Kishorechandrananda Champu

“Kishorechandrananda Champu,” edited by Dr. Krushna Charan Behera, is a significant work in Odia literature .A “Champu” is a unique literary form that blends both prose and poetry, a style prevalent in classical Indian literature, including Odia. Kabisurya Baladev Ratha’s “Kishorechandrananda Champu” is considered one of his best works, particularly noted for its emotional depth and its contribution to the Riti school of Sanskrit literature. It is often regarded as a decorative depiction of the themes found in Jayadeva’s “Gita Govinda,” focusing on the divine love of Radha and Krishna.