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Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar

Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar (Nepali: पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार, lit. 'Padmashree Literature Award') is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan.[1] The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali literature. This award is given alongside Padmashree Sadhana Samman.

Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
पद्मश्री पुरस्कार
TypeLiterary award
Awarded forContribution to Nepali literature
Sponsored byKhemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan
Reward(s)रु 300,000
Established2006; 18 years ago (2006) (2063 BS)
First awarded2006 (2063 BS)
Last awarded2020 (2077 BS)
Highlights
First winnerGanesh Rasik (2063 BS)
Most recent winnerKeshab Dahal (2077 BS)
← Padmashree Sadhana Samman

History

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The award was established in 2006 (2063 BS) by writer and businessman 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 and nominations

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2021 onwards

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Year in BS (CE) Winner Author Shortlist Longlist
2078 (2021) Arko Bhor[3] Keshav Raj Gyawali
  • Agni – Dr. Naba Raj Lamsal
  • Arko Bhor – Keshav Raj Gyawali
  • Bhikshu Sanga Prem – Usha Hamal
  • Mithya – Dipak Parajuli
  • Yaadharu ko Sanggrahalaya – Kewal Binabi[4]
  • Agni – Dr. Naba Raj Lamsal
  • Arko Bhor – Keshav Raj Gyawali
  • Bhikshu Sanga Prem – Usha Hamal
  • Bhojpur ko Bangmaya – Dr. Biplov Dhakal
  • Chail – Lok Raj Bhatta Talcha – Dilip Bantawa
  • Ek Sambodan Samaymathi – Dina Nath Sharma
  • Guru – Kabita Rai
  • Kafka ko Kam Sakiyo – Rajab
  • Mahabhara – Basanta Basnet
  • Mithya – Dipak Parajuli
  • Ninada Vallari – Alka Atreya
  • Paitalama Hiun, Aankhama Duniya – Rajendra Man Dangol
  • Satyamohan – Girish Giri
  • Yaadharu ko Sanggrahalaya – Kewal Binabi[5]

2006 – 2020

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Year in BS (CE)[Note a] Winning books Author
2077 (2020) Mokshabhumi[6] Keshab Dahal
2076 (2019)[Note b] Hansa[7] Sanjeev Uprety
2075 (2018) Chhuteka Anuhar Ramesh Sayan
2074 (2017) Yaar[8] Nayan Raj Pandey
2073 (2016) Sagarmatha Ko Gahirai[9] Nawaraj Parajuli
2072 (2015) Cheerharan[10] Neelam Karki Niharika
2071 (2014) Mantha Darayeko Jug[11] Mohan Mainali
2071 (2014) Laato Pahaad Upendra Subba
2070 (2013) Annapurna Ko Bhoj Manu Brajaki
2069 (2012) Taap[12] 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[13] Ganesh Rasik

Monetary Prize

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The winner of the honor was rewarded 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

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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.[14][15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan announces the winners of the year's Padmashree awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  2. ^ Rijal, Prahlad (2018-10-24). "Sharma, Pandey bag 'Padmashree Prize'". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  3. ^ "पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार केशवराज ज्ञवालीको 'अर्को भोर'लाई". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  4. ^ "पद्मश्री पुरस्कारको प्रतिस्पर्धाका लागि छानिए उत्कृष्ट पाँच पुस्तक". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  5. ^ "पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार : १५ कृतिको विस्तारित सूची सार्वजनिक". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  6. ^ "Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan announces the winners of the year's Padmashree awards". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  7. ^ "Sanjeev Uprety to be honored with Padmashree Literary Award". Khabarhub. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  8. ^ "Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar to Pandey". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  9. ^ "Parajuli's Sagarmatha ko Gahirahi bags Padmashree award". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  10. ^ Khadka, Anwesha. "Getting to know more about the author of 'Yogmaya'". My City. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  11. ^ "The world through a keyhole". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  12. ^ "पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार शारदा र सत्यमोहनलाई प्रदान". Nepal Japan. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  13. ^ "प्रथम वार्षिकाेत्सवकाे शुभकामना, खेमलाल-हरिकला लामिछाने समाज कल्याण प्रतिष्ठान". साहित्यपोस्ट. 2021-05-08. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  14. ^ "Sanjeev Uprety: Can't share Padmashree Literature Award stage with Prashrit - OnlineKhabar English News". Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  15. ^ Republica. "Women activists applaud Uprety's stance on Padma Shree Purashkar". My Republica. Retrieved 2021-11-11.

Notes

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  • ^[Note a] Year in B.S. = Year in C.E. + 56\57; 2077 B.S. = 2020/2021
  • ^[Note b] Sanjeev Uprety declined to accept the award due to a controversy with Padmashree Sadhana Samman winner, Modanath Prasrit. The award ceremony was cancelled.
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