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Dr. Anam Behera
Name: Dr. Anam Behera
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Qualification: M A: Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA) M.A: History (Modern India) Ph.D. (AIHCA)
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Field Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Odisha.

Archaeology of Odisha with reference to Chalcolithic culture and Herostone of Odisha.

M A: Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA)
M.A: History (Modern India)
Ph.D. (AIHCA)

Lecturer August 2004 continuing…
Research Scholar January, 2003-2004
Lecturer August 2004 continuing…
Part of the Departmental Excavation Project at Norisho 2009-13
  • Applied Science in Archaeology
  • Pre-History
  • Proto-History of India
  • Art and Architecture of Odisha
  • Economic History of Ancient India

Journal Publication
International and National


  • Discovery of New Archaeological Sites Around Chilika and Its Probable Interaction with South India: Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh
    , Proceedings of the Forty-Seventh Session, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Gudur-24, ISSN: 2320-057X, UGC-CARE Listed, 01.01.2025.

  • Fresh Appraisal of the Existing Narrative on the Kalinga and South East Asia with New Findings
    , Proceedings of the Forty-Sixth Session, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Visakhapatnam-24, ISSN: 2320-057X, UGC-CARE Listed, 2024.

  • The Tradition, Place Name and Archaeological Discovery on Daya Valley to Chilika Lake
    , Quarterly Journal of The Mythic Society, Vol. 115, No. 2, ISSN: 0047-8555, April–June 2024.

  • Arjunesvara Siva Temple at Mukundavidyadharapura
    , Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. LXII, No. 1 & 2, ISSN: 0474-7269, Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar, 2024.

  • Is Hantsura, Boitabhanga and Gadabangar Sites the Centres of Maritime Activities of the Past in Kushabhadra Dhanua River System, Puri, Odisha?
    , Madhya Bharati – Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 83, No. 6, ISSN: 0974-0066, Dr. Harisingh Gour University, pp. 7–9, January–June 2023.

  • Ramanidhi Temple at Ramesvara
    , Quarterly Journal of The Mythic Society, Vol. 114, No. 3, ISSN: 0047-8555, pp. 88–93, July–September 2023.

  • Stupa Built by Asoka Inspired from Megalithic Burial of South India
    , Quarterly Journal of The Mythic Society, Vol. 113, No. 3, ISSN: 0047-8555, UGC-CARE & Peer-Reviewed Journal, Bengaluru, pp. 52–56, July–September 2022.

  • Chance Discovery of a Chalcolithic Site at Boita Bhanga on the Bank of Dhanua River in Puri: A Preliminary Report
    , Indian Research Bulletin, Peer-Reviewed Quarterly Refereed Research Journal, Vol. XXXVI, Issue IV, ISSN: 2348-1315, pp. 59–61, December 2022.

