13th Berhampur Book Fair inaugurated

BERHAMPUR: Thirteenth Berhampur Book Fair was inaugurated at the St. Stephens Church ground in the city on Sunday evening and will continue till Jan. 31st. This book fair is said to be one of the largest book fairs in Eastern India. It was inaugurated by noted academician, literary personality and major exponent of Indian philosophy in Orissa, Prof. Hrudananda Ray. A large number of publishers and book sellers are taking part in this book fair. According to Pramod Panda, a member of the organising committee of the book fair said they have put extra stress on promoting Oriya literature through this book fair. All major publishers of Oriya literature are taking part in this book fair, he said. There has also been special stalls for spiritual books. The Sri Jagannath temple of Puri and Taratarini Hill Shrine of Ganjam have also opened up their stalls to exhibit and sell books. A stage and open air auditorium are also part of this book fair. Literary seminars, poetry recital sessions and traditional cultural shows would be organized here every evening said Pramod Panda, the secretary of the Berhampur Pustak Mela Samity, the organizer of this book fair.

Source: The Hindu