Madan Puraskar
Madan Puraskar | |
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Award for contributions to Literature | |
![]() Madan Puraskar to Dinesh Adhikari for Atirikta Abhilekh (2056 B.S.) | |
Awarded for | Literary award in Nepal |
Sponsored by | स्मृतिले दिएको पुरस्कार Madan Puraskar Guthi |
Reward(s) | NRs. 400,000 |
Established | 1955 |
First awarded | 1956 |
Last awarded | 2020 |
Highlights | |
No. of times awarded | 63 |
First winner | Satyamohan Joshi, Chittaranjan Nepali, Dr. Balram Joshi |
Latest winner | Bhagiraj Ingnam,Limbuwanko Etihasik Dastavej Sangraha (2077) |
Website | http://madanpuraskar.org ![]() |
The Madan Puraskar (Nepali: मदन पुरस्कार) 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 the most prestigious literature award in Nepal.It is awarded on the day of Ghatasthapana every year alongside Jagadamba Shree Puraskar.[1][2]
History[]
It 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 NRS 4000. Since Golden Jubilee year 2005 the award prize has been increased to NRs. 400,000.
List of Winners and Short list by year[]
Year in B.S. (in CE)[a] | Winner | Author | Short list |
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2077 (2020) | Limbuwanko Etihasik Dastavej Sangraha | Bhagiraj Ingnam[3] |
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2076 (2019) | Maharani (novel) | Chandra Prakash Baniya[5] |
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2075 (2018) | Ranahar | Yogesh Raj[7] | |
2074 (2017) | Yogmaya | Neelam Karki Niharika[9] |
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2073 (2016) | Dhritarashtra | Ghanashyam Kandel[10][11] |
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2072 (2015) | Aina | Ramlal Joshi[12] |
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2071 (2014) | Khusi | Vijay Kumar Pandey[14] | Not Available |
2070 (2013) | Khalangama Hamala | Radha Paudel[15] | |
2069 (2012) | Damini Bhir | Rajan Mukarung | |
2068 (2011) | Seto Dharti | Amar Neupane | |
2067 (2010) | Jiwan Kada Ki Phool | Jhamak Ghimire | |
2066 (2009) | Nepalko Balinali ra Tinko Digo Kheti | Nar Bahadur Saud | |
2065 (2008)) | Ek Haatko Taali | Yubraj Nayaghare | |
2064 (2007) | Antarmanko Yatra | Jagadish Ghimire | |
2063 (2006) | Chhapamar ko Chhoro | Mahesh Bikram Shah | |
2062 (2005) | Radha | Krishna Dharabasi | |
2061 (2004) | Palpasa Cafe | Narayan Wagle | |
2060 (2003) | Naya Ishwar Ko Ghoshana | Gopal Parajuli | |
2059 (2002) | Nepalko Kanooni Itihaasko Ruprekha | Revati Raman Khanal | |
2058 (2001) | Avinav Sanskrit Kosh | Hariram Joshi | |
2057 (2000) | Nepalko Simana | Buddhi Narayan Shrestha | |
2056 (1999) | Atirikta Avilekh | Dinesh Adhikari | |
2055 (1998) | Dukhanta Natak ko Srijana Parampara | Dr. Keshab Prasad Upadyaya | |
2054 (1997) | Bisarjan | Lokendra Bahadur Chand | |
2053 (1996) | Nepali Rastrya Jhanda | Dr. Dayaram Shrestha | |
2052 (1995) | Yojana Gandha | Binod Prasad Dhital | |
2051 (1994) | Sahi Shabda | Father William Bourke SJ | |
2050 (1993) | Madhyamik Nepali Gadhyakhan | Sarad Chandra Sharma Bhattarai | |
2049 (1992) | Palpama Prajatantrik Andolanka Sayadin 2007 | Dr. Bhabeshwor Pangeni | |
2048 (1991) | Pagal Basti | Saru Bhakta | |
2047 (1990) | Mirtujanya Mahakabya | Bhanu Bhakta Pokhrel | |
2046 (1989) | Nepalko Prajatantrik Andolanma Nepal Prajaparisadko Bhumika | Dr. Rajesh Gautam | |
2045 (1988) | Jyoti Jyoti Mahajyoti | Daulat Bikram Bista | |
2044 (1987) | Utsarga Prem | Rajeshwor Devkota | |
2043 (1986) | Likchhabi Sambatko Nirnaya | Nayaraj Panta | |
2042 (1985) | Baikuntha Express | Mohanraj Sharma | |
2041 (1984) | Pratyagaman | Kanchan Pudasaini | |
2040 (1983) | Alikhit | Dr. Dhruba Chandra Gautam | |
2039 (1982) | Madhabi | Madan Mani Dixit | |
2038 (1981) | Nadi Kinarka Majhi | Mohan Koirala | |
2037 (1980) | Jagdish Shumsher Rana | ||
2036 (1979) | Nepalka Paramparagat Pravidhi | Dr. Chabilal Gajurel | |
2035 (1978) | Ghamka Pailaharu | Dhanush Chandra Gautam | |
2034 (1977) | Lekhnath Poudhyalko Kabitwako Bisleshand Tatha Mulyakan | ||
2033 (1976) | — | — | |
2032 (1975) | Aagat | Bhawani Bhikshu | |