  • Literature, Epigraphy, Bestiality, Lingapuja, Herostone and Decline of Buddhism
    , International Journal for Research and Studies, Bi-yearly Peer-Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, Vol. XV, Issue II, ISSN: 2395-6984, pp. 182–188, August 2022.
  • Newly Discovered Jaladurga in Island of Chilika, Puri, Odisha, Indian Research Bulletin Peer Reviewed Quarterly Refereed Research Journal, Volume-XXXIV Issue-II ISSN No 2348-1315, P.23-28, June-2022.
  • Stupa Built by Asok Inspired from Megalithic Burial of South India: An Analysis. Indian Research Bulletin Volume-XXXIII Issue-I, Toucan Research and Development, Impact Factor (Per) UGC SL. No.:64684 p.14-18, March- 2022.
  • In view of findings of Chalcolithic site in the Village of Lokapal, Kanasa,Puri: An analysis of artefact found from explored and excavated sites on Daya Valley, International Journal for Research and Studies, Volume-XIV Issue-I Bi-Yearly Peer-Reviewed Refereed Research Journal, Toucan Research and Developments 2395-6984, P.31-35, February-2022.
  • Chalcolithic Site Kichakahuda Tangi Cuttack, Multidisciplinary Edited Book, Toucan Research and Development #4, Azad Nagar BH-DHN-828104, Jharkhand, India. ISBN: 978- 81-952582-2-2, P.17-25, 2022.
  • Chalcolithic Sites in Bahuda River Valley: South Part of Odisha and North Part of Andhra Pradesh, Indian Research Bulletin Volume-XXXII Issue-IV, Toucan Research &Developments No 2348-1315, Impact Factor 🙁 PREV) UGC SL No: 64684, P.17-20. December -2021.
  • Recently Discovered Stone Anchors of Odisha, East Cost of India, Australasian Journal of Maritime Archaeology, Journal of the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, ISSN-2652 0508, Volume 44, and P.115-126. 2020.
  • Contribution of Haryana to the Field of Archaeological Research of India, Indian Research Bulletin, Volume-XXXI, Issue-III, Toucan Research& Development ISSN 23481315, p.36-41, September 2021.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Approach in the field of Archaeological Research in Odisha, International Journal for Research and Studies, Volume-XIII, ISSSE-II, Toucan Research and Development Dhanabada, Jharakhanda, ISSN-2395-6984, P.25-27, August 2021.
  • Tourism Prospective of Smart City Bhubaneswar on Buddhist Cultural Heritage Odisha, Odisha Review, ISSN 0970-8669, Government of Odisha, p.39-41, January, 2020.
  • A Preliminary Study of Knobbed ware from Odisha.co-authors Sila Tripati and others. Man, and Environment, Volume XLIV, No1 (January-June 2019). ISSN: 0258-0446, p.82-89.2019.
  • Newly Discovered Archaeological Sites of Odisha: An Analysis, Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. VOI No. 1&2, Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar, ISSN0474-7269, p.-34-46. 2019.
  • Newly Discovered Rock shelters in Odisha, Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. VOI No. 3&4, Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar, ISSN0474-7269, P.21-23 2018.
  • An Odia Inscription of the Time of Maharaja Divyasimhadeva Anka14, co-author Subratakumar Acharya, Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. LuI No. 3&4, Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar, ISSN0474-7269, P.21-23, 2017.
  • Demystifying Asurgarha, Barapali, Odisha. Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. LuI No. 3&4, Odisha State Museum Bhubaneswar, ISSN 0474-7269, P.22-28, June 2017.
  • Glimpses of Maritime Archaeology of Odisha: The New Findings. Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol-XXX, ISSN 2277-5560, p.89-94, December 2017.
  • A Note on Buddhism in Daya Valley, Odisha. Art, Architecture and Archaeology of India. Edited by Mohan Lal Chadhar, New Delhi, and ISBN: 978-93-8183-987-4, p.99. 2017.
  • Revisited Golobai, Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol. XXIX, ISSN 2277-5560, p.82-85, December, 2016.
  • Heritage of Buddhism in DayaValley.co-author Niranjana Rout, Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. Lu No. 1&2, Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar, ISSN 0474-7269, p.73-77, 2016.
  • Memorial Stones of Odisha, Daya River Valley, Pratna Bharatam Glory of Archaeology, Art, Epigraphy and Protection of Cultural Heritage, VOL. 1, ISBN 978-81-7479-189-4, p. 36 -40, 2016.
  • Chalcolithic sites between and beyond Golbai and Gopalpur. KALA-VAIBHAVl, Vol.21-22No. 182, Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya Khairagarh C.G, ISSN 0975-5756, 2015, p.306-312. (2013-14, 2014-15).
  • Archaeology of Buddhism and Its Decline in Daya Valley, Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol. XXVIII, ISSN 2277-5560, p. 157-162, December,2015.
  • Bhorasail; Buddhist Monastery in Mythology, Legend and Remains, Prag Samiksha, Vol.III, Issue-1, Jiwaji University, Gwalior Madhya Pradesh. August, P.2015.
  • Chalcolithic sites of Odisha beyond and between Golbai and Harirajpur. Odisha Historical Research Journal, Vol. LIV No. 182, Odisha State Museum, ISSN 0474-7269, p. 72- 2015.
  • New Prospects of Odishan Proto-History. Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol. XXVII, ISSN 2277-5560, p. 33-39, Dec. 2014.
  • New Discovered Archaeological sites in coastal Odisha, Odisha Review, Government of Odisha, ISSN 0970-8669, p. 61-65, May, 2013.
  • Neo-Chalcolithic site on the Mahanadi River system from Baghamari to Banki: Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol. XXVI, December, ISSN 2277-5560, p. 130-135, 2013.
  • An Analysis of Archaeological Remains at Badabeguniapada: Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol. XXV, ISSN No. 2277-5560/ISSN 2277-744Y, Jan. 2013, p. 41-43, December 2012.
  • Labanagiri finding spot of an Elliptical Chaitya, Journal of Odishan History Congress, Vol. XXIV, Odishan History Congress, ISSN7250/249-1973-74, p. 61-63,2011.
  • Land as an Asset through the Age and its impact on the Society, Utkal Historical Research Journal, Vol. XXIII, P.G. Department of History Utkal University. ISSN 0976-2132, P. 2010.
  • Aragarh Hill: An Archaeological Treasure. The Journal of Orissan History Congress, Vol. XX, Odishan History Congress, ISSN7250/249-1973-74, p.79-82, 2007.
  • Parbatia: an archaeological mound at Panikata. Utkal Historical Research Journal, Vol. XIX, P.G. Dept. Of History, Utkal University, p. 137-140, 2006.
Book Chapters: (Authored/Edited/Year of Publication/Press or Publishing House)
  • Cross Cultural Current and Interaction of Neolithic People of Eastern India, Edited by Ketan Kumar Mishra, Essence Reformation, Multidisciplinary Edited Book, Toucan Research and Development #4, Azad Nagar BH-DHN-828104, Jharkhand, India. ISBN: 978- 81-952582-7-7, P.24-80, 2021.
  • Martial Tradition Depicted in the Monument of Bhubaneswar, Edited by Amal Kumar Mishra, Indian Culture Science and Technology Through the Ages: With Special Emphasis on Odisha, P. G. Dept. Of History Utkal University, ISBN 81-89726-57-7, p.74-80, 2011.
  • Contribution of Western Scholars to the Intellectual Awareness of Orissa’s Cultural Heritage. Edited by Asok Kumar Patnaik and Amal Kumar Mishra, Intellectual Tradition of Orissa Ancient to Modern Times, P.G. Dept. of History Utkal University, p.163-65, 2006.
Conference Proceedings
  • Fresh Appraisal of The Existing Narrative on The Kalinga and South East Asia with New Findings, Proceedings 46th, Session Andhra Pradesh History Congress, L.B.College, Vishakhapatanam, 6th -7th January, 2024.P.95.
  • Asuradhip of Kanchila:A Cross Examination of Chalcolithic FIndings Near Golabai, Proceedings of the Odisha History Congress 41st Session Golden Jubilee Year, Department of History U.N. Autonomous College of Sc.& Tec. Adaspur, Cuttack , ISSN2277-744X, P.47-53,01st-02nd February,2020.
  • New Facets of Archaeology of North Odisha. Proceedings of ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar Entitled “Mapping the Future Human: An Anthropological Perspective “Jointly Organized by The Department of Anthropology and Department of History Fakir Mohan Autonomous Collage Balasore, Odisha, Page-175-179, On 18th– 19th January ,2019.
  • Archaeological Research: study of New Approach, Proceedings of the Odisha History Congress ISSN 2277-7445X39th Annual Session, organized by Department of History, Government College (Autonomous) Bhawanipatana, Kalahandi, p. 135-139, On 27-28 January, 2018.
  • Buddhism in Daya Valley, Proceedings of the Seminar on Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology with special reference to the Buddhist Art and Architecture, Directorate of Culture and Archaeology Government of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, p.178-185,2018.
  • Odisare Buddhadharmararahasya (in odia) Budhhajayanti Bisesank Puspagiri ,Puspagiriparisada ,Ratanagiri ,Jajapur, P.75-77,2018.
  • Narashinghapatana, Puri District, Finding spot of a Telgu Inscriptionan Andhrapradesh History Congress Proceedings of the Forty Second Session, ,Narsapur ,2018, P.84.
  • Influence of Eastern Ganga on Odisha as Reflected in Gartesvar Temple Inscription of Alagum. Proceedings 41th of the Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Ananthapuram, p.249, 2017.
  • Dhauli and Daya valley: New Perspective in Archaeological Research. Proceedings of the Odisha History Congress ISSN 2277-7445X38th Annual Session, organized by., Post-Graduate Department of History, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar on 28-29 January p. 153-159, 2017.
