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The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishBISWA BIKHYAATA KONARK SURYA MANDIRAWhenever you are visiting Orissa, this is the one place that everyone will recommend visiting to experience its grandeur and enormity. It’s the Konark Sun Temple or Konark Surya Mandir. Located in the eponymous village of Konark, 35 km from Puri, it is the remains of a temple that was constructed in the 13th century. If you are visiting Orissa, Konark Sun Temple is a place that you must visit. If you don’t, then your trip to Orissa will stay incomplete. Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a cultural relevance even in the 21st c...
2022-10-2513 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishJAGANNATHANKA PARAMA MUSALMAN BHAKTANKA ITIHAASAThere are so many beautiful stories associated with Lord Jagannath that I can keep going on and on but the divine stories won't end. There are some that need to be told and this story is one of them. This story is about one of the most dedicated Muslim devotees of Lord Jagannath. Do hear it out.
2022-09-0612 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & Englishପୁରୀର ରାଜାଙ୍କ କାଞ୍ଚି ଅଭିଯାନ | PURI RAJAANKARA KAANCHI ABHIJAANAThere are so many beautiful stories associated with Lord Jagannatha that I can keep going on and on but the divine stories won't end. There are some that need to be told and this story is one of them. It is about the king of Puri and how the king and Kanchi princess came together. I hope you like my podcast.
2022-08-0813 minThe Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishOdisha ର ଗର୍ବ | Droupadi Murmu | India's first tribal presidentDraupadi Murmu, the new President of India, is the country’s first tribal woman to win the top constitutional post. Murmu was the former Governor of Jharkhand. Apart from this, Murmu also created history by becoming the first President of Odisha of a major political party or alliance. She was also the first woman governor of Jharkhand. She served as Jharkhand Governor from 2015 to 2021. Murmu comes from a poor tribal family in the village of Mayurbhanj, a district in Odisha.
This podcast is dedicated to our newest President of India, Draupadi Murmu, & her life his...
2022-07-2209 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishJAGANNATHANKA RATH YATRA RA RAHASYAMAYA ITIHAASAEvery year, Jagannath Rath Yatra is organised at Puri in Odisha. Various stories are associated with this festival and a lot of magic pertains to the history of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Maa Subhadra. On the second (dwitiya) day of shukla pakshya (waxing cycle of moon) of Āshādha Māsa (3rd month of Odia Calendar), Rath yatra is celebrated not only in Odisha but in India as well as in parts of the world. There are many magical stories about Lord Jagannath. This podcast is about the history of Rath yatra and about the cultural roots of...
2022-06-2811 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishJAGANNATH MANDIRA - ASAMPURNA MURTI RA ITIHAASA - Story behind the unfinished idolsThe Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Shri Vishnu - one of the holy trinities of Hindu Gods, in Puri in the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. Shree Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the most impressing monuments of the Indian State Odisha, was constructed by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva dating back to 12th century at the seashore Puri. The main temple of Jagannath is an impressing and amazing structure constructed in Kalinga architecture, with a height of 65 meters placed on an...
2022-06-0813 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose - THE GREAT ESCAPE - Part 3Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for successful culmination of Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. His contributions are way more than what we have been taught in our history books. This podcast and the upcoming podcast would be dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his innumerable sacrifices towards our country India.
2022-05-1813 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishAll about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - Part 2Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for successful culmination of Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. His contributions are way more than what we have been taught in our history books. This podcast and the upcoming podcast would be dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his innumerable sacrifices towards our country India.
2022-04-2511 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishAll about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - Part 1Subhas Chandra Bose, affectionately called as Netaji, was one of the most prominent leaders of Indian freedom struggle. Though Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru have garnered much of the credit for successful culmination of Indian freedom struggle, the contribution of Subash Chandra Bose is no less. His contributions are way more than what we have been taught in our histroy books. This podcast and the upcoming podcast would be dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his innumerable sacrifices towards our country India.
2022-03-2712 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishKALPANA CHAWLA - FIRST INDIAN WOMAN TO SPACE - PART 2Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 – February 1, 2003) was born in Karnal, India. She was the first Indian - American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Kalpana Chawla was one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
She is the pride of India and a true epitome of woman empowerment in its true essence. She achieved a lot in a very short span of her life and that is what inspired many girls and women not just fr...
2022-03-0811 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishKALPANA CHAWLA - FIRST INDIAN WOMAN TO SPACE - PART 1Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 – February 1, 2003) was born in Karnal, India. She was the first Indian - American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Kalpana Chawla was one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
She is the pride of India and a true epitome of woman empowerment in its true essence. She achieved a lot in a very short span of her life and that is what inspired many girls and wo...
2022-02-2213 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishBiju Patnaik | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. Patra - IIBijayananda (Biju) Patnaik, a true statesman, freedom fighter and an illustrious son of India, is the architect of modern Odisha and the tallest leader of post-independence Odisha. Biju Patnaik, Biju Babu for millions of his admirers, both in his life-time and even after his death, enjoys an iconic status in Odisha and is widely admired across India for his courage, idealism, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the common man. People of Odisha lovingly call him the Hero of Kalinga and the Kharavela of Kalinga. He was a man who created history, changed history and shaped history. This...
