Ramola Devi Shah, better known as Chhinnalata (; 1923–2000) was a Nepalese writer and poet.
Biography Ramola Devi was born on 15 July 1923Kathmandu Post in Thu, Bagh Bazar, Kathmandu, Nepal. She was married to Prince Basundhara. In 1983, she established a literary trust, Chhinnalata Geet Puraskar Guthi (CGPG).
Chhinnalata died from paralysis on 4 December 2000 at Bir Hospital. Chhinnalata Geet Puraskar, a music award, is named in her honour.
Marriage and issue In 1948, she married Prince Basundhara of Nepal.Nai
They had one daughter: Jyoti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Singha (b. 1954), who shared a birthday with her father.
Patronages President of the Nepal Women's Literary Association (1980–1982) [Adviser 1983–1985].
Notable published works Interference Interrogation Intuition Spirit of Peace Inner Journey
Honours National honours Ratna Shri Swani Padak [Ratna Shri Swan Medal] (1975)
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