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Drawing Class 6, 7, 8 Surabhi 26

My Language, My Pride – Odia (ମୋ ଭାଷା, ମୋ ଗର୍ବ)

Rooted in history and carried forward by youth, this artwork celebrates the classical heritage of the Odia language. From ancient palm-leaf manuscripts and temple architecture to classical dance and modern classrooms, the Odia script acts as the thread connecting Odisha's cultural soul.

By Stageo Editorial Published 2 Oct 2026
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Description

  • Central Theme: A large, intricately decorated open Odia book forms the heart of the artwork, symbolising the rich literary heritage of Odisha. Spiraling upward from its pages are vibrant, flying Odia alphabets (ଅ, ଆ, ଇ, ଈ, ଉ, etc.) representing the living, dynamic spirit of the mother tongue.

  • Cultural Heritage of Odisha:

  • Top Left: A clean, architectural sketch of the world-famous Konark Sun Temple wheel and chariot structure.

  • Top Right: The revered Puri Jagannath Temple alongside colourful depictions of the Holy Trinity—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.

  • Performing Arts & Ancient Roots:

  • Middle Right: A graceful Odissi dancer dressed in traditional red-and-blue silk attire and silver filigree jewellery, striking a classical pose.

  • Bottom Right: A tied traditional palm-leaf manuscript (ତାଳପତ୍ର ପୋଥି / Talapatra Pothi), honouring Odisha’s ancient scriptural history.

  • Next Generation:

  • Bottom Left: A cheerful school student sitting on a floor mat, deeply engaged in reading an Odia literature textbook, reflecting pride and curiosity in learning her mother tongue.

  • Artistic Borders & Details:

  • The edges feature traditional Pattachitra-inspired floral borders, dancing peacocks, and folk decorative patterns framing the warm cream-yellow background.