Legend has it that he was born in Kenduli Sashan in Odisha during the 12th century AD. An amateur percussionist as a kid, he always had an appreciation for music and poetry. Losing both parents at a young age, he managed to complete basic education as a Brahmin, before 1/4

leaving behind is possessions and heading to Purushottama (modern day Puri area) to lead an ascetic life. It was here, where under the blessings of Lord Jagannath, he set up to compose one of the greatest epics and works of poetry in Sanskrit, Gita Govinda. Organized into 2/4

twelve chapters, Gita Govinda describes the relationship of Krishna and gopis, in particularly Radha. The contribution of Gita Govinda to the growth of Hinduism through the Bhakti movement is often under looked. Such was the popularity of his works amongst the masses that 3/4

two of his hyms also became a part of Guru Granth Sahib. It was because of him that tales of Radha Krishna became a part of Indian folklore forever. He is Jayadev. He is Kalinga! 4/4

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