Dhanush Chandra Gautam (; 1932–2006), professionally known as Dha. Cha. Gotame was a Nepalese writer. He published multiple books and edited multiple newspaper and magazines in his lifetime. He won the prestigious

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. ...

for his novel ''

Ghamka Pailaharu ''Ghamka Pailaharu'' () is a 1979 Nepali language, Nepali novel by Dhanush Chandra Gautam, Dha. Cha. Gotame. The novel depicts the day–to–day life of a nameless town in Terai, Tarai region of Nepal, loosely based on Birgunj. Gotame grew up in ...

''.

Early life and education

He was born on December 26, 1932 (Poush 12, 1989 BS) in Manarakatti village of Mahottari district to father Govinda Chandra Gautam and mother Deepwati Devi Gautam. He was expelled from his school for being involved in anti-Rana politics. He completed his matriculation from India. He got his IA degree from GBB College, Muzaffarpur. After graduation, he became a high level member of

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, established by

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Literary career

He started his literary career by publishing a story called ''Parda'' in ''Sewa'', a monthly literary magazine from Birgunj in 2008 BS (). Although he had penned some poems and titled the manuscript as ''Niharika'', he never published it. He started a literary magazine called ''Bachhita'' in 2015 BS (). He additionally worked as an editor for ''Filingo'' (weekly) and ''Jhankar'' magazines.

Notable works

* ''

'' * ''Yaha Dekhi Tyaha Samma'' * ''Kalanatar'' * ''Sagya Sarbanam'' * ''Samjhana ka Galchhedaharu'' * ''Teen Baas'' * ''Utarotar'' * ''Aroha Abaroha''

Awards

He won the prestigious

and

Sajha Puraskar Sajha Puraskar () is a literary award given by Sajha Publications. It is presented annually to the best book published by Sajha Publication. History It was established in 1967 and the first award was given to Bhupi Sherchan for his book '' ...

for his novel, ''Ghamka Pailaharu''. He again won the Sajha Puraskar for ''Yaha Dekhi Tyaha Samma''. He was awarded with Sarbashrestha Pandulipi Prize in 2061 BS ().

Personal life

He was married to Shanta Devi Gautam. His brother Dhurba Chandra Gautam is also a renowned writer. He died in 2063 BS (2006 AD).

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