Jagadamba Shree Puraskar () is an award given to a person or an organization for contribution to Nepali language, literature, art and folk culture. It is presented alongside

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, on the day of Ghatasthapana; the first day of

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festival.

History

It is named after Rani Jagadamba Kumari Devi, the wife of General

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an daughter in law of Prime Minister

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. It was established in 1989 (2045 BS) in Nepal. Nepali singer

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was the first to win this award for his contribution to Nepali music. Since 2075 BS, the award prize has been increased to NRs. 400,000.

Criteria

The criteria for awarding the prize were set on Chaitra 30, 2045 BS based on the suggestion of the members of the organization. When the 'Madan Puraskar' was established in the year 2012 BS, the rules and regulations of the Guthi and the rules related to 'Jagdamba-Shree' were presented by Shri Shambhu Prasad Gyawali. Some of the criteria based on the official website are:- * The service of Nepali language is considered as the only basis for the award. * The award is not given posthumously. * The award is given to the person / organization among nominees from various fields based on the suggestion and advice by the selection committee which is to be formed every year. Narayan Gopal

List of winners

References

Notes

:1. Year in B.S. = Year in C.E. + 56\57; 2077 B.S. = 2020/2021 :2.Accepted by Dr. Mahesh Raj Panta on behalf of the organization

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