Archaeology of Orissa: With Special Reference to Nuapada and Kalahandi

J.P. Singh Deo (born 29th August 1946), is an individual field archaeologist, Khariar. He is credited with the discovery of pre-historic rock shelter paintings of Yogimath Donger & Ghatghumar, Copper plates, gold coins of sarabhapuriya dynasty, clay & stone Seals of Panduvamsi dynasty, Kalachuri coins, terra-cottas, beads, sculptures of many types and palm-leave manuscripts. With the presentation of his findings, “Khariar Branch Museum”, was opened by Govt. of Orissa in 1976. His few archaeological findings are presented to “Dr. N.K. Sahu Museum”, of Sambalpur University and Orissa State Museum. He is life Member of Institute of Historical Studies. Calcutta, Orissa History Congress, Red Cross Society and Utkal Sahitya Samaj. President of “Khariar Sahitya Samiti”, which has already celebrated its Cultural Profile of South Kosala, “Origin of Jagannath Deity”, “Tantric Art of Orissa”, “Character Assasination in Modern History of Orissa”, and has contributed to different research Journals, Bulletins, Periodicals, Magazines, Papers and edited Books. Receiver of “Ekamra Saman”, 2002 and has been facilitated by many Organisations.