About Ajaya Mahala
The poet belongs to Orissa, a state of India. A post-graduate in Economics, he is in employment with the Government of India in Pune. He is into poetry and photography. Haiku is his new found joy. He won two contests recently: Diogen Best Autumn Haiku 2013 - Second Prize Indian Kukai #3 January 2014 - Top Place His haiku have been published in Manichi Daily News and Asahi Haikuist Network. A few acceptances await publication.