Publisher
Swayamprava Parhi
Sector-3/177, Niladrivihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Phone: 9438189779
Email: editorsamadhwani@gmail.com/
samadhwaniprakashana@gmail.com
Editorial Board
1- Chief Editor: Swayamprava Parhi (Vocal Artist and Cultural Journalist)
Address: Sector-3/177, Niladrivihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Phone: 9438189779
Email: editorsamadhwani@gmail.com / editorswayamprava@gmail.com
2- Prof. Swadhinananda Pattnayak (Chairman, Samadhwani Sanskrutika Gabeshana Kendra)
Address: GEM PALACE APARTMENT, flat 3A,
Plot number 31, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar 75100
Phone: 99370 40165
Email: swadhin.pattanayak@gmail.com
3- Prof. Birendra Nayak – Retd. Prof of Mathematics, Utkal University, Vanivihar, Editor, Tribal Tribune, Social Scientist
Address: 64 Saraswati Kunja, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar, Pin: 751030
Phone: 9438015056
E-mail: bknatuu@gmail.com
4- Sudhir Pattnaik – Lyricist, and People’s Science Activist, Chief-Editor, thesamadrusti.com
Address: Phase-VII, At/Po: Sailashree Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 751021.
Phone: 9437019395
Email: sp9437019395@gmail.com
5- Dr Sumitra Patel – Retd. Reader of Mathematics
Address: GEM PALACE APARTMENT, flat 3A,
Plot number 31, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar 75100
Phone:
Email:
6- Dr Usharani Acharjya – Retd. Prof. Bhanjavihar
Address: At- Ramachandrapur, Po-Dura, Dist-Ganjam, Pin-760010
Mob: 9937615425 | 9827694426
Email ID: ura_zl@rediffmail.com
7- Dr Bidhuprabha Ratha – Writer, Social and Literary personality
8- Dr Namita Sarangi – Retd. Reader SCS College Puri
9- Nabin Kumar Parida – Retd. Principal, Utkal Sangeeta Mahavidyalay, Writer, Theatre Artist
Address: B, 6/10, Indira Co-housing Colony. P.O.: Sisupalghar. Dist: Khurdha, Odisha. PIN:-751002.
Email ID:- nabinparida78@gmail.com
Telephone no:-9437468780.
10 – Kesaranjan Pradhan – Theatre Director, Writer, and Folk Cultural Researcher
LOO NATAK ASHRAM, AT/P.O. MAHULPALI
VIA. RAJBORASAMBAR, DIST. BARGARH, PIN- 768036, ODISHA.
Phone: 94373 93736
Email: kesharanjan@gmail.com
11- Dr Kirtan Narayan Parhi – Musicologist and Linguist
Address: HIG-85, PHASE-I, KANAN VIHAR, PATIA, BHUBANESWAR-751031, ODISHA, INDIA. Mo: 9437204984
E-MAIL: parhikirtan@gmail.com
12 – Dr Sudhir Kumar Sahu – Head, Department of Odia, Jamshedpur Women’s University
Address: Head, Department of Odia, Jamshedpur Women’s University, Bistupur Campus, Kharkhai Link Road,
Bistupur, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 831001.
Phone: 94307 18658
Email: sudhirsahitya@gmail.com
13 – Dr Gopinath Bag – Assistant Professor, Department of Odia, Sambalpur University
Address: Department of Odia, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha – 768019
Phone No: 93486 24675
Email: baggopinath88@gmail.com
14- Rajib Sagaria – Journalist, Writer, Culture Critique
Address: At/Po- Bangomunda, Dist- Balangir, Pin:- 767040
Phone: 77499 54327
Email ID: rajibs68@gmail.com
15- Jayashree Sahu – Writer, Culture Critic
Address: Lecturer in English, Sohela College, Baragarh
Phone: No- 9861522616
Email: jayshreesahu232@gmail.com
16- Dr Samidha Vedabala – Sitarist, Assistant Professor, Department of Music, Sikkim University
Address: Assistant Professor, Department of Music, Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, 737102)
Phone: 78728 91013
Email: svedabala@cus.ac.in
17 – Dr Ajit Kumar Muni – Folk Theatre researcher, Writer and Lecturer in Odia, Aska Science College, Aska, Ganjam
Address: At – Kirtipur, Po – Narendrapur, Via – Pittalo, Dist – Ganjam, State – Odisha, Pin – 761103
Mo – 9438662867/6370615300
Email – ajitkumarmuni2@gmail.com
18 – Sambhab Kumar – History Researcher
Address: J-7/1, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar- 751013
Email: sambhabkumar99@gmail.com
Editorial Support Team
1- Sumana Ghoshal (Bengali to Odia Translation)
2- Laxmidhar Murmu (Proofreader)
3- Reema Sahu (Research Assistant)
4- Bani Sing (DTP)
SAMADHWANI EDITORIAL POLICY
Empowering Voices, Preserving Heritage
OUR VISION (ଆମର ଦୃଷ୍ଟିକୋଣ)
We create a platform where culture becomes a force for social transformation:
