Hrudananda Panigrahi was born on August 6, 1955, in the village of Jhadapata, located in DolaSahi, Bhadrak district. His parents are Phulmani Panigrahi and Harihar Panigrahi. He completed his postgraduate education in Arts from Utkal University and began his professional career as a lecturer in the Department of Odia Language and Literature. After more than three decades of dedicated teaching, he retired as a professor. For over forty years, Hrudananda has been deeply engaged in literary pursuits, contributing to Odia literature through poetry, lyric poetry, essays, criticism, and translations. His first poetry collection, Ananta Premara Geeta, was published in 1990. His works are known for their emotional depth, simplicity, and purity, often infused with elegance and musicality that captivate readers.

Notable Works: Poetry Collections: Luhara Topae Janha, Nasta Pada, Arata Nalina Bana, Jharipaduthiba Sunyata Gotapane Punyare, Shakuntala, Matikatha Agapahunda, Pani Photaka, Dighi, Andhara Dhuli

Lyric Poetry: Manepade Aji, Ebook Kabita Grantha, Chhaira Pada

Criticism: Saraswat Gabaksha

Translations: Buddhiman Gharachatia. Etc

Honours and Recognition: Uttar Odisha Lekhaka Sammelana Purashkar, Chalapatha Kabita Samman, Chandrabhaga Kabita Samman, Kantakabi Smruti Purashkar, Nabakakali Kabita Samman, 48th Bisuba Milana Prajatantra Kabita Purashkar, Salepur Kabita Samman, Kholapharda Kabita Samman, Vijayamilana Kabita Samman.