2031 (1974) | — | — | |
2030 (1973) | Likchavi Kaalka Abhilekh | ||
2029 (1972) | Aagoka Phoolharu Hun Aagoka Phoolharu Hoinan | Ishwor Ballav | |
2028 (1971) | Karnali Lok Sanskriti | Pradip Rimal,
Dr. Chudamani Bandhu, Bihari Krishna Shrestha Sthirjunga Bahadur. Satyamohan Joshi | |
2027 (1970) | Nepali Nirwachanko Ruprekha | Mahananda Sapkota | |
2026 (1969) | Belaet Tira Baralida | Taranath Sharma | |
2025 (1969) | Mangali Kushum | Dharma Raj Thapa | |
Parasmani Pradhan | |||
2024 (1967) | Nepalko Chapakhana ra Patrapatrikako Itihas | ||
Abstract Chintan Pyaj | Shankar Lamichhane | ||
2023 (1966) | Manab Mahakabya | Modanath Prasrit | |
Srasta ra Sahitya | Uttam Kunwar | ||
2022 (1965) | Shiris Ko Phool | Parijat | |
2021 (1964) | Bastra Nirmand Kala | Laxmi Bahadur Shrestha | |
Prachin Hindu Arthashastra | Nabaraj Chalise | ||
Prakrit Pokhara | Mukunda Sharan Upadhyaya | ||
Nepali Bhasa ra Sahitya | Balkrishna Pokhrel | ||
2020 (1963) | Josamani Santa Parampara ra Sahitya | Janaklal Sharma | |
Naisdhir Charit | Komalnath Adhikari | ||
2019 (1962) | Aamako Sapana | Gopal Prasad Rimal | |
2018 (1961) | Naya Sadak Ko Geet | Ramesh Bikal | |
2017 (1960) | Bhim Nidhi Tiwari | ||
Nepali Rashtriya Mudra | Satyamohan Joshi | ||
2016 (1959) | Mahakavi Devkota | Nityaraj Pandey | |
2015 (1958) | Udhyan | Ganga Bikram Sijapati | |
Kabi Byathit ra Kabya Sadhana | Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan | ||
2014 (1957) | Mitrika Udhyog | Karunakar Vaidya | |
Mann (novel) | Leeladhwaj Thapa | ||
2013 (1956) | Adhikbibhav Sthirbidhoot Utpadhak | Balram Joshi | |
Janaral Bhimsen Thapa ra Tatkalin Nepal | Chittaranjan Nepali | ||
Hamro Lok Sanskriti | Satyamohan Joshi |
Trivia[]
- First winners: Satya Mohan Joshi, Chittaranjan Nepali, Balram Joshi
- First woman winner: Parijat
- First novel to win the prize: Mann
- First short story anthology winner: Naya Sadak ko Geet
- First poetry collection winner: Bishfot
- Most number of wins: Satya Mohan Joshi (3)
See also[]
- Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya
- Nepali language
- Shri Durbar
- Jagadamba Kumari Devi
- Jagadamba Shree Purasakar
References[]
- ^ "Official website".
- ^ Bajracharya, Srizu (24 September 2021). "Madan Puraskar: Its significance and criticisms it often gathers". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Magazine, New Spolight. "Bhagiram Ingnam Wins Madan Puraskar, Bhairab Bahadur Thapa Wins Jagdamba Shree 2077". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "The Center for Children's Books announces the winner of the 2006 Gryphon Award". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 59 (7): 333–333. 2006. doi:10.1353/bcc.2006.0145. ISSN 1558-6766.
- ^ "Baniya's 'Maharani' wins Madan Puraskar this year - OnlineKhabar English News". Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "7 books shortlisted for Madan Puraskar". Khabarhub. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Magazine, New Spolight. "Yogesh Raj's Ranhar Wins Madan Purashakar And JagadambaShree For Bairagi Kainali". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Republica. "Seven books nominated for Madan Puraskar". My City. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ Republica. "Karki wins Madan Puraskar; Jagadambashree to Manandhar". My Republica. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Madan Puraskar Winner – मदन पुरस्कार गुठी".
- ^ "Poet Ghanshyam Kandel wins Madan Puraskar 2073". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Republica. "7 books nominated for Madan Puraskar". My Republica. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ madanpuraskar.org/guthi/madanpuraskar-2072bs-event/
- ^ "Radha Paudel's war memoir receives Madan Puraskar". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
Notes[]
- ^[a] Year in B.S. = Year in C.E. + 56\57; 2077 B.S. = 2020/2021
External links[]
- Madan Puraskar
- Madan Puraskar winners
- 1955 establishments in Nepal
- Awards established in 1955
- Nepalese awards
- Nepalese culture
- Nepalese literary awards
- Nepalese literature