[1] He was the adopted son of a mahari (temple dancer) Ratna Prabha Devi and from her he learnt the art of devotional movement.

His dance was laden with bhakti rasa and each of its movements spelt the holy name of Lord Jagannath.

He was especially adept in group choreographies and has left his indelible impression on masterpieces like Glānisanghāra, Matrubandanā, Balagopālashtaka and many more.

His choreographed dance episodes based on the lives of great poets of India Kalidas and Jayadeba.

[2] He taught Kelucharan Mohapatra, Deba Prasad Das, Mayadhar Raut, and Bhagaban Sahu.