Sharda (Nepali: शारदा) was a monthly Nepali literary magazine from Nepal. It was one of the most popular and renowned literary magazines.[1]
| First editor | Riddhi Bahadur Malla |
|---|---|
| Categories | Literary magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | |
| Founder | Subba Riddhi Bahadur Malla |
| First issue | 1934 |
| Country | Nepal |
| Based in | Kathmandu |
| Language | Nepali |
Background
editIt was one of the most important Nepali literary magazines. Many Nepali writers have started their careers by publishing their writings in this magazine. The role of Sharada magazine was remarkable in the romantic period of Nepali literature. This magazine used to publish works of all genres of modern literature. Sharada magazine played the first role in introducing modernity in Nepali literature. The writings of many popular writers used to be published in the magazines among them were Laxmi Prasad Devkota, Balakrishna Sama, Lekhnath Poudyal, Siddhicharan Shrestha, Ram Krishna Sharma, Hriday Chandra Singh Pradhan, Bhawani Bhikshu, Pushkar Shamsher, Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala and Shiva Kumar Rai.[2]
Sharada kala (Sharada era) is a popular term for the era during which the Nepali poetry flourished. Siddhicharan Shrestha, Kedar Man Vyathit and Gopal Prasad Rimal wre three of the most popular poets during that era.[3]
History
editIt was started by Subba Riddhi Bahadur Malla in March 1934. It was the first registered newspaper/ magazine in Nepal under the 1994 BS Act.[4] Malla also served as the editor of the magazine. Due to the strict censorship during Rana regime, the magazine faced multiple obstacles. The writings needed to be attested by censorship department of Nepali Language Publication Committee. Several times, the articles, stories and poems needed to be edited in compliance with the government which used to frustrate the writers.
The publication of the magazine was regular from 1934 to1943. For some years after 19, the publication became irregular. The magazine again ran smoothly between 1947 and 1949 but started to decline slowly. It was closed in 1962 due to lack of funding.[5]
Revival and closure
editThe magazine was revived under the editorship of Bimal Bhaukaji but closed soon.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "साहित्यिक पत्रिकामा नयाँ ट्रेन्ड". Setopati (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "भाषा बिगार्दै मिडिया". Ap Today (in Nepali). Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Himalayan Voices". publishing.cdlib.org. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "शब्दचित्रमा गोरखापत्र". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ @therecord. "A history of magazines in Nepal - The Record". www.recordnepal.com. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "लेख : नेपाली साहित्यिक पत्रिका र साहित्यिक पत्रकारिता". साहित्य सङ्ग्रहालय. 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2021-11-18.