Dr. Kirtan Narayan Parhi, a distinguished musicologist and linguist, is renowned for his profound contributions to the field of music and language. Fluent in Odia, Sanskrit, Hindi, and English, Dr. Parhi holds a Sangit Praveen in Vocal Music and an honorary D.Litt. in Art and Music. His passion for collecting rare texts and palm-leaf manuscripts has greatly facilitated research works. A prolific writer of lyrical poems, he also excels in singing, composing, and directing music. Dr. Parhi has established and revived music institutes across Odisha, teaching both practical and theoretical aspects of music, along with its history and philosophy. An approved singer and lyricist of All India Radio since the mid-90s, he has directed and performed in numerous public functions and has been honored with prestigious awards, including the ‘Bhubaneswar Pustakamela Sammana’ and the ‘Niranjan Das Bhasa Sammana’ for his invaluable contributions to Odishi music and the Odia language.