Pioneer of rod puppetry Maguni Kuanr dies at 88 in Odisha 0 01.06.2024 07:37 «The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) Maguni Charan Kuanr, the pioneer of rod puppetry in Odisha, passed away at 88. He left behind a rich legacy of unique rod puppetry and was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2023.