  • A comparative study of Chalcolithic Cultures of Ganjam and Baleswar, Proceedings of Odisha History congress, Paradip Collage, ISSN 2277-7445X, p. 07-09, 30th-31 January 2016.
  • Golobai, Harirajpur and Haladipada Triangle of Chalcolitic sites in Costal Odisha, proceedings of Indian History congress, 76th session University of Gour Bang Malda, ISSN2249-1937, p. 734-740, 2016.
  • Chalcolithic Culture of Lower Rusikulya Valley, proceeding of Odisha History congress, Kendrapara Autonomous Collage, ISSN 2277-7445X p. 07-09. 31th January-1th February, 2015.
  • Duburakuda an Archaeological site on the Western Tip of the Chillika; proceeding of Odisha History congress, Kitt University, ISSN 2277-7445X, p. 128-131, 22-23 Feb. 2014.
  • Chalcolithic sites in and Around Jatani; proceedings of Odisha History Congress, Vol. XXXIV, V.N. College, Jajpur Road, ISSN No. 2277-744X, P. 146-147, 16-17 Feb. 2013.
  • Antiquity of Biswanatha Hill. A Religious Synthesis; proceedings Odisha History Congress, Vol. XXXIII, P.G. Department of History. Berhampur University, Ganjam, ISSN 2277-744X, p. 73-75, 21st& 22nd Jan. 2012.
  • Martial Tradition depicted in the Monuments of Bhubaneswar. On National Seminar “Indian Culture Science and Technology through the Ages” with special emphasis on Odisha, in P.G. Dept. of History, Utkal University, ISBN, 81-89 726-577, p. 75-80,2011.
  • Construction of Jagannath Temple; Myth and Reality: proceedings of the UGC sponsored National Seminar, Department of History, Banki Autonomous College, Bankip. p. 89-90, 2010.
  • Buddhist Triangle on Daya valley Dhauli Kirkimundia Aragada A Tourism perceptive proceedings of National Seminar on Archaeology of Chhatisgarh & latest Excavation at Pachrahi, directorate of culture and archaeology Government of Chhatisgarh, Raipur, p. 246-249,2010.
  • Kurkhi Mundia – A place of Archaeological Importance, proceeding of the Orissa History Congress, XXXI Ispat Autonomy College, Roukela, p. 124-127, 26th& 27th Feb. 2010.
  • Archaeological mounds of Daya Valley: Proceeding Orissa History Congress, Vol. XXX, V.N. College, Jajpur Road, p. 18-21,17th& 18th Jan. 2009.
  • Herostone of Daya valley: Proceedings of the Orissa History Congress, Vol. XXIX, Department of History, Sailabala Women’s College, Cuttack, p. 148-152. 19th& 20th Jan. 2008.
  • Contribution of Western Scholars to the intellectual awareness of Orissa’s. The cultural Heritage, On National Seminar “Intellectual Tradition of Odisha Ancient to Modern Time” P.G. Dept. of History, Utkal University, p. 163-166. 2006.
  • History: one of the essential fundamentals of Modern Management, Importance of Historical Information Utilized in Modern Management, Dasarathi Sahu Co-author, UGC sponsored National Seminar at U.N. College, Adaspur, Cuttack, p. 136-141,26th& 27th Nov. 2005.
Conference Presentation
  • History of Trajectory of Ancient Kalinga, The Forty-eight Session, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Vasireddy Venkattadri International Technological University, Namburu, Guntur, 03.04.2026.
  • Villages Name with Suffix of Patana: A study of places Name of Puri, new prospective of Maritime trade with South-East Asia, 84th Indian History Congress, Government Brennen College, Dharmadam, Thalassery (Kannur), Kerala, 28th-30th December 2025.
  • Findings of A Kushan copper coin on the bank of river Daya at Gadabadaput, Numismatics Society of India 107th Annual Conference held at Hyderabad, organized by Department of Heritage Telangana, RMC Human Resource Centre, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 11th & 12th December 2025.
  • Netinata, Newly Explored Archaeological Site in the Coast of Bay of Bengal Ketaki Patana Puri, Odisha-Glimpses of Maritime Trade with South East Asia. National Conference on Stone to Stories Ancient, Medieval, Modern Heritage in Perspective Organized by Department of History and Archaeology, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, from 29th-30th May, 2025.
  • Chalcolithic Culture with Reference to Urban Growth in Ancient Odisha. ICHR Sponsored National Seminar on Odisha’s Past Re-imagined New Historical Perspectives and Unexplored Dimensions organized by P. G. Dept. of History, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Odisha on 8th-9th February 2025.
  • Believe and Tradition of Tribes of Odisha: An Ethno-archaeological Interpretation, Regional Session of Odisha History Congress in Collaboration with Kandhamal History Congress (the Second Annual Session), Organized by Department of History, KIGM College, Linepada, Kandhamal, Odisha, 23rd January, 2025.
  • Mound Dahaneswar: An Archaeological Site in Delanga, Puri, 44th Annual Session Odisha History Congress Organized by School of History, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha, 11th-12th January, 2025.
  • Discovery of New Archaeological Sites around Chilika and Its Probable Interaction with South India Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, 47th Session, Government Degree College, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, 4th-5th January, 2025.
  • Dihaupara Reflection on Boitabhanga, Gabadiha and Netilata, National Seminar on New Frontiers of Archaeology in Coastal Odisha organized by Department of History, Nimapara Autonomous College, in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, History Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 4th-5th January 2025.
  • National Seminar on History Culture and Heritage in And Around Chilika, Organized by Department of History and Historical Society, Godavarish Mahavidyalaya, Banapur, Khurdha, in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 19th December 2024.
  • National Seminar on Ancient and Medieval Architecture of Odisha: A Reappraisal, Organized by Department of History, Balugaon College, Balugaon in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 11th December 2024.
  • New Facet of Ganjam as evident from Archaeological Findings of Chalcolithic Site Sankuda, Beguniapada Block, Ganjam, Odisha. National Seminar on Archaeology: The Scientific Source of Historical Study Organized by Department of History, R.C.M. Science College, Khallikote in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 14th August 2024.
  • Dihaupara Reflection on Boitabhanga, Gabadiha and Netilata, National Seminar on New Dimension of Geo-Archaeological Research in 21st Century Organized by Dept. of Geology and History, Nimapada Autonomous College, 19th and 20th July 2024.
  • “Finding of three Brahmi Inscription and its correlation with place name of Daya valley in Reference to Buddhism”, Joint Session of The XLVIII Annual Congress of The Epigraphical Society of India & The XLII Annual Congress of The Place Names Society of India, Department of History, Andhra Kesari University, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh held on 09th to 11th February, 2024.
  • “Jagatimundia on the bank of River Daya: An Archaeological Treasure”, 46th Annual Session Odisha History Congress, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, 20th-22nd January 2024.
  • Archaeological Discovery on Daya Valley to Rusikulya Valley, ICHR Sponsored National Conference on Recent Advancement in Archaeological Researches in Odisha: Issues and Perspectives, Organized by Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, in Collaboration with OIMSEAS, Bhubaneswar held on 20th to 22nd January 2024.
  • Fresh Appraisal of the Existing Narrative on the Kalinga and South East Asia with New Findings, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, 46th Session, L.B. College, Vishakhapatnam, 6th-7th January, 2024.
  • Dihaupara: An Archaeological Site on the River Dhanua Valley, National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Past Present and Future, Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 05.01.2024.
  • The Tradition Place Name-Archaeological Discovery on Daya Valley to Chilika Lake, Indian History Congress, 82nd Session, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 28-30 Dec. 2023.
  • Revealing of Unforeseen Brick Temple on the Bed of River Sona at Kathapa, Balasore, 42nd Annual Session Odisha History Congress, Department of History and Archaeology, 20th-21st November 2022.
  • Hantusara Mesmerizing, TRD Sponsored Multidisciplinary International Seminar on Innovative Perspectives of Raising Scientific System in India, Organized by Tarar College, Tarar, Bhagalpur, in Association with National Vocational Training and Technology Research Institute, Jharkhand, 8th-9th July 2022.
  • Matrix of Rock Art in Coastal Odisha, 25th National Concurrence of Rock Art Society of India, Organized by School of History, Gangadhara Meher University, Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha from 14th to 16th October 2022.
  • Different Dimensions of Jain Chaumukha, National Seminar on Recent Perspective on Jain Art and Architecture of Eastern India, Organized by Jain Chair, Utkal University of Culture, 12th and 13th April 2022.
  • Different Dimensions of Jain Chaumukha, National Seminar on Recent Perspective on Jain Art and Architecture of Eastern India, Organized by Jain Chair, Utkal University of Culture, 12th and 13th April 2022.
