Purnamasi Jani (born 1944) also known as Tadisaru Bai is a poet, social activist from Odisha. She has composed over 50,000 devotional songs in Kui, Odia and Sanskrit. In 2021, she was awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government.[1]
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![]() Purnamasi Jani receiving Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind | |
Born | Purnamasi Jani 1944 Odisha |
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Devotional music |
Awards | Padma Shri (2021) |
Jani was born 1944 in Charipada village under Khajuripada block of Kandhamal district.[2]
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