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Madan Puraskar
The Madan Puraskar () is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for an outstanding book in the Nepali language published within the calendar year. It is considered as the most prestigious literature award in Nepal. It is awarded on the day of Dashain#Day 1: Ghatasthapana, Ghatasthapana every year alongside Jagadamba Shree Puraskar. History The award was established by daughter in law of Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher JBR, Queen Jagadamba Kumari Devi, in memory of her husband late General Madan Shumsher JBR, on 26 September 1955. Since then it has been presented every year, except in 1974 and 1976. At the time of its establishment, the award prize was Nepalese rupee, रु 4,000. On the Golden–Jubilee year 2005, the award prize was increased to Nepalese rupee, रु 400,000. List of Winners and Short list by year 2015 – 2023 2000 – 2014 Before 2014 (2071 BS), shortlist was not published. 1986– 1999 1971 – 1985 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Samvat
Vikram Samvat (ISO: ''Vikrama Saṁvata''; abbreviated VS), also known as the Vikrami calendar is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent and still also used in several Indian states and Nepal. It is a lunisolar calendar, using twelve to thirteen lunar months each solar sidereal years. The year count of the Vikram Samvat calendar is usually 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar, except during January to April, when it is ahead by 56 years. Vikram Samvat is an official calendar of Nepal. And unlike India where it is used only for religious dates, the solar version of Vikram Samvat is an official calendar used for everything from school sessions to legal contracts to any official functions. History A number of ancient and medieval inscriptions used the Vikram Samvat. Although it was reportedly named after the legendary king Vikramaditya, the term "Vikrama Samvat" does not appear in the historical record before the 9th century; the same calendar sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagiraj Ingnam
Bhagi Raj Ingnam (Limbu) () is a Nepalese historian and retired government official. He is a researcher on Limbuwan history and traditions. Biography He was born and brought up in Aathrai village, Terathum in a ''Subba'' (village chief) family. He studied Public Administration and passed the ''Loksewa'' examination to work as a civil servant for Nepal government. He served the government for 36 years and retired as the chief district officer of Dhankuta in 2014. While preparing for civil service examinations, he found out that the mainstream Nepali history, the one that also appeared in those exams, differed a lot from the actual history. So, he started researching about the Limbuwan history. He spent seven years and NRs. 1.3 million to write his Madan Puraskar winning book, '' Limbuwanko Etihasik Dastavej Sangraha''. Awards In 2021, he won the Madan Puraskar, Nepal's highest literary honour, for his book ''Limbuwanko Etihasik Dastavej Sangraha''. The book was selected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faatsung
''Song of the Soil'' (Original title: ''Faatsung''; ) is a 2019 Nepali novel by Chuden Kabimo. The novel is based on the Gorkhaland movement revolution that took place during 1980s in the northern part of West Bengal. The Nepali edition of the novel was initially published in 2019 by FinePrint Publication in Nepal and Sambodhan Publication in India. Kabimo, a writer from Kalimpong district, is the winner of the Yuva Puraskar for Nepali language 2018 for ''1986''—a short story collection centering around the Gorkhaland movement issue. Synopsis The original title ''Faatsung'' translates to 'story of the soil' In Lepcha language. Kabimo belongs to the Lepcha community, an ethnic group indigenous to eastern Nepal, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim region. The story revolves around the friendship of an unnamed narrator with his friend Norden, on the backdrop of the movement. One day, the narrator receives the news Norden's death in a recent earthquake and decides to go back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanu Sharma
