Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar () is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan. 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.
History The award was established in 2006 (2063 BS) by writer and businessman Jiba Lamichhane. 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
2021 onwards +Year in BS (CE)WinnerAuthorShortlistLonglist2078 (2021)Arko Bhor 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 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
2006 – 2020 +Year in BS (CE)Winning booksAuthor2077 (2020)MokshabhumiKeshab Dahal2075 (2018)Chhuteka AnuharRamesh Sayan2074 (2017)YaarNayan Raj Pandey2073 (2016)Sagarmatha Ko GahiraiNawaraj Parajuli2072 (2015)CheerharanNeelam Karki Niharika2071 (2014)Mantha Darayeko JugMohan Mainali2071 (2014)Laato PahaadUpendra Subba2070 (2013)Annapurna Ko BhojManu Brajaki2069 (2012)TaapSharada Sharma2068 (2011)Aafnai Aakha ko LayamaKhagendra Sangraula2067 (2010)Arjun DrishtiRabindra Sameer2067 (2010)Jiwan Kada Ki PhoolJhamak Ghimire2066 (2009)Paniko GhamAmar Neupane2066 (2009)AkalpaniyaDhurba Sapkota2065 (2008)Samaya Harayeko BelaKrishna Baral2064 (2007)HimwatakhandaBhanubhakta Pokhrel2063 (2006)Das Gajaa ma UbhieraGanesh Rasik
Monetary Prize 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 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.
See also
Madan Puraskar Jagadamba Shree Puraskar Sajha Puraskar
References
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