  • How to Understand the Existence of Different Kind of Thought Process While Writing History. ICSRD Sponsored Multidisciplinary National Seminar on Decentralize Governance and Changing Primary Research Methods in Rural Area of the Country: An Informational Study, Organized by Murarka College, Sultanganj in Association with Toucan Research & Development, 4th-5th April 2022.
  • Use of Scientific Technology in Field of Archaeological Research of Odisha. Seminar on Reprocessing Functional Data by a Factor Model Approach in Different Research Disciplines, Organized by National Vocational Training and Technology Research Institute, Dhanbad, Jharkhand in Association with Next World Development Society, Jharkhand, 08.01.2022.
  • Neolithic-Chalcolithic Culture and Possible Link for Development of Urban Centres in Odisha, One Day National Seminar on Reconstruction of Early History of Odisha: Pre and Proto History, 19th December 2021.
  • Traces of Buddhism in Haryana, 6th Haryana History Congress, 11th-12th December 2021.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Approach in the Field of Archaeological Research in Odisha, ICSRD Sponsored Multidisciplinary International Seminar on Fundamental Applied and Innovative Research Techniques: Global Issues in Current Technical Research.Scenario (Fairt-Gictrs 2021), Sri Jagataguru Renukacharya College of Science, Arts & Commerce Bengalur Karnatak in Association with Toucan Research and Development Dhanabada,Jharakhanda, 24th&25th March 2021.
  • Cross Cultural Currents and Interaction of Neolithic People of Eastern India, Multidisciplinary National Seminar on Innovation for Sustainability and Growth in Santhal Pargana (MNSISGSP-2021), A.N. College, Dumka in Association with Toucan Research and Development, 24th & 25th March 2021.
  • Contribution of Haryana to the Field of Archaeological Research of India, Haryana History Congress, Haryana, 25th & 26th December 2020.
  • Cultural Humanism versus Clash of Civilization, International Conference on the topic Reconstruction of Indian History: Society & Religion, Organized by P.G. Department of History, Berhampur University, Berhampur-Odisha, India-760007, from 14.02.2020 to 15.02.2020.
  • Assimilation of Buddhist Remains, International Conference Buddhism: It’s Role as Cultural Connect, Social Bridge and Source of International Peace. Organised by P.G. Department of Odia, Centre of Excellence in Language, Literature and Culture, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Adikabi Chair of Odia Studies, CIL/SLL & CS, JNU Delhi & Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies (KIIPS), Bhubaneswar, Supported by ICSSR, WB-RUSSA-COE, Convocation Hall: Panthanivasha, Bhubaneswar, 8th-9th February 2020.
  • Asuradhip of Kanchila: A Cross Examination of Chalcolithic Finding Near Golobai, Odisha History Congress 41st Annual Session, U.N. Autonomous College of Science and Technology, Adaspur, Cuttack, 1-2 February 2020.
  • Stupa Built by Ashok Inspired from Megalithic Burial of South India: An Analysis, South Indian History Congress, 40th Annual Session, History Wing, DDC and Department of History, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, 31 January-02 February 2020.
  • New Findings and Interpretations of Herostones, Indian History Congress 80th Session, Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala, in Section V: Archaeology, 28th-30th December 2019.
  • Social Composition of Paiks, National Seminar Organized by P.G. Department of History, Utkal University in Collaboration with Saheed Jayee Rajguru Foundation, New Delhi, on the topic Resisting Dominance; Situating Khurda in Early Anti-Colonial Resistance 1804, presented paper titled 07.04.2019.
  • Chalcolithic Site Asuradhipa: Sankuda Ganjam, Odisha, National Seminar Organized by P.G. Department of History, Berhampur University on the topic Culture Through the Age under the World Bank Funded Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity, 26-27 February 2019.
  • Chalcolithic Site Kichakahuda Tangi, Cuttack, 40th Annual Session of Odisha History Congress, Organized by Department of History, at K.T.S College, Narendrapur, Berhampur, Ganjam, 27-28 January 2019.
  • New Facets of Archaeology of North Odisha, ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar Entitled “Mapping the Future Human: An Anthropological Perspective”, Jointly Organized by The Department of Anthropology and Department of History, Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore, Odisha, on 18th-19th January 2019.
  • Bilingual Inscriptions Telugu Odia on Nagarihill Athagarhpatna Ganjam, 43rd Annual Session of Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Organized by S.K.V.T. College, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, on 5th-6th January 2019.
  • Discovery of New Fort in North Odisha, National Seminar on Revisiting Odisha’s Past: New Historical Perspectives, P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Held on 21st April 2018.
  • New Lights on Maritime History of Odisha: A Study of Text and Context, International Conference on Indian Trade and Commerce: Past, Present and Future, Organized by Institute of Media Studies and Kaling Media Centre, held at Bhubaneswar, India, on 17-19 March 2018.
  • New Thought in Archaeological Research, 39th Annual Session of Odisha History Congress, Organized by Department of History, Government College Autonomous, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, on 27-28 January 2018.
  • Indo-Japan Relation in Trajectory of History, International Seminar on Indian-Japan Relations: Issue and Challenges, Jointly Organized by Post-Graduate Department of Political Science and Japanese Language Pilot Project P, Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, on 16th February 2018.
  • Gandhi Model of Economy has Relevance in Solving Present Problem of Unemployment, National Seminar on Gandhi Today Organized by Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 30th January 2018.
  • New Thought in Archaeological Research, 39th Annual Session of Odisha History Congress, Organized by Department of History, Government College Autonomous, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, on 27-28 January 2018.
  • Narasighpatana, Puri District: Finding Spot of A Telugu Inscription, 42nd Annual Session of Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Organized by Department of History, Sri Y.N. College, Narsapur, on 6th-7th January 2018.
  • Chalcolithic Archaeology of Odisha: A Bird Eye View, Indian History Congress 78th Session, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 28-30 December 2017.
  • Chalcolithic Culture: A Study of Odisha, National Seminar on History Culture and Archaeology of North Odisha, Organized by Department of History, Oupada College, Oupada, Balasore, on 19th November 2017.
  • Literature and Archaeology, National Workshop on Evolution of Odia Prose and Its Structure, Organized by Post-Graduate Department of Odia, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, on 26-27 August 2017.
  • History of Labour Migration in India with Example of Condition of Labour in South Africa During Gandhi Visited to South Africa, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Socio Cultural Aspects of Labour Migration in Odisha: A Historical Perspective, Department of History, Berhampur University, 25th-26th March 2017.
  • Historical Perspective of Protection of Heritage, Past, Present and Future, International Conference on Indian Cultural Heritage, Past, Present and Future, Jointly Hosted by Utkal University and Institute of Media Studies, Bhubaneswar, 18-20 March 2017.
  • Women in the Art of World Before Reaching at Cross Road, National Seminar on Women at Crossroads, Organized by P.G. Department of Public Administration, Utkal University, held on 21 February, 2017.
  • Dhauli and Daya Valley: New Perspective in Archaeological Research, 38th Odisha History Congress, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, on 28-29 January 2017.
  • Influence of Eastern Ganga of Odisha as Reflecting in the Gatesvar Temple Inscription of Alguma, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Department of History, College U.G. and P.G. Autonomous, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, on 7th and 8th January 2017.
  • Chalcolithic Site of Mahanadi Delta with Reference to Daya Valley, Indian History Congress, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 28th, 29th and 30th December 2016.
  • Cultural Tradition of Snake Worship in Odisha Special Reference of Astikajaratakaru, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Religious Traditions and Indian Culture, Jayadev College, Naharakanta, Bhubaneswar, 11th-12th December 2016.
  • Chalcolithic Sites of Daya Valley, National Seminar on Ancient Coins, Seals and Sealing of Chhattisgarh: Techniques, Distribution and Importance in Indian History, Organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, 16th to 18th September 2016.
  • Mortuary Practice of the Tribes of Western Odisha, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on Tradition, Fair and Festival of Western Odisha, Panchayat College, Bargarh, 10th-11th September 2016.
  • International Conference on India & Ceylon, Kalinga-Lanka Reviving Old Linkages and Exploring New Opportunities, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 20th to 22nd February 2016.