2022-02-0816 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishBiju Patnaik | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. PatraBijayananda (Biju) Patnaik, a true statesman, freedom fighter and an illustrious son of India, is the architect of modern Odisha and the tallest leader of post-independence Odisha. Biju Patnaik, Biju Babu for millions of his admirers, both in his life-time and even after his death, enjoys an iconic status in Odisha and is widely admired across India for his courage, idealism, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the common man. People of Odisha lovingly call him the Hero of Kalinga and the Kharavela of Kalinga. He was a man who created history, changed history and shaped history. This...
2022-01-2417 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishUtkalmani Gopabandhu Das | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. PatraGopabandhu Das, known as Utkalamani (Gem of Odisha), was a freedom fighter and journalist. He was also a social worker, reformer, poet, and essayist. Gopabandhu, like Gandhiji, considered journalism as means of public service. He was instrumental in foregrounding the people’s issues and problems in Odia journalism. To be able to do a podcast on him is my honour. Hope you like this podcast.
2022-01-1112 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishDr. Prafulla Kar Special Podcast | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. PatraShri / Dr. Prafulla Kar (born 16 February 1939) is an Oriya musician, singer, lyricist, writer and columnist. He has received Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2015 for his contribution in the field of arts. Sri Prafulla Kar is one of the most notable figures in the field of music and has created many beautiful and legendary songs in the Odia Music Industry. It is a privilege to be able to do a podcast about him.
2021-12-2510 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishGeneral Bipin Rawat Special Podcast | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. PatraGeneral Bipin Rawat (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021. Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as the 57th and last Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 26th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. His sudden demise has shook the country for he was a very valuable contributor to our defence & to the safety of our...
2021-12-1312 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishBarister Utkala Gaurav Madhusudan Das | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. Patra #OdiaPodcastMadhusudan Das (28 April 1848 – 4 February 1934) was an Indian lawyer and social reformer, who founded Utkal Sammilani in 1903 to campaign for the unification of Odisha along with its social and industrial development. He was one of the main persons, helping in the creation of Orissa Province (present-day Odisha, India), which was established on 1 April 1936. He was also the first graduate and advocate of Orissa. He is also known as Kulabruddha (Grand Old Man), Madhu Babu, and Utkala Gouraba (Pride of Utkal). In Odisha, his birthday is celebrated as the Lawyers' Day on 28 April. He is a prominent name, not just in Od...
2021-12-0714 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishYoungest freedom fighter of the world - Sahid Baji Rout | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. Patra #OdiaPodcastThe youngest patriot of 12 years of age Baji Rout fondly called as Bajia sacrificed his life for the cause of his motherland. Sahid Baji Rout was born in October 5th 1926 at Nilakanthapur village in Dhenkanal District in a poor Khandayat family. Our Indian history is filled with such stories that really need to come out. We MUST know how our freedom fighters have fought for India and that includes a 12 year old kid who sacrificed his life to defend his motherland. This is a story of true patriotism, something that all Indians should remember and also pass on.
2021-11-2210 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishIndian Revolutionary Udham Singh | Based on a True story | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. Patra #OdiaPodcastJallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and ‘memorial of national importance’ in Amritsar, India, preserved in the memory of those wounded and killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that occurred on the site on the festival of Baisakhi, 13 April 1919. It houses a museum, gallery and a number of memorial structures. This story is a part of our history and marks a dark day because of the brutality that this incident held. While we tend to take our independence for granted, this story will be a reminder as to how many people literally sacrificed their lives for the independence that we a...
2021-11-0911 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishDiwali Special Podcast | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. PatraWishing you all a very Happy Diwali.
Aap Sabko Deepawali ki Shubhakaamnaayein.
Aapana Samastanku Deepabali ra Subhechha.
Diwali - The festival of lights is here and there is so much history and learnings behind this beautiful festival that I have shared in this podcast. Each and every spiritual festival has its own story and relevance and in this podcast I have shared the same about Diwali. If you like my podcast, do follow my podcast series to get notified about my upcoming content.
2021-11-0109 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishJallianwala Bagh Hatyakaand | Based on a True story | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. Patra #OdiaPodcastJallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and ‘memorial of national importance’ in Amritsar, India, preserved in the memory of those wounded and killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that occurred on the site on the festival of Baisakhi, 13 April 1919. It houses a museum, gallery and a number of memorial structures. This story is a part of our history and marks a dark day because of the brutality that this incident held. While we tend to take our independence for granted, this story will be a reminder as to how many people literally sacrificed their lives for the independence that we a...
2021-10-2710 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishOdia Aadikabi Sarala Das | The Retired Engineer Podcast series by J.C. Patra #OdiaPodcastSarala Das was one of the great scholars of Odia literature whose work formed a perennial source of information for succeeding generations.He is also Known as “Adikabi” and “Sudramuni”. He was the first scholar who wrote his works in Odia in the 15th century AD. He was born at Kanakavati Patana, known as Kanakapura, one of the Sidhikshetras in Jagatsinghpur District. The life of Sarala Das is very obscure. His early name was Siddheswar Parida, later he was known as Sarala Das by the boon of goddess Sarala.