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- Amplify marginalised voices through art, music, and storytelling
- Promote peace, equality, and solidarity across all communities
- Celebrate the inherent dignity and talent of every individual
- Challenge social divisions through cultural coexistence
WHAT WE PUBLISH
Content Categories
Cultural Heritage: Folk, Traditional and contemporary: art, music, dance, theatre, literature
Oral History: Village stories, folk traditions, forgotten knowledge systems
Social Issues: Caste, gender, regional disparities, and social justice
Profiles & Interviews: Artists, thinkers, writers, unsung heroes
Research & Documentation: Food history, Hills, Streams, River, Maritime history, field reports, ecological knowledge, linguistic studies
Event Coverage: Workshops, festivals, cultural celebrations
କ’ଣ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରାଯିବ
ବିଷୟ ବିଭାଗ ଗୁଡ଼ିକ
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ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ଐତିହ୍ୟ
ଲୋକକଳା, ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଓ ସମକାଳୀନ କଳା; ସଙ୍ଗୀତ, ନୃତ୍ୟ, ନାଟକ, ସାହିତ୍ୟ -
ମୌଖିକ ଇତିହାସ (ଓରାଲ୍ ହିଷ୍ଟ୍ରି)
ଗାଁର କଥାକାହାଣୀ, ଲୋକ ସଂସ୍କୃତି, ଭୁଲିଯାଇଥିବା କୃଷି ଓ ବ୍ୟବହାରିକ ଜ୍ଞାନ ପଦ୍ଧତି -
ସାମାଜିକ ବିଷୟବସ୍ତୁ
ଜାତି, ଲିଙ୍ଗ, ଆଞ୍ଚଳିକ ବିଷମତା ଓ ସାମାଜିକ ନ୍ୟାୟ ପ୍ରସଙ୍ଗ -
ପ୍ରୋଫାଇଲ୍ ଓ ସାକ୍ଷାତ୍କାର
କଳାକାର, ଚିନ୍ତକ, ଲେଖକ ଓ ଅପରିଚିତ ନାୟକ-ନାୟିକା -
ଗବେଷଣା ଓ ଡକ୍ୟୁମେଣ୍ଟେସନ୍
ଖାଦ୍ୟ ଇତିହାସ, ପାହାଡ଼, ଝରଣା, ନଦୀ, ସମୁଦ୍ର ଓ ନୌ-ଇତିହାସ; ଗାଁରୁ ରିପୋର୍ଟ, ପରିବେଶୀୟ ଜ୍ଞାନ, ଭାଷାଗତ ଅଧ୍ୟୟନ -
କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ କଭରେଜ୍
କର୍ମଶାଳା, ଉତ୍ସବ, ପର୍ବପର୍ବାଣୀ ଓ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ଆୟୋଜନ
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (ଦାଖଲ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶନାମା)
Who Can Submit?
Everyone! Students, teachers, researchers, artists, villagers, activists – anyone passionate about Odia culture and social justice.
Language
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- Primary: Odia (Unicode preferred)
- Also welcome: Bilingual (Odia-English), regional dialects
Content Types & Length
Articles/Essays: 800 –2,000 words – Research, analysis, opinion
Village Histories: 500–1,500 words – Ama Gaan Ama Jeeban format
Short Stories: 2,000–3,000 words – Fiction, memoir, folklore
Photo Essays: 10–20 images + 300 words – Visual documentation
Audio/Video: 5–15 minutes – Folk songs, interviews, performances
Format Requirements
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- Text: MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF in Unicode Odia
- Images: JPG/PNG, minimum 1920x1080px
- Audio: MP3, clear recording
- Video: MP4, smartphone quality acceptable
What Makes a Strong Submission?
Original work (unpublished elsewhere)
Authentic voice (personal experience valued)
Clear connection to Odia culture or social issues
Proper attribution (cite sources, credit interviewees)
Respectful tone (honour all cast, religion and communities)
What We Don’t Accept
✗ Plagiarized content
✗ Hate speech or discriminatory language
✗ Commercial advertisements
✗ Political propaganda
✗ Content violating copyright laws
SUBMISSION PROCESS (କିପରି ଦାଖଲ କରିବେ)
Step 1: Prepare Your Work
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- Write-Type/record (Audio-Video) your content
- Add your name, contact, and village/institution
- Include a 2-line bio (optional for students)
Step 2: Submit
Email: editorsamadhwani@gmail.com / editorswayamprava@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 9438189779
Subject Line: “Submission – [Type] – [Your Name]”
OR
Google Form for students/interns: https://bit.ly/4qyGGtf
Step 3: What Happens Next?
| Timeline | What We Do |
| Within 7 days | Acknowledgment sent |
| Within 30 days | Review completed for online content |
| Within 90 days | Decision for print magazine |
Step 4: Review & Feedback
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- Accepted: Published with your byline + bio
- Needs Revision: Constructive feedback provided
- Not Suitable: Brief explanation given
EDITORIAL PROCESS (ସମ୍ପାଦନା ପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା)
Who Reviews Your Work?
