Giri Dandasena: key obituary facts
Is Giri Dandasena dead? Yes. Giri Dandasena died on August 24, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Giri Dandasena's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Giri Dandasena known for?
He was a writer from Odisha, India.
More about Giri Dandasena
Born: 29 December 1949.
Gender: male.
Occupation: writer, short story writer.
Nationality: India.
Awards: Odisha Sahitya Akademi Ovation, Jhankar Award.
Occupations: Writer, columnist, historian.
Office: Vice-President of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi.
Genres: Short stories, prose, columns, history.
Giri Dandasena, an Indian writer in the Odia language, died on August 24, 2026, aged 76.
A writer, columnist and historian from Odisha, he produced fiction and works on the history and cultural heritage of Sundargarh district, including the historical study Sundargarh Itihasa. Dandasena also served as vice-president of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi from May 18, 2011, to February 8, 2015.
His published works included Kalasūtra, Bhumigarbha, Odishi Odishi and Rasta Kadare Jibana, and his columns appeared in Odia newspapers and literary publications.