  • Buddhism in Daya Valley, National Seminar on “Recent Researches in Indian Archaeology with Special Reference to Buddhist Art and Architecture”, Organized by Directorate of Culture and Archaeology, Government of Chhattisgarh, at Raipur, February 2016.
  • A Comparative Study of Chalcolithic Cultures of Ganjam and Baleswar, Orissa History Congress XXXVII, Paradeep College, Paradeep, 30th-31st January 2016.
  • Historicity of Madala Panji, UGC Sponsored National Seminar, Department of History, Berhampur University, on Understanding Society and Culture of Odisha through Literature, on 8th and 9th November 2015.
  • Chalcolithic Settlements of Odisha: An Anthropological Study with Reference to Coastal Odisha, Indian Anthropology Congress-2015 (12th INCAA Congress), Organized by the Department of Anthropology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and SCSTRTI, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar under the aegis of Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists, 21st to 23rd February 2015.
  • Golobai, Harirajpur and Haladipada Triangle of Chalcolithic Sites in Coastal Odisha, Indian History Congress, 76th Session, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, 27-29 December 2015.
  • The Myth and Reality of Origin and Antiquity of Jagannath, U.G.C. Sponsored National Seminar on History and Culture of Shree Jagannath: Its Impact on Socio Religious and Political Life of the People of Odisha, Department of History, Lakshminarayana Sahu Mahavidyalaya, Jagatpur, Cuttack, 20th and 21st September 2015.
  • Women Represented in Sculpture of Odisha, National Seminar on Woman in Odishan History, P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 22-23 February 2015.
  • Chalcolithic Culture of Lower Rusikulya Valley, Odisha History Congress, Kendrapada College, 31st January-1st February 2015.
  • Duburakuda: An Archaeological Site on the Western Tip of the Chilika, Odisha History Congress, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, 22-23 February 2014.
  • 2nd International Conference on Buddhist Heritage of Odisha: Situating Odisha in Global Perspective, Udayagiri, Odisha, Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Odisha, 1st to 3rd February 2014.
  • Chalcolithic Sites in and Around Jatani, Odisha History Congress, Vol. XXXIV, V.N. College, Jajpur Road, 16-17 February 2013.
  • Chalcolithic Sites of Odisha Beyond and Between Golabai and Harirajpur, Indian History Congress, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 28-30 December 2013.
  • Archaeology of Buddhism: Phenomena of Hero Stone & Its Association in Buddhist Site of Daya Valley, 1st International Conference on Buddhist Heritage of Odisha: Situating Odisha in the Global Perspective, Udayagiri, Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Odisha, 1st to 3rd February 2013.
  • Cult Motifs of Odishan Temples and Its Historical Background, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Decorative Motifs of Odishan Temples, Organized by Department of History, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Vani Vihar, Kouanpal, Cuttack, Odisha, India, 26th & 27th February 2012.
  • Antiquity of Biswanatha Hill: A Religious Synthesis, Odisha History Congress, Vol. XXXIII, P.G. Department of History, Berhampur University, Ganjam, 21st & 22nd January 2012.
  • Archaeological Monuments in and Around Ghoradia, Odisha History Congress, Vol. XXXII, Department of History, B.J.B. Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, 26th & 27th February 2011.
  • Martial Tradition Depicted in the Monuments of Bhubaneswar, National Seminar on Indian Culture Science and Technology Through the Ages with Special Emphasis on Odisha, P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, 2011.
  • UGC Sponsored National Seminar, Department of History, U.N. Autonomous College, Adaspur, Cuttack in Collaboration with P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University on the Topic “Analyzing Social History of Resistance Against Dominance in the 20th Century Odisha: A Case Study of Mahima Dharma”, 30-31 October 2010.
  • Construction of Jagannath Temple: Myth and Reality, UGC Sponsored National Seminar, Department of History, Banki Autonomous College, Banki, 2010.
  • Kurkhi Mundia – A Place of Archaeological Importance, Orissa History Congress, XXXI, Ispat Autonomous College, Rourkela, 26th & 27th February 2010.
  • Archaeological Mounds of Daya Valley, Orissa History Congress, Vol. XXX, V.N. College, Jajpur Road, 17th & 18th January 2009.
  • Herostone of Daya Valley, Orissa History Congress, Department of History, Sailabala Women’s College, Cuttack, 19th & 20th January 2008.
  • Hero Stone of Tipuri, Orissa History Congress, Vol. XXIX, Department of History, Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore, 3rd-4th February 2007.
  • Lost Glory of the Prachi Valley, National Seminar UGC, Department of History, U.N. College of Science & Technology, Prachi Jnanapitha, Adaspur, Cuttack, Topic: Incredible Prachi Valley: Its Monuments & Tourism Possibilities, on 9th & 10th December 2006.
  • Contribution of Western Scholars to the Intellectual Awareness of Orissa’s Cultural Heritage, National Seminar on Intellectual Tradition of Odisha Ancient to Modern Time, P.G. Department of History, Utkal University, 2006.
  • Hero Stone: A Study in Archaeology, Orissan History Congress XXVIII, P.G. Department of History, Berhampur University, Berhampur, 28-29 December 2005.
  • Importance of Historical Information Utilized in Modern Management, Co-presenter Dr. Dasarathi Sahoo, UGC Sponsored National Seminar at U.N. College, Adaspur, Cuttack, on History: One of the Essential Fundamentals of Modern Management, 26th & 27th November 2005.
Participation in the Conferences
  • The Epigraphic Society of India, 50th Annual Golden Jubilee Session, Kolkata, 7th-9th November, 2025. Organized by Department of Ancient Indian History and Culture, University of Kolkata, Sahid Khudiram Siksha Prangan (Alipur Campus) and Indian Museum, Kolkata, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Certificate of Participation.
  • The Place Name Society of India, 44th Annual Session, Kolkata, 7th-9th November, 2025. Organized by Department of Ancient Indian History and Culture, University of Kolkata, Sahid Khudiram Siksha Prangan (Alipur Campus) and Indian Museum, Kolkata, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Certificate of Participation.
  • Odisha, Odia Asmita in National Perspective and Bharat, Bharatiya and Bharatiyata, organized by Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti, BISS Odisha, in collaboration with ICHR, ICPR and Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Government of Odisha, on 20-26 October, 2025, at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar. Certificate of Participation.
Refresher Courses/ Training Programmes/Workshops attended:
  • U.G.C. sponsored orientation course organized by Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, from 17th October 2006 to 13th November 2006 (26 days).
  • U.G.C. sponsored Refresher course in the subject Art and archaeology of Orissa. Recent perspectives organized by Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Vani Vihar from 01.12.2011 to 21.12.2011 (21 days).
  • Faculty Development Programme, UGC Academic Staff College, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar from 30th Jan. 2012 to 7th Feb. 2012 (9 days).
  • Saksham, Sakshat the National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT) Microsoft. IT Champion Training Program from 11th Oct. 2012 to 20th Oct. 2012 (10 days).
  • Workshop on Skeletal Remains of Bang, Harirajpur, Odisha organized by Post Graduate Department of Anthropology (UGC-CAS & DST-PURSE Program), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 24th-30th March, 2014 (7 days).
  • Workshop on Stress Management Organized by UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, duration 20th July to 25th July, 2017.
  • Faculty Development Programme of Academic Faculty of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, organized by the Department of Higher and Professional Education, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) at NIEPA, New Delhi, during March 02-06, 2020.
  • Faculty Development Programme on topic: Statistical Data and International SWOT Analysis in Academic Research, organized by Sri Jagataguru Renukacharya College of Science, Arts & Commerce, Bengaluru, Karnataka in Association with Toucan Research and Development, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 29th & 31st August, 2021.
  • UGC-Approved Six Days Short Term Professional Development Programme on NEP2020 & HE: Interactive Digital Pedagogy, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, 13-20 June, 2023.
  • Fourteen Days Refresher Course, History and Archaeology, Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar-751004, 20th February-4th March, 2024.
  • Eight Days Short Term Professional Development Programme on NEP2020 & HE: Interactive Digital Pedagogy, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, 13-20 June, 2023, Grade A.
  1. MPhil
Sl No  Name of the Scholar Year of award of Degree Topic of MPhil Thesis
1 Padmaja Satapathy 2011

