''Shabdatit Shantanu'' () is a 1999 Nepali novel by poet
Banira Giri. It was published in 1999 (2056 BS) by
Sajha Prakashan
Sajha Publications () is the oldest publishing house of Nepal. It was established in 1913 and is funded by the Government of Nepal. Headquartered in Lalitpur, it has regional branches in Biratnagar, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Dhangadi.
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and won the
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 the same year, making Giri the second woman to win the award.
Synopsis
The book is set in
Lahan village and depicts the life of that place and other nearby places.
Reception
The book won the prestigious Sajha Puraskar in 1999. Giri was the first woman to win the prize.
See also
* ''
Shirishko Phool''
* ''
Madhabi
''Madhabi'' () is a 1983 Nepali mythological novel by Madan Mani Dixit. It was published on 13 April 1983 by Sajha Prakashan, and won the Madan Puraskar (2039 BS) for the same year. It is a retelling of the story of Madhabi and Gallav from M ...
''
*
''Yogmaya''
References
Sajha Puraskar–winning works
1999 Nepalese novels
Novels set in Nepal
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