Udayapur Library is located around 27 km distance from Nayagarh Town. The Banchhanidhi Pathagara, Sri Aurobinda Sangrahalaya, and the Jadumani Sahitya Sansada were established by the late Dasarathi Pattnaik (known as Dasia Aja) in the nondescript village of Udayapur, in the culturally rich district of Nayagarh. It is a centre for pilgrims and lovers of literature and culture. Well-known scholars from all over the world have visited the institute.
The Dasarathi Pattanaik museum has about 500,000 books in 30 different languages and dictionaries in 30 languages. The Udayapur library has a rich collection of more than 65,000 magazines. The museum has 42 sections and includes rare sculptures, minerals, art, handicrafts, armors, coins, and postage stamps and More than 5,000 palm-leaf manuscripts, including rare texts and illustrated leaves depicting epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, astrology, Ayurveda, tantra, and more
- For lovers of literature, Odisha heritage, and Indian history, this place is a rare gem.
- Unique collectables such as moon rocks, prehistoric fossils, and historical manuscripts make the museum exceptional, even globally.
- A rich gallery of coins, sculptures, armour, tribal memorabilia, and traditional art & craft pieces like Pattachitra
- The Dasarathi Pattanaik Museum and Udayapur Library is more than just a museum; it’s the life’s work of a passionate individual, housing priceless literary, archaeological, and cultural treasures in a tranquil rural setting. Whether you’re a researcher, poet, tourist, or casual visitor, you’ll find yourself immersed in the soul of Odisha.
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