 

 A Study of Somannath Temple at Budhapada.

 
2 Bishnupriya Dash: 2011 Dhauli A Place of Historical Importance.
3 Purna Chandra Gochhayat 2012 The Tradition of Mangala worship and Maritime Trade of Odisha: Special Reference to Kakatapur.
4 Niranjan Rout: 2012 Archaeological Excavation at Nariso- 2012: A Study of Terracotta and Beads.
5 Bharati Mohapatra: 2012 A study of Iron Implements found at Nariso
6 Aruna Kumar Rout: 2012 Cultural Heritage on Goberi Valley
7 Soumya Ranjan Parida: 2013 Living Tradition of Buddhism at Maniabandha
8 Rajesh Muduli: 2013  Life and culture of Ganga Period as represent in the sculptures of konark Temple.
9 Susant Kumar Das: 2013  Tribal of Odisha with special reference to Juang art
10 Ratnakra Behera: 2013 Archaeological Remains in and around Chilika Lake.
11 Priyambada Behera: 2014 Archaeological Remains in and Around Jatani.
12 Ranjan Kumar Behera: 2014 Archaeology of the heterodox sect in Keonjhar District.
13 Jinmayee Pratihari: 2014  The sculptural Galleries of Archaeological site Museum at Konark.
14 Gitanjali Tarai: 2015 Martial sculpture Depicted on khakhara Temples of Odisha.
15 Tapasa Pradhan: 2016 Fair of Western Odisha with Special Reference to Dhanujatra.
16 Sangram keshari Swain: 2016 Archaeological Remains of Banapur
17 Mahadev Nayak 2016 Cultural Study of Kandha,Kandhamal District Odisha (1800-1947)
18 Bijayalaxmi Naik 2017  Palm Leaf Paintings of Odisha.
19 Suryakanti Dalai 2017  Temple Administration of Jagannatha at Puri.
20 Kailasha Bhoi 2017 A Study on Decorative Programme of The Temples of Prachi Valley.
21 Gayatree Bastia 2018  Temples of Khakara Order: A Case Study of Gangesvari Temple.
22 Chittaranjan Behera 2018  A Case Study on Baba Biswanath Temple, Gangapatna.
23 Minaketan Sundaray: 2019  Archaeology of Banapur.
24 Kalyan Kumar Rout 2019  Archaeological Remains Anandapur, Keonjhar,Odisha. 
25 Dakhineswar Jena 2019  Banivakresvar Temple A study of Art and Architecture.
26 Dayanidhi Parida 2020  Archaeological Remains in and Around Sora
27 Prachi Arundhati 2021  Glorification Of Women Abasement In Manusmriti.
28 Pradiptanarayan Rout 2022  Fragmented Sculptures of Jajapur Town