Sanu Sharma () is a Nepali novelist, short story writer, poet, and lyricist. Her body of work includes novels, short stories, and poetry, with many pieces also released as audiobooks. Some of her works have been translated into languages such as English, Hindi, Portuguese, and Spanish appearing in publications across multiple countries. In 2018, Sharma’s short story collection ''Ekadeshmaa'' was shortlisted for the prestigious Madan Puraskar award among seven other works. In 2024, her ninth book, ''Arko Deshma'' — her second short story collection — was shortlisted for both the Padmashree Award and the Kavidanda Literary Award. Early life Sanu Sharma was born in '' Prasuti Ghriha'', a governmental maternity hospital in Kathmandu. She was brought up in both Kathmandu, the capital, and the hill and Terai regions of Nepal. Career Sharma published her first novel ''Ardhaviram'' in 2003 and ''Jeetko Paribhasha'', the second one in 2010. She published her third novel ''Artha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranahar
''Ranahar'' () is a 2018 Nepali historical fiction novel by Yogesh Raj. It was published on 2 June 2018 by Nepa~laya publications The book won the Madan Puraskar of that year. The book follows the life of Ranajit Malla, the last king of Bhaktapur and his defeat to Prithvi Narayan Shah. The name of the main character is ''Ranajit'' (one who triumphs in the war) whereas ''Ranahar'' means defeat in the war, so the title of the book is a wordplay on the name of the protagonist. Synopsis The book journeys the life of the prince from his childhood to his defeat. The book shows the culture and society of that period. The construction of Nyatapola Temple by his father King Bhupatindra Malla Bhupatindra Malla (Newar language, Nepal Bhasa: ; 3 November 1674 – 15 April 1722) was a Malla (Nepal), Malla Dynasty King of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur (present day Bhaktapur, Nepal) who reigned from 1696 until his death in 1722. He is the most ... is also a part of the story of the novel. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yogesh Raj
Yogesh Raj is a Nepali historian, scholar and writer. He won the Madan Puraskar for his novel ''Ranahar'' in 2018. Biography He has a degree in mechanical engineering and a PhD in the history of science, technology, and medicine from Imperial College London, Imperial College, London. He is a polyglot and speaks seven languages (Maithili language, Maithali, Nepali language, Nepali, English, Hindi, Bengali language, Bengali, Newar language, Nepalbhasa and German language, German). In 2013, he wrote a book based on the death rituals of Hindu Newars titled ''Sandhya Samrachana: Hindu Newarharu ko Mrityu Chetana''. He edited the jail diaries of the martyr Bharat Gopal Jha which was published as ''Uhi Jha: Euta Yuba Sahidko Antim Jail Diary (2018–2020)'' in 2017. He published his first novel ''Ranahar'' in 2018. The novel is about the last king of Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur kingdom, Ranajit Malla. It won the Madan Puraskar for the same year. Notable works Edited * ''Ruptures and r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharada Sharma
Sharada Sharma (born 1958; ) is a Nepali writer and poet. Her debut novel, ''Taap'', won the 2012 Padmashree Sahitya Samman award. Early life and education Sharada Sharma was born in 1958 in Syangja, Nepal. Her father was a writer and editor who contributed to various Nepalese publications. Sharma first began writing poetry at eight years old while in Pokhara, where she spent a portion of her childhood. A natural introvert, she found solace in writing. With the support of her family, she attended Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, where she studied science and then arts, eventually graduating with a master's degree. Career Sharma first gained recognition in 1982 after publishing a poem in honor of the writer B. P. Koirala. In 1987, she published her first poetry collection, ''Boundless Emotions''. This was followed in 1991 with the short story collection ''Ruins of Convictions'' and in 1992 with the poetry collection ''After the War.'' In addition to poetry and short storie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhuwan Dhungana
Bhuwan Dhungana (; born 2 August 1947) is a Nepali writer and poet. She is best known for her short story ''The Thousand Rupee Note'' which has also been translated into English and Urdu. Her first novel '' Parityakta'' was published in 2020. Early life and education She was born as Bhuwan Koirala on 2 August 1947 (18 Shrawan 2004 BS) in Biratnagar city of eastern Nepal in a political family. Although born to a political family, she was never attracted towards the world of politics. She received her primary education from Varanasi, India and secondary education from Biratnagar. She received a Diploma in Law from Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Campus, Kathmandu. Through the Colombo Plan, she received scholarship to attend Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, West Bengal. In the university, she studied Manipuri dance for three years. She received a Diploma in Manipuri dance and Bengali literature in 1971. She completed her post graduate education from Tribhuvan University in 1973. Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parityakta
