Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar | |
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Native name | पद्मश्री पुरस्कार |
Type | Literary award |
Awarded for | Contribution to Nepali literature |
Sponsored by | Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan |
Reward(s) | रु 300,000 |
Established | 2006 | (2063 BS)
First awarded | 2006 (2063 BS) |
Last awarded | 2020 (2077 BS) |
Highlights | |
First winner | Ganesh Rasik (2063 BS) |
Most recent winner | Keshab Dahal (2077 BS) |
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar (Nepali: पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार, lit. 'Padmashree Literature Award') is a literary honor in Nepal. The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali literature. The award is given by Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan.[1] This award is given alongside Padmashree Sadhana Samman.
History[]
The award was established in 2006 (2063 BS) by writer Jiba Lamichhane.[2] He founded the organization Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan in honor of his parents. Ganesh Rasik was the first winner of the award.
List of Winners[]
Year in BS (CE)[Note a] | Books | Author |
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2077 (2020) | Mokshabhumi[3] | Keshab Dahal |
2076 (2019)[Note b] | Hansa[4] | Sanjeev Uprety |
2075 (2018) | Chhuteka Anuhar | Ramesh Sayan |
2074 (2017) | Yaar[5] | Nayan Raj Pandey |
2073 (2016) | Sagarmatha Ko Gahirai[6] | Nawaraj Parajuli |
2072 (2015) | Cheerharan[7] | Neelam Karki Niharika |
2071 (2014) | Mantha Darayeko Jug[8] | Mohan Mainali |
2071 (2014) | Laato Pahaad | Upendra Subba |
2070 (2013) | Annapurna Ko Bhoj | Manu Brajaki |
2069 (2012) | Taap[9] | Sharada Sharma |
2068 (2011) | Aafnai Aakha ko Layama | Khagendra Sangraula |
2067 (2010) | Arjun Drishti | Rabindra Sameer |
2067 (2010) | Jiwan Kada Ki Phool | Jhamak Ghimire |
2066 (2009) | Paniko Gham | Amar Neupane |
2066 (2009) | Akalpaniya | Dhurba Sapkota |
2065 (2008) | Samaya Harayeko Bela | Krishna Baral |
2064 (2007) | Himwatakhanda | Bhanubhakta Pokhrel |
2063 (2006) | Das Gajaa ma Ubhiera[10] | Ganesh Rasik |
Monetary Prize[]
The winner of the honor was rewardd with रु100,000 initially. It was then increased to रु200,000. Since 2076 BS, the prize money is रु300,000. Since the honor was given to two writers in 2071, 2067 and 2066 each, the prize money was divided in half.
Controversy[]
The award was cancelled for the year 2076, after writer Sanjeev Uprety declined to accept the award. He decided to withdraw due to the allegations regarding the Padmashree Sadhana Samman winner, Modanath Prasit.[11][12]
See Also[]
References[]
- ^ "Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan announces the winners of the year's Padmashree awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Rijal, Prahlad (2018-10-24). "Sharma, Pandey bag 'Padmashree Prize'". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan announces the winners of the year's Padmashree awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Sanjeev Uprety to be honored with Padmashree Literary Award". Khabarhub. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar to Pandey". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Parajuli's Sagarmatha ko Gahirahi bags Padmashree award". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Khadka, Anwesha. "Getting to know more about the author of 'Yogmaya'". My City. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "The world through a keyhole". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार शारदा र सत्यमोहनलाई प्रदान". Nepal Japan. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "प्रथम वार्षिकाेत्सवकाे शुभकामना, खेमलाल-हरिकला लामिछाने समाज कल्याण प्रतिष्ठान". साहित्यपोस्ट. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Sanjeev Uprety: Can't share Padmashree Literature Award stage with Prashrit - OnlineKhabar English News". Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Republica. "Women activists applaud Uprety's stance on Padma Shree Purashkar". My Republica. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
Notes[]
- Awards established in 2006
- Nepalese literary awards
- Nepalese awards