 

 

  1. PhD
Sl. No. Name of the Scholar Year of Registration Registration No. Name of the Co-guide (if any) Fellowship Received (if any) Topic of PhD Thesis
1 Pradeepta Routray 21.02.2024 02-AIHCA-2023-24 – – –
2 Upendra Kumar Behera 10.01.2022 11-AIHCA-2021-22 – – Archaeological and Archival Study of Monuments Preservation in Bhubaneswar during British Period (1803–1947 CE)
3 Gayatree Bastia 10.01.2022 05-AIHCA-2021-22 – – Gangeswari Temple at Bayalishibati: A Study on its Art and Architecture
4 Ramakanta Pradhan 10.01.2022 06-AIHCA-2021-22 – – Minor Religious Cults in Puri District: A Study
5 Wanaku Ralalaya Jeewanthi Vasana Premachandra – 01-AIHCA-2024-25 – ICCR, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship for the Nationals of Sri Lanka Comparative Study of Buddhist Art, Architecture and Culture Between Sri Lanka and Odisha
  1. Ph.D Awarded

 

Sl No  Name of the Scholar Year of award of Degree Registration No Name of the Co-guide if any Fellowship received if any during research Topic of PhD Thesis
1 Susanta Kumar Das 2022 No-04-AIHCA-2016-2017. UGC-RGNF A Study of Juang Tribe of Odisha 19th To 20th Century with Special
Reference to Art And Craft,
2 Niranjan Rout 25-03-2015 No-03-AIHCA-2014-2015. UGC-NET Buddhist Remains of ofDaya-Kushavadra valley
3 Liza Nayak 30.10.2019  06-AIHCA, 2018-2019 UGC-JRF  Royal Palaces of Odisha: A Study (From 10th century CE to 19th Century CE)
Invited Talks Delivered
  • 18.04.2026, Celebration of World Heritage Day, Speaker. Prof. Ramachandra Mishro, Former Professor, Department of History, Berhampur University. Guest of Honour, Prof. Mitali Chinara, Chairperson P.C. Council.
  • 22.03.2026 and 23.03.2026, International Seminar on the topic: Different Dimension and Their New Perspective on Archaeological Research. 25 delegates attended from Sri Lanka along with delegates from different states of Odisha.
  • 19.02.2026, Lecture Series on the topic: Excavated Buddhist Sites of Diamond Triangle on the eve of the enlisting of the UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site. Speaker: Dr. Jeebana Kumar Pattanaik.
  • 28.01.2026, National Seminar on History Culture and Archaeology of North Odisha held at Department of History, BNMA College, Paliabindha, Bhadrak in collaboration with P.G. Department of History Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar. Speaker: Prof. Asoka Kumar Pattanaik, Department of History, Utkal University, Vani Vihar. Dr. Sunil Kumar Pattanaik, Secretary OIMSEAS, Prof. Sanjaya Acharya, Dr. Anam Behera, Dr. Niranjana Rout, Dr. Sushant Ku Das, Asok Ku Mallik.
  • 20.01.2026, Seminar on Archaeology of South Asia and Result of the Recent Archaeological Investigation Kantarodai-Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Speaker: Dr. Ariane-de-Saxee, German Archaeologist Institute of KAAK, Bonn Commission for Non-European Culture. Guest of Honour: Prof. Mitali Chinara, Chairperson P.C. Council.
  • 17.01.2026, Seminar on Vajrayana Buddhism in Odisha. Speaker: Frederic Moronval, French Indologist. Chief Guest: Prof. Jagyaswar Dandapata, Vice-Chancellor. Guest of Honour: Prof. Mitali Chinara, Chairperson P.C. Council.
  • 20.11.2025, National Seminar held on the occasion of World Heritage Week, at Department of History, SCS College, Puri, on the topic: Unfolding the Time-Less Heritage of Odisha: Prospects and Challenges in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar and Department of History, SCS College, Puri. Chief Speaker: Prof. Susmit Prasada Pani, Executive Member OSHEC. Key Note Speaker: Prof. K. Suryanarayana, Former Professor, Department of History. Guest of Honour: Prof. Subrat Kumar Acharya, Prof. Sanjaya Acharya, Dr. Anam Behera, Dr. Chitaranjana Dwibwdi, Principal SCS College, Puri, Dr. Sangeeta Mishra, Ajaya Kumar Sethy. Lecture Series Speaker: Prof. Dipti Ranjana Pattanaik, Department of English, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Banaras, UP. Participant: 83.
  • 30.10.2025, Seminar on Time Tradition Tomorrow Understanding History Present Heritage. Speaker: Dr. Amit Chatterjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Heritage, Veer Surendra Sai University, Burla. Prof. Jagyaswardanadapata, Vice-Chancellor. Participant: 117.
  • 20.10.2025, Lecture Series. Speaker: Dr. Shisir Jain, Consulted Archaeologist, National Monument Authority of India, New Delhi. Topic: New Research on Jain Culture and Archaeology in India. Participant: 52.
  • 09.09.2025, Lecture Series. Speaker: Dr. Atul Kumar Pradhan, HoD, School of History, G.M. University, Sambalpur. Topic: Mahanadi Speaks: Tracing Civilization Through Archaeological Footprints. Participant: 35.
  • 18.08.2026, Anti-Ragging and Cybercrime Against Women Awareness Programme. Chief Speaker: Dr. Dasarathi Sahu, Associate Professor, Department of MBA, Utkal University. Participant: 43.
  • 01.08.2025, Seminar on The Heritage River Gangua of Ekamra Khetra. Chief Speaker: Prof. Binayaka Ratha, Former Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Mitali Chinara, P.G. Council Chairperson, Prof. Jayanti Dora, Prof. Sanja Achaya, Bipin Mohanty, Cinema Autographer, Dr. Sushanta Kumar Patra, Sabya Sachi Nayak, Jagannatha Pradhan, Wanaku Ralalaya Jeewanthi Vashana Premachandra. Number of Participants: 60.
  • 22.04.2025, Special Lecture Series on the topic Making of Cities in Early India: Urbanization and Urban Centres in Early Odisha. Speaker: Professor Benudhara Patra, Department of History, Post Graduate Government College, Chandigarh.
  • 18.04.2025, Celebration of World Heritage Day. Speaker: Dr. Sunil Kumar Pattanaik, Former Secretary OIMSEAS.
  • 29.03.2025 – 30.03.2025, International Seminar on “India and South-East Asia: A Historical Perspective”.
    9 International Delegates from Sri Lanka attended the seminar: Prof. Gamini Ranasinghe, Professor – Archaeology, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka; Dr. W.M. Tikiri Bandara Wijepala, Senior Lecturer, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka; D.L. Ranagala, Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka; G.K. Vidanapathirana, Assistant Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka; Mr. M.A. Prasad Kumara, Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka; N.S.B. Ranasinghe, 41/2, Jayawathi Mawatha, Batakattara, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka; K.L.A. Kothalawala, Library Information Assistant, Library, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka; R.K.M.T. Indrani, Senior Lecturer-History, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
    National and State Delegates: Prof. Sabita Acharya, Vice-Chancellor, Utkal University; Prof. Sanjay Acharya, Former Professor and Head, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Dibishada Brajasundara Garanayak, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Puri Circle; Dr. Sunil Kumar Patnaik, Director, OIMSEAS, Bhubaneswar; Dr. Sila Tirupati, Marine Archaeologist, National Maritime Institute, Goa; Dr. Benudhar Patra, Associate Professor, Department of History, Post Graduate Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh (UT); Prof. Amiya Kumar Patnaik, Former Vice-Chancellor, Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar; Prof. Nihar Ranjan Patnaik, Former Director, Higher Education, Govt. of Odisha; Prof. Ashok Nath Parida, Former Professor and Head, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Ajaya Kumar Sahoo, Head, Diaspora Studies, Central University, Hyderabad; Prof. K. Suryanarayan, Professor Emeritus, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam; Dr. Umakanta Mishra, Department of History, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack; Dr. Lalatendu Das Mohapatra, Director cum OSD, Centre for Judicial Archives, High Court of Odisha, Cuttack; Prof. Jayanti Dora, Professor and Head, Department of History, Utkal University.
  • 04.01.2025, Seminar on “New Frontier of Archaeology in Coastal Odisha” organized with Department of History, Nimapara Autonomous College in collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University.
    Guest: Dr. Jeeban Kumar Patnaik, Former Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle; Prof. Sanjay Acharya, Former Professor and Head, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Dibishada Brajasundara Garanayak, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Puri Circle; Dr. Sushanta Kumar Patra, Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Anam Behera, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. K.P. Padhi, Former Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle. 4th January 2025.
  • 19.12.2024, Seminar on “History and Cultural Heritage in and Around Chilika” organized with Department of History, Godavarish Mahavidyalaya, Banpur in collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University.
    Guest: Dr. Binodbihari Satapathy, Dr. K.P. Padhi and Ramakanta Bhuinya.
  • 11.12.2024, Seminar on “Ancient and Medieval Architecture of Odisha: A Reappraisal” organized with Department of History, Balugaon College in collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University.
    Guest: Dr. Anam Behera, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Prof. Sanjay Acharya, Former Professor and Head, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Jeeban Kumar Patnaik, Former Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.
  • 25.11.2024, Celebration of World Heritage Week. Speakers: Dr. Jeeban Kumar Pattanaik, Dr. Kora Prasada Padhi and Prof. Sanjay Acharya.
  • 06.11.2025, Seminar on the topic Archaeological Methods: Insights into Reconstruction of Past Crops Assemblage and Vegetation. Speaker: Dr. Sonja Filatava, Groningen Institute of Archaeology, Postgraduate 69712 E.R., Groningen, Netherlands.
  • 10.09.2024, Special Lecture Series. Speaker: Prof. G.C. Chauhan, Department of AIHCA, Panjab University. Topic: Historiography by Objective in 21st Century.
  • 20.08.2024-27.08.2024, 7 Days National Workshop on “Indian Epigraphy and Palaeography” Organized by P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, sponsored by WB-OH-EPEE, Utkal University.
