29.02.2024

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor Bhima Bhoi Rsearch Chair, KISS-DU invited as a Speaker at a Seminar on Bhima Bhoi.

Professor Harischandra Sahoo, Chair Professor, Bhima Bhoi Research Chair, KISS-DU was invited by the P.G. Department of Philosophy, S.C.S. (Autonomous) College, Puri. The Principal of the College, Professor G. Mishra greeted the distinguished guest Professor Harischandra Sahoo who spoke on “Bhima Bhoi’s Contribution to Odisha’s culture and literature”. Mr. Senapati H.O.D. Philosophy delivered the Welcome Address and the advisor of the Seminar proposed vote of thanks.

• Participated in Translation Workshop in Bhakti Literature on 12.7.22 in G. M. University in collaboration with Odisha Saahitya Akademi & Karnatak Saahitya Akademi
  
• Book Presentation
  

  Presentation of “Philosophical Reflections on Bhima Bhoi” book to H. E. Governor of Odisha prof. Ganesh Lal	Presenting the book “Philosophy of Bhima Bhoi & Mahima Dharma” to H. E. Governor of Andhra Pradesh Shri. Biswa Bhushan Harichandan.	Presenting a book to Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Honble Vice- Chancellor, KIIT
  Prof. Hrushikesh Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor, KIIT receiving a book	Presenting a book to Prof. Asoka Das, Vice-Chairman, Odisha State Higher Education Council today

• Chief speaker in World philosophy Day, P. G. Deptt of Philosophy, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
  
• Participation in National seminar sponsored by ICPR on Indian Philosophy of Religion in Utkal University, Vani Vihar on 22 – 23 Apr 2022
  
• On 11.02.2022 after the seminar at GM University, Prof. Ishita Banerjee Dube and Prof. Pradip Panda, went to Khaliapali. Dr. Fanidum Deo (with his family joined there in the Ashram, spend 2/3 hours and came back to Sambalpur.)
  
• On 5th Nov 2021 to Khalliapali (Sonepur District) via Rairakhol (Bhima Bhoi College, Rairakhol). Accompanied by Prof. S. C. Panigrahi, noted research on Bhima Bhoi. We visited places like Kadaligarh, Kandara, Gopa-Madhupur, places associated with the birth of Bhima Bhoi, and Night halt at Sonepur. On 6th Nov 2021 we had been to Kalliapali Ashram, and back to Bhubaneswar.
  

  With Bhima Bhoi statue in front of Bhima Bhoi College, Rairakhol(field study)

• Panelist during a National Seminar on Bhima Bhoi at GMU. Sambalpur
  

  Participating in a National Seminar on Bhima Bhoi at GMU. Sambalpur

• Joranda (Dhenkanal) Mahima Gadi on 09.12.2019, accompanied by Dr Kabi, Faculty Member of Mahima Mahavidyalaya of Joranda who is a researcher on Mahima Dharma and Bhima Bhoi.