Atombapu Sharma Explained

Atombapu Sharma (died 1963) also known as Pandit Raja Atombapu Sharma was a Manipuri Brahmin Sanskrit scholar,[1] a Vaishnava, also versed in astronomy and astrology, a journalist and social reformer from Manipur, India.[2] He is considered as "The Doyen of Journalism in Manipur".[3] [4]

Works

Atombapu launched the first daily newspaper in Manipur “The Dainik Manipur Patrika” in 1933 and Thongbam Gokulchandra Singh was employed as the editor.[5] He also played an important role in promoting Sankirtana movement in Manipur and authored many books.[6] His other contributions include promotion of journalism, politics, arts and culture and other aspects of Manipur.[7] [8] [9]

He also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri dance in 1963.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sanajaoba, N. . Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization . Mittal Publications . Manipur, Past and Present . v. 4 . 1988 . 978-81-7099-853-2 . 24 July 2022 . 384.
  2. Book: Parratt, J. . Wounded Land: Politics and Identity in Modern Manipur . Mittal Publications . 2005 . 978-81-8324-053-6 . 24 July 2022 . 21.
  3. Web site: Pundit Raja Atombapu; Doyen of Journalism in Manipur . ManipurFact . 2 September 2021 . 24 July 2022.
  4. Web site: 58th death anniversary of Panditraj Atombapu observed . Imphal Free Press . 24 July 2022 . 24 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Pundit Raja Atombapu; Doyen of Journalism in Manipur . 2 September 2021 .
  6. Web site: Internet Archive Search: creator:"Sharma, Atombapu" . Internet Archive . 14 January 2022 . 24 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Floral tributes mark Panditraj Atombapu death anniversary in Imphal . Imphal Free Press . 24 July 2022 . 24 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Bandopadhay . Sruti . Dance: The tool of Sanskritisation process in Manipur » Ausdance . Ausdance . 18 July 2008 . 24 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Kothari . Sunil . A dance historian's notes on how the Natyashastra was mastered . The Asian Age . 9 May 2019 . 24 July 2022.
  10. News: Sangeet Natak Academi Awardees. E-Pao. 30 December 2022.

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