Preservation of Cultural Heritage through Literature: A Study of Odia Poem Konark and Novel Paraja

Culture, tradition and Heritage of a society are the contributions of the past. Cultural Heritage boosts the spirit of the present. It is, therefore, essential to preserve the rich cultural Heritage of human society for a glorious future. Cultural Heritage refers to the way contemporary society utilizes the past. It includes both tangible and intangible Heritage. Efforts have been made for the preservation and promotion of rich tradition and Heritage. History books and literary works are valuable for studying past cultures and monuments. Books are the windows to the past norms, values and traditions which is preserved through writing. Literature, through poetry, stories, novels, and plays, presents a comprehensive view of the past, allowing people in contemporary society to understand the monuments and culture of their ancestors. This paper explores the role of literature in preserving cultural Heritage, focusing on two notable Odia literary works: Konark, a poem by Sachi Rautray, and Paraja, a novel by Gopinath Mohanty. It examines how these works contribute to the preservation of cultural Heritage.