Sai Suredra
Sai, Suredra -Revolutionary leader, rebelled against the British rule. in India during the great uprising of 1857 . Born in 1794 at Khinda in the Chauhana dynasty of Sambalpur areas - was arresed and put in Hazaribagh jail, released by the revolutionaries. With the backing of the people he continued to fight till he was arrested and was awarded life sentence - died in the Asurgargh jail at the age of ninety on 18 Feb 1884. A great patriot, symbol of courage and dedication.
Kusana coins of first century AD contain the images of Siva. The Pasupata sect founded by Lakulisa appeared in coastal Orissan temples. The. Mattamayura sect of Saivism prevailed in western Orissa. The Asanapata stone inscription of Keonjhar contains beautiful image.
