Pragyan Mohanty

Arnapurna Moharana:an Oral History of a Freedom Fighter of Odisha Pragyan Mohanty

Kalinga is a land of many couragious daughters who fought for freedom in an equal footing with men in very orthodox and unequal times. When the whole nation was fighting for freedom of the mother land women were fighting for freedom of both the mother land and the mother,is the true essence of this book. Through the interview of the legendary Arnapurna Devi the struggle of odisha and the strugle of the women of the land against the foriegn power and against the patriarchal mind set of millions. Brave ladies like Arnapurna Devi were path breakers who led women not only towards freedom but also paved the path of equality for future generations by making a tremendous effort in trying to abolish exploatation and subjugation of women in the society. A triumph by a legend whose story unfolds in this very special book that is a salutation for this great soul.