05/05/2025
Pandit Raghunath Murmu (5 may 1905 - 1 february 1982) born in Dahardih village in Mayurbhanj district, odisha, was an Indian Santali writer and educator. In a world where santal people had no script to call their own, Guru Gomke Raghunath Murmu dreamed of letters — not just to write, but to keep alive the soul of his community. He gifted the Santal people *Ol Chiki*, a script born from love, pride, and relentless courage. But his mission didn’t stop there. He enriched us with many priceless literary treasures like Parsi Poha ,Ol chemed, Dare ge Dhon , Sido Kanho , Bidu Chadan , Kherwal Bir . Through his words he preserved our stories, our pride , our identity.
Today, we remember not just a scholar, but a guardian of identity, a warrior of culture, and a heart that beat for his people. His legacy isn’t just in letters — it’s in every Santali voice that rises today, in every story retold, and in the proud rhythm of *Ol Chiki* scripts written under starlit skies.
