Bhubaneswar: The mortal remains of eminent Odia litterateur Padma Shri Rajat Kar was consigned to flames with full state honours at Swargadwar of Puri on Monday.
Kar breathed his last on Sunday following a cardiac arrest. He was 87.
Kar complained of uneasiness and was rushed to a private hospital by his family members where he was declared dead.
He was conferred with Padma Shri in 2021 for his contribution in the field of education and literature. A veteran commentator of Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri for the last six decades, his contribution for the dying art of Pala in Odisha was immense.
A prolific writer, he was also a motivational speaker, poet, a radio personality and literary critic. He has written seven non-fiction books and several books on Sri Jagannath culture. Besides, he was also well-known for his writings on Upendra Bhanja literature. He was also an efficient administrator and worked for many years in the education department.
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