In the holy land of Lord Jagannath down the ages there were many great women born in Odisha. They not only tried their best to glorified our land through their magnificent personality but also their unique characters, rare abilities, rise of national feelings and noble deeds created a glorious chapter so far as the freedom movement of Odisha is concerned. Undoubtedly the socio-economic and political transformation so as to elevate our society and in during the colonial period with the rise of British Imperialism in Odisha the role of Freedom fighters especially the role of Women played most significant role in the Freedom struggle. Like the other parts of India, it also had a great impact over Odisha and eminent personalities cum freedom fighters like Malati Devi, Rama Devi, Jahnavi Devi, Godavari Devi, Hiramayee Devi had great contributions towards freedom against British Imperialism. Parvati Giri, so called the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha and her contributions made created her a unique place in the history of Modern Odisha among the notable freedom fighters.
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