Atombapu Sharma

Atombapu Sharma (died 1963) also known as Pandit Raja Atombapu Sharma was a Manipuri Brahmin Sanskrit scholar,[1] a Vaishnava, also versed in astronomy and astrology, a journalist and social reformer from Manipur, India.[2] He is considered as "The Doyen of Journalism in Manipur".[3][4]

Works

Atombapu launched the first daily newspaper in Manipur “The Dainik Manipur Patrika” in 1933 and Thongbam Gokulchandra Singh was employed as the editor.[5] He also played an important role in promoting Sankirtana movement in Manipur and authored many books.[6] His other contributions include promotion of journalism, politics, arts and culture and other aspects of Manipur.[7][8][9]

He also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Manipuri dance in 1963.[10]

References
  1. Sanajaoba, N. (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Manipur, Past and Present. Mittal Publications. p. 384. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  2. Parratt, J. (2005). Wounded Land: Politics and Identity in Modern Manipur. Mittal Publications. p. 21. ISBN 978-81-8324-053-6. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  3. "Pundit Raja Atombapu; Doyen of Journalism in Manipur". ManipurFact. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  4. "58th death anniversary of Panditraj Atombapu observed". Imphal Free Press. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  5. "Pundit Raja Atombapu; Doyen of Journalism in Manipur". 2 September 2021.
  6. "Internet Archive Search: creator:"Sharma, Atombapu"". Internet Archive. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  7. "Floral tributes mark Panditraj Atombapu death anniversary in Imphal". Imphal Free Press. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  8. Bandopadhay, Sruti (18 July 2008). "Dance: The tool of Sanskritisation process in Manipur » Ausdance". Ausdance. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  9. Kothari, Sunil (9 May 2019). "A dance historian's notes on how the Natyashastra was mastered". The Asian Age. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  10. "Sangeet Natak Academi Awardees". E-Pao. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
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