''Parityakta'' () is a Nepali language novel by Bhuwan Dhungana. It was published on June 28, 2020 by Nepa~laya Publication. It was nominated for Madan Puraskar for the year 2076 BS, one of the most prestigious literary award in Nepal. Synopsis The book shows the inner thoughts of a woman in a patriarchal Nepali society and how she deals with loneliness. It is written in first person stream of consciousness narrative. Release It is the first novel of the writer who has been active in the Nepali literary scene since 1970. The release of the book was delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The book was launched as a part of 2020 series of Nepalaya publication which featured books of four women writers. The other books are '' Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech'' by Dr. Sudha Sharma, ''Kumari Prashnaharu'' by Durga Karki and '' Dumero'' by Sarala Gautam. Reception The book was nominated for Madan Puraskar for the year 2076 BS. See also * '' Shirishko Phool'' * '' Singha Durbarko G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharani (novel)
''Maharani '' () is a Nepali novel written by Chandra Prakash Baniya. The book was published in 2019 and won Madan Puraskar in the same year. Synopsis The book is a historical fiction based on Chaubisi Rajya and Baise rajya Baise Rajya () were sovereign and intermittently allied petty kingdoms on the Indian subcontinent, ruled by Khas, Khasas from History of Nepal, medieval Nepal, located around the Karnali River, Karnali-Bheri River, Bheri river basin of modern-day ... of Nepal. The story is about King Ghanashyam of Parbat and the controversy over his succession by his sons- Malebam and Bhadribam. Malebam is the elder son and has the birthright to the throne whereas Bhadribam was conceived earlier but born later. When Malebam is declared king, Bhadribam revolts while his wife, to everyone's surprise, supports Malebam. In recognition of her efforts to save Parbat, the palace gives her the status of "Maharani". But, she takes Sannyasa secretly and leaves to Vindravan. From that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Prakash Baniya
Chandra Prakash Baniya (; born 7 April 1951) is a Nepali writer, columnist, educator and politician. He was elected as a representative from Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist–Leninist) (1978) in 1991 general election for Myagdi (constituency 2). He won the Madan Puraskar for his novel ''Maharani'' in 2019. Early life and education He was born on 7 April 1951 (25 Chaitra 2007 BS) in Beni, Myagdi district of Gandaki province in western Nepal as the youngest son to father Hasta Dal Baniya and mother Nanda Kumari Baniya. He completed his SLC-level education from Bidhya Devi Madhyamik Bidhyalaya (Bidhya Devi Secondary School) in Baglung district. He received his bachelor's degree from Saraswati Multiple Campus in Thamel. Political career After passing SLC examinations, he started teaching at Bal Bodhini School in Bhirmuni, Beni. He then subsequently taught at Paulastya Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Muktidham Madyamik Bidhyalaya and Mangala Madyamik Bidhyalaya. During his teaching c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramite
''Ramite'' () is a 2021 Nepali novel by Jason Kunwar. It was published on February 13, 2021 by Red Panda Books. It is debut book of the author who is a musician and a part of a band called 'Night'. The book was shortlisted for the Madan Puraskar. The book is a part a project consisting of four sections. The future installments will be in musical performances, arts and films. The project is a collaboration between various musicians, artists, photographers, illustrators and filmmakers. Synopsis The novel is set in a fictional world, and has been told by multiple narrators. It consists of various songs, sketches and fictional scripts. The book depicts the story of human civilization, societies and various human instincts that mirrors our world. Reception The book was shortlisted for Madan Puraskar, 2077 BS alongside ''Eklavya Ko Debre Haat'' by Giri Shreesh Magar, ''Kariya'' by Krishna Abiral, ''Kalpa Grantha'' by Kumar Nagarkoti, ''Nrityakshar Vigyan'' by Bhairab Bahadur Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