There is a story, which tells us that One day Sidh...
2021-10-1810 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishDURGA POOJA SPECIAL PODCAST | The Retired Engineer Podcast Series by J.C PatraMaa Durga is the perfect epitome of power, strength, patience & wisdom. There is a huge history behind the celebration of #Navratri & #DurgaPooja which I have shared in this podcast. Hindu Goddesses have taught and shown us many a times that being a woman is being the most powerful in this world. In this podcast, I have shared how Maa Durga defeated Mahishasur after a long battle that went on for 9 days. I have also described the relevance of the 9 days of Navratri and the relevance of each colour associated with each day. It's important for us to learn everything...
2021-10-1416 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishWomen Power Ft. Sneha Dubey | The Retired Engineer Podcast Series by J.C PatraNavratri or Durga Pooja celebration is all about Women Power and empowerment, when Maa Durga defeated the evil Mahishasur with her power & wisdom. A country or our world cannot grow without women empowerment. A perfect example of an empowered, enlightened and a wise woman Sneha Dubey, is what we are going to talk about today. She represented India at the United Nations General Assembly and her speech made a massive impact not just in India but worldwide. Her response to Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan made a huge impact at the world level and the statements put forth by...
2021-10-1109 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & Englishଠାକୁରଙ୍କ ଆଧ୍ୟାତ୍ମିକ ଜୀବନ - The Retired Engineer Podcast Series by J.C PatraSri Sri Thakur Anukul Chandra - I have read and learnt about him and his values throughout my childhood days in the 60s. Jaleshwar, a village near the borders of Odisha & West Bengal, is my village. We grew up there and while I was growing up, my father & mother used to keep reading his spiritual books and passed on the wisdom and knowledge to us. It is an important part of what I am today. Thakur and his life is full of learnings and one podcast is just like one drop of water from a vast ocean or even...
2021-09-2715 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & Englishଶ୍ରଦ୍ଧାଞ୍ଜଳି ମନୋରମା ମହାପାତ୍ର - Shradhaanjali Manorama Mohapatra - The Retired Engineer Podcast Series by J.C PatraEminent litterateur and former editor of Odia daily The Samaja, Manorama Mohapatra, who passed away at the SCB Medical College and Hospital on Saturday evening, is one of the most unfortunate events that happened last week. One Podcast is nothing as compared to her life history and her contribution, but I still thought of recording one Odia podcast to pay my respects and tribute and to also share how great Manorama Mohapatra was. Infact, it is necessary for each and every Odia person to know about her and feel proud to be from the same state as hers...
2021-09-1908 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishGaneshanka Janma Itihasa | The Retired Engineer Podcast Series by J.C PatraWith Ganesh Chaturthi, I thought of covering a very interesting story on Ganesh Ji's life, especially his birth and the lessons we can learn from this short story. The history and stories of our Gods have many life lessons which we generally forget because of our busy difficult lives but these are lessons that should stay with us all our lives as they are important life lessons. Hence with the onset of the auspicious time of #GaneshChaturthi, this English translation of my #OdiaPodcast would share a story as well as wisdom in the form of life lessons. Those who...
2021-09-1307 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & Englishଗଣେଶଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମ ଇତିହାସ | Ganeshanka Janma Itihasa | The Retired Engineer Podcast Series by J.C PatraWith Ganesh Chaturthi coming in, I thought of covering a very interesting story on Ganesh Ji's life, especially his birth and the lessons we can learn from this short story. The history and stories of our Gods have many life lessons which we generally forget because of our busy difficult lives but these are lessons that should stay with us all our lives as they are important life lessons. Hence with the onset of the auspicious time of #GaneshChaturthi, this #OdiaPodcast would share a story as well as wisdom in the form of life lessons. Those who already know...
2021-09-0608 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishGuru Mahima - In EnglishIn this podcast, I have shared the importance of Guru in our lives in my own words and based on my understanding. Guru Pooja is an occasion celebrated in India that respects Gurus (Teachers) & celebrates their existence in our lives. This is the English translation of the first podcast "GURU MAHIMA" uploaded a few days ago on the beautiful occasion of Guru Pooja. Follow my podcast channel for many such informative podcasts coming your way soon.
2021-08-0605 min
The Retired Engineer - A podcast series in Odia & EnglishGuru Mahima - In OdiaGuru Purnima, a perfect day to start with my new beautiful journey as a podcaster. I am new here and still trying to figure out a lot of things about podcasts and how it works. In this podcast, I have shared the importance of Guru in our lives in my own words and based on my understanding. It is an occasion celebrated in India that respects Gurus (Teachers) & celebrates their existence in our lives. This podcast is in Odia (My mother tongue) but I would be doing an English translation of the same podcast soon. Stay tuned.
2021-07-2406 min