About the Book -: The Odia Short Story "Maralara Mrutyu" also known as Death of a Swan by Surendra Mohanty is a famous short stories book in Odia literature. The stories in this collection were written between 1958 and 1962. They cover different situations, backgrounds, and mental states. Some of these stories have been published in magazines like "Jhankar" and have been liked by readers. This is also a reference book in Odia for UPSC civil service examination.