  • 17.08.2024, Training Programme on how to take stumpage of Copperplate. M.V. Raghevndra Verma, Epigraphist, Archaeological Survey of India, Mysore.
  • 14.08.2024, Collaborative National Seminar with Department of History, Khalikote Autonomous College. Topic: “Archaeology: The Scientific Sources of Historical Study”. Guest: Prof. Geetanjali Dash, Vice-Chancellor, Berhampur University, Berhampur; Prof. K. Suryanarayan, Professor Emeritus, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam; Prof. Sanjay Acharya, Former Professor and Head, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Sunil Kumar Patnaik, Director, OIMSEAS, Bhubaneswar; Dr. Sushanta Kumar Patra, Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University; Dr. Anam Behera, Assistant Professor.
  • 12.08.2024, Anti-Ragging Programme, Special Lecture. Speaker: Prof. Diptee Janjan Pattanaik, Department of English, BHU, Banaras, UP.
  • History Seminar on the topic “Kalinga War” Organized by History Department of Sri Baneswar Degree College, Bentapur, Brahman Sarangi, Balianta, Khordha. Delivered a speech as Chief Speaker, on 1st September 2018.
  • A Talk on “GANDHI: HIS LIFE AND WORK” as the Part of Celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150 Birth Anniversary at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar. Delivered a speech as Chief Speaker, on 8th September 2018.
  • History Seminar on the topic “ASOKA” Organized by History Department, Madhusudan Dev Degree College of Science & Education, Atia, Bhubaneswar. Delivered a speech as Chief Speaker, 12th January 2019.
  • Webinar on E. PATHACHAKRA SERIES “Neolithic and Chalcolithic Culture in Odisha” Organized by Department of History, R.C.M. Science College, Khallikote, Ganjam, Resource Person. Google Meet Link: https://meet.goole.com/vmk-tjhp-cnh, on 30th August 2020 at 12 Noon (Sunday).
  • Delivered a Talk as Chief Speaker on the occasion of World Heritage Day, International Day for Monuments and Sites, Organized by Ayitiha, Bhubaneswar, 18th April 2022.
  • Delivered a Talk as Chief Speaker on the Memory of Professor Karunasagar Behera, Organized by Kedaranatha Gabesana Pratisthan, Bhubaneswar, on 20th May, 2022.
  • Delivered a Talk as Chief Speaker on the topic ‘New Perspective of Odishan Archaeology with Special Reference to Chalcolithic Culture’, Annual Seminar, Department of History, Autonomous College, Nimapada, on 31st May, 2022.
  • Archaeological Traits of Odisha in the context of Art, Sculpture and Language, Webinar on Archaeological Remains of Odisha as Sources of Classical Odia, Organized by Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Odia, CIIL, Ministry of Education, Government of India, 27.09.2022.
  • Contribution of Pyarimohan Acharya as Writer of First Odia Language History of Odisha, Chief Speaker on the Occasion of 111th Death Anniversary. Organized by Aityaha at Kedaranatha Gabeshana Kendra, Bhubaneswar, on 28.12.2022.
  • Invited talk on “A Representation of Various Activities of The People Depicted on The Walls of Temple”, in Workshop on Temple Architecture and Iconography organized by Asiatic Society for Social Science Research in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, held on 02-06 January, 20.01.2023.
  • Herostone and Its Historical Perspectives, Seminar organized by State Institute for Development of Arts and Crafts, Handlooms, Textile and Handicraft Department of Odisha at Kalabhoomi-Odisha Craft Museum on 15th January, 2023.
  • Maritime Trade of Odisha with Reference to Archaeological Sites in the Kushabhadra Dhanua River System. National Seminar on Maritime Trade of Odisha, organized by Department of History, Balanga College, Balanga, Puri, on 25th January, 2023.
  • National Seminar on Classical Odia in Historical Perspective, Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Odia, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Bhubaneswar-751009, held on 11th and 12th March, 2023.
  • K.B.D.A.V. College, Nirakarpur, 12th April, 2024.
  • Nimapara College, “Dihaupara Reflection on Boitabhanga, Gabadiha and Netilata”, National Seminar on New Dimension of Geo-Archaeological Research in 21st Century, Organized by Department of Geology and History, Nimapada Autonomous College, 19th and 20th July, 2024.
  • Tracing the History of Ancient Odisha through Archaeology, Organized by Department of History, Pattamundai Degree College, Pattamundai, Kendrapara, Odisha, on 7th October, 2024.
  • Department of History and Archaeology, F.M. University, Balasore, “History at the Eve of World Heritage Week 2024”.
  • IQAC Sponsored Special Seminar on Recent Discovered Archaeological Sites in Odisha: A Historical Perspective. The Seminar was organized by Department of History, Satya Sai Women’s College, Bhubaneswar, on 25th September, 2024.
  • National Seminar on Ancient and Medieval Architecture of Odisha: A Reappraisal, Organized by Department of History, Balugaon College, Balugaon in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, on 11th December, 2024.
  • National Seminar on History, Culture and Heritage in and Around Chilika, Organized by Department of History and Historical Society, Godavarish Mahavidyalaya, Banapur, Khurdha, in Collaboration with P.G. Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 19th December 2024.
  • Digvijayi Samrat Kapilendra Deva O Odia Jatiyata, Organized by Utkal Samilani, Lohia Academy, Unit-9, Bhubaneswar, 29.06.2025.
  • Sakta Parampara Pratnatatwika, Aitihasika Adhayan (Archaeological and Historical Study of Sakta Tradition), Odia Viswavidyalaya, Satyabadi, Puri, Odisha. “Sakti Upasanara Parampara o Nirdarshan”, 26.09.2025.
  • Chalcolithic Culture of Odisha, Xtramural Lecture, SCS College, Puri, 12.09.2025.
  • Utkala Samilani, Samrat Kharavela Jayanti O Boita Jatrapalana, Khandagiri-Udayagiri, Panthika Mandapa, Bhubaneswar, 05.11.2025.
  • Department of History, SCS College, Puri in Collaboration with Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, and ASI, Puri Circle, on the eve of World Heritage Week, “Unfolding the Timeless Heritage of Odisha: Prospects and Challenges”, 20th November 2025.
  • History Culture of Odisha (With special reference to Chalcolithic Culture of Ganjam), Department of History, Chatrapur Science College, Chatrapur, Ganjam. Regional Session of Odisha History Congress, “Local Rulers, Big Culture, Linking Regional Identity of Ganjam with Odia Asmita”, 23rd November 2025.
  • Department of History, Keshapur Degree College, Keshapur, Ganjam, “Archaeology of East Coast Chilika”, 26.11.2025.
  • Department of History, Brahman Jharilo Mahavidyalaya, Fulnakhara, Cuttack, “Recent Development of Archaeological Study in Our Region (Mahanadi Delta)”, 03.12.2025.
Awards and Recognitions
  • UGC-JRF in Archaeology, 2001.
  • UGC-JRF in History, 2008.
  • UGC Research Award, 2003 to 2004.
  • Sikhyashree Sanman 2017 by Biswabani, 13 December 2017.
  • Sikhyajoti Sanman 2018 by Utkal Mail, 23 January 2018.
  • Best Paper Cash Award, “Discovery of New Archaeological Sites around Chilika and Its Probable Interaction with South India Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh”, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, 47th Session, SKR Government Degree College, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, 4th-5th January 2025.
Professional Experience
  • Research Scholar: January 2003-2004.
  • Lecturer: August 2004 – Continuing.
  • Part of the Departmental Excavation Project at Norisho from 2009-13.
Administrative Experience
  • Deputy Course Co-Ordinator in Master’s Degree Course of Tourism and Heritage Management (MTHM) in P.G. Department of AIHCA, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, 2007-10.
  • Tabulator for Post Graduate Examination.
  • Jt. Secretary, Permanent Office, Odisha History Congress.
  • Seminar In-charge of P.G. Department of AIHCA since 2005.
  • Asst. Superintendent, Gopabandhu Chhatrabash, 2005-10.
  • Asst. Secretary, FACULTY Club, UTA, from 2012-2013.
  • Asst. Superintendent, Madhusudan Chhatrabash, continuing from 2016-2019.
  • Member, Board of Studies, Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, U.U.
  • Member, Board of Studies, History, Salipur Autonomous College for Academic Session 2018-19.
  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of History, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, New Campus, Balasore-756089, Odisha, 2021-22.
  • Vice-Chancellor Nominee, Department of History Board of Study, Autonomous College, Kendrapara, 2022-23.
  • Vice-Chancellor Nominee, Department of History Board of Study, Autonomous College, Salipur, 2022-23.
  • Vice-Chancellor Nominee, Department of History Board of Study, Autonomous College, Kendrapara, 2023-24.
  • Vice-Chancellor Nominee, Department of History Board of Study, Autonomous College, Salipur, 2023-24.
Faculty Name Name of Participation Activity State / National / International / University / College
Dr. Anam Behera Committee of Tarpana Sila Sthamba Department of Language, Literature and Culture, Government of Odisha
Dr. Anam Behera Committee of Balijatra, UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Department of Language, Literature and Culture, Government of Odisha
Other Important Activities
  • Life Member, Odisha History Congress. L.M. 175.
  • Life Member, Indian History Congress. L.M. 2275.
  • Life Member, Andhra History Congress. L.M. 815.
  • Life Member, South Indian History Congress.
  • Life Member, Haryana History Congress.
  • Life Member, Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies (ISPQS).
  • Life Member, Puducherry World History Congress. L.M. 187.
  • Annual Member, Numismatic Society of India, 2025.
Service of the Community
  • As a member of Fresh Eye Campus Committee, actively participated in Cleaning and Greening of Utkal University Campus (June 2008 – June 2010).
Other Extension Activities
  • Actively participated in cleaning roads in our locality and relief works in Astarang-Kakatapur area in Puri District during Super Cyclone 1999.
  • Participated in the Relief Works of Utkal University during floods in 2008 and 2010.
  • Participated in Campus Cleaning during Phailin Cyclone, 2013.
  • Participated in Campus Cleaning during Cyclone Fani, 2019.