Dash Benhur
Odia writer
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Jitendra Narayan Dash (birth 3 August 1953),[1] who writes under the pseudonym of Dash Benhur is a Sahitya Akademi award winner writer from Odisha. He was born in Khandapada in Nayagarh district, Odisha.[2] He retired as the Principal of Samanta Chandra Sekhara College, Puri. He is a founder member of Aama Odisha.[3]
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| Born | Jitendra Narayan Dash 3 August 1953 |
| Occupation | Lecturer |
| Language | Odia |
| Alma mater | Utkal University |
| Notable awards | Sahitya akademi Bal award |
| Spouse | Jayanti Panda |
Works
He is the author of more than 100 books, including 15 collections of short-stories.[4]
Children's literature
- The Puduga king & other stories, 2013
- Unforgettable Stories, 2007
- A Basket of Stories (Stories), 2005
- The Story of Maita (Novel), 2005
- Manu and the Sparrow (Story), 2001
- Play Fun with Riddles (Riddles), 2001
- My Pet Poetry Book (Poem), 2001
- All Time Rhymes for Children, 2001
- Rhymes for Little Reema, 2001
Short stories
- Kaanduri and Other Stories, 2015
- Gandhi Tales from Odisha, 2013
- Alms and other stories, 2008
- The Tribute and other stories, 2006
- The Drawing and other stories, 1987
Novel
- Pagadi purusha,2015