Bana Bihari Panda was an Odia poet and playwright born on May 2, 1940. He was honored with the Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award in 1995 for his play 'Ekankika Guest House'. In addition to his literary contributions, he served as an Indian Police Service officer beginning in 1963, where he worked as a Police DGP. Panda passed away on March 2, 2017, leaving behind a legacy in both literature and law enforcement.
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Meaning of the name - Bana
The name Bana doesn't have a widely recognized meaning. It is often associated with nature and simplicity, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.
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Generation Group
Bana Bihari Panda belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dhenkanal district
Place of Death: Cuttack
Occupation: playwright | poet | writer
Employers: Indian Police Service
Awards Received: Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Taurus 7 | 12 Taurus 32 | 3 Leo 31 |
| Moon | 19 Pisces 11 | 19 Cancer 42 | 24 Aries 59 |
| Mercury | 22 Aries 37 | 17 Aries 54 | 26 Cancer 22 |
| Venus | 26 Gemini 44 | 1 Aries 9 | 28 Gemini 0 |
| Mars | 20 Gemini 19 | 6 Leo 23 | 14 Leo 47 |
| Jupiter | 26 Aries 46 | 21 Gemini 43 | 13 Taurus 6 |
| Saturn | 5 Taurus 32 | 27 Pisces 56 | 14 Taurus 5 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 25 | 26 Taurus 26 | 25 Taurus 37 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 59 | 1 Aries 9 | 23 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 42 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Leo 31 |
| Rahu | 19 Libra 3 | 25 Pisces 3 | 14 Libra 33 |
| Ketu | 19 Aries 3 | 25 Virgo 3 | 14 Aries 33 |
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