Editorial and Peer Review Board: Experts in culture, literature, history, and social issues
Community Reviewers: Teachers, elders, field researchers
Editing Guidelines
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- We edit for clarity, grammar, and factual accuracy
- Your core message remains unchanged
- You’ll see major edits before publication (for print)
- Minor corrections (typos, formatting) done without notification
Your Rights
Credit: Your name always appears (unless you request anonymity)
Recognition: Certificate for students and Researchers
Portfolio: Use published work for academic/professional purposes
Our Rights
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- First Publication: Samadhwani publishes first
- Archival Use: Content stored in our digital archive
- Multimedia Adaptation: May convert text to audio/video
- Republication: With your permission, we may republish in anthologies
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES (ବିଶେଷ ସୁଯୋଗ)
For Students
Internship Credit: Partner with NEP 2020 colleges for academic credit
Young Historian Certificate: For outstanding village documentation
Magazine Cover Feature: Top submissions get highlighted
Mentorship: Guidance from experienced writers/researchers
For Researchers
Co-Publication: Joint bylines with the Samadhwani team
Data Access: Use our archive for academic research
Conference Presentations: Support for presenting findings
Collaboration: Partner on long-term documentation projects
For Community Members
Oral History Projects: We help document your village
Audio Submissions: Can’t write? Record your story!
Translation Help: We assist with Odia translation
Literary Archives: Share old photos, documents, letters
ETHICAL STANDARDS (ନୈତିକ ମାନଦଣ୍ଡ)
Our Commitments
Dignity: Honour the experiences of all communities
Inclusion: Actively seek marginalised voices
Accuracy: Verify facts, correct errors promptly
Privacy: Protect identities when requested
Consent: Always get permission for photos/names
What We Expect from You
Honesty: Clearly state if the content is opinion vs. fact
Attribution: Credit all sources, interviewees, and photographers
Respect: Avoid stereotypes and prejudiced language
Disclosure: Mention any conflicts of interest
PUBLICATION SCHEDULE (ପ୍ରକାଶନ ସମୟସୂଚୀ)
Online (Website/Social Media)
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- Frequency: 2-3 articles per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
- Multimedia: Audio/video content every Friday
- Theme-Based: Monthly focus (e.g., “Water Heritage” in May)
Print Magazine
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- Frequency: Quarterly (April, July, October, January)
- Submission Deadline: 45 days before release
- Content: Long-form research, essays, photo features
Podcast
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- Frequency: Weekly (every Friday)/ Availability of content
- Format: Discussion, Interviews, Storytelling, Oral histories, Poetry readings
- Duration: 15-30 minutes
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- EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE (ସ୍ୱାଧୀନତା)
What Guides Us
Mission-Driven: Content aligns with Samadhwani’s vision
Community-Centred: Village voices over urban elites
Non-Partisan: No political party affiliations
Non-Commercial: No paid content or advertisements
Transparent: Editorial decisions openly communicated
What Doesn’t Influence Us
✗ Political pressure
✗ Corporate sponsorship
✗ Personal bias
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (ସାଧାରଣ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ)
Q: I’m a student with no writing experience. Can I still contribute?
A: Absolutely! We provide templates, examples, and mentorship. Start with a simple village story.
Q: Can I submit in my local dialect (Sambalpuri/Kalahandi/Ganjami)?
A: Yes! Dialect content is highly valued. We’ll add standard Odia translation if needed.
Q: I recorded my grandmother singing. Is that enough?
A: Perfect! Send the audio with her name, age, village, and song context (2-3 lines).
Q: Do I get paid for submissions?
A: Samadhwani is a volunteer-run organisation with no external funding. We offer recognition, certificates, and portfolio-building opportunities instead of payment.
Q: Can I submit the same content to other publications?
A: After we publish, yes. Just mention “First published in Samadhwani” when republishing elsewhere.
Q: What if my submission is rejected?
A: We provide feedback on why and suggestions for improvement. You can revise and resubmit!
Q: How do I cite Samadhwani content in my research?
A: Format: Author Name. “Article Title.” Samadhwani, Date Published, Print Magazine has ISSN number.
CONTACT US (ଯୋଗାଯୋଗ)
Editorial Team:
📧 Email: editorsamadhwani@gmail.com / editorswayamprava@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: 9438189779
🌐 Website: www.samadhwani.com
📘 Facebook:
Internship Coordination:
📧 Email: editorsamadhwani@gmail.com / editorswayamprava@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: 9438189779
Research Collaboration:
📧 Email: editorsamadhwani@gmail.com / editorswayamprava@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: 9438189779
FINAL MESSAGE (ଶେଷ ସନ୍ଦେଶ)
Samadhwani believes every village has a story, every song holds history, and every voice matters.
Whether you’re a student documenting your village for the first time, a researcher preserving endangered knowledge, or an elder sharing memories, your contribution helps build Odisha’s living cultural archive.
ଆମେ ଅପେକ୍ଷା କରୁଛୁ ଆପଣଙ୍କ କାହାଣୀ ପାଇଁ।
We’re waiting for your story.