<p>Bhubaneswar: Odisha's well-known devotional singer Santilata Barik Chhotray died at a hospital here on Monday night after a long fight with cancer, her family said.</p>.<p>She was 64, and survived by her husband Basant Chhotray.</p>.<p>Barik, a household name in Odisha, was on ventilator support for the last few days, her family said.</p>.<p>Among her popular songs are <em>'Thaka Mana Chala Jiba', 'Bhaji Bhaji to Nama', 'He Chakanayan' and 'Balirenu Mahabandha'.</em></p>.<p>She had received the title of 'acharya' from the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar.</p>.<p>She was trained by stalwarts such as Balakrushna Das, Markandeya Mahapatra, Singhari Shyamasundar Kar and Gopal Panda.</p>.<p>Barik was felicitated by Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy for her contribution to Odia music, language and culture.</p>.<p>Noted personalities from different walks of life mourned her demise.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said her death created a great void in the cultural world.</p>.<p>"I pay my heartfelt tribute to the departed soul and condolence to the bereaved family"' he said.</p>.<p>Patnaik also announced that Barik's funeral will be held with full state honours.</p>.<p>Expressing grief, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said her songs had a passion for spirituality and a sense of devotion.</p>.<p>"Through music, she connected people with Odisha culture and Sri Jagannath," he said.</p>
<p>Bhubaneswar: Odisha's well-known devotional singer Santilata Barik Chhotray died at a hospital here on Monday night after a long fight with cancer, her family said.</p>.<p>She was 64, and survived by her husband Basant Chhotray.</p>.<p>Barik, a household name in Odisha, was on ventilator support for the last few days, her family said.</p>.<p>Among her popular songs are <em>'Thaka Mana Chala Jiba', 'Bhaji Bhaji to Nama', 'He Chakanayan' and 'Balirenu Mahabandha'.</em></p>.<p>She had received the title of 'acharya' from the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya in Bhubaneswar.</p>.<p>She was trained by stalwarts such as Balakrushna Das, Markandeya Mahapatra, Singhari Shyamasundar Kar and Gopal Panda.</p>.<p>Barik was felicitated by Odisha Sangeet Natak Academy for her contribution to Odia music, language and culture.</p>.<p>Noted personalities from different walks of life mourned her demise.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said her death created a great void in the cultural world.</p>.<p>"I pay my heartfelt tribute to the departed soul and condolence to the bereaved family"' he said.</p>.<p>Patnaik also announced that Barik's funeral will be held with full state honours.</p>.<p>Expressing grief, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said her songs had a passion for spirituality and a sense of devotion.</p>.<p>"Through music, she connected people with Odisha culture and Sri Jagannath," he said.</p>