HandTree of KISS

Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia 4/15/2025 01:32:00 AM


        The HandTree made of marble in the background of this photo is an artwork created during the year 2012-13. It is located on the wall of the IT Lab near the Hanuman Temple at KISS Campus 1 or KIIT Campus 10. During that time, I was pursuing my +2 studies at #KISS. #Professor_AchyutaSamanta Sir, the founder of KIIT & KISS, had suggested creating a beautiful artwork at this location. Under the guidance of #Aditya_Gadanayak Sir and with the support of art teachers Mr. #Subrat_Kumar_Mahala and Mr. #Krupasindhu Sir, I, along with my friends, helped in painting this wonderful image.

        This hand tree symbolizes unity, creativity and the collective spirit of the #KISS students. Each colourful handprint represents a student's contribution, making this mural a vibrant expression of togetherness and talent. Standing in front of it today brings back countless memories of our youthful days filled with learning, collaboration and inspiration. This wall is not just a piece of art- it’s a piece of our history.

Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia

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Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia was born on May 1, 1997, in Muduliguda village of Malkangiri district, Odisha. He belongs to a tribal community and has always stayed closely connected to the culture, traditions and social systems of indigenous people. He completed his Ph.D. at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. His doctoral research focused on the traditional political system of the Didayi tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. His thesis, titled “Continuity and Changes of Traditional Political System of Didayi Tribe in Odisha: A Case Study of Malkangiri District,” examined how traditional governance structures have evolved in response to contemporary influences. He carried out extensive fieldwork in 12 villages across Malkangiri, studying traditional leadership roles such as Naik, Chalan, Pujari and Dishari. Committed to preserving tribal identity and knowledge, he continues to work toward empowering indigenous communities through research and advocacy. Dr. Jyotiranjan Gudia is the first Doctorate from the Didayi community of Malkangiri district of Odisha.

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