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