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Malati Mangale
''Malati Mangale'' ( ne, मालती मङ्गले) is a musical drama written by Madhav Prasad Ghimire in 2039 BS (AD 1982–83). One of author's most popular works, and considered one of the best ballets by Nepali poets, it is based on true events from a village in Gorkha. Adaptation It was recorded for the first time as a musical recording in 2044 BS (AD 1987–88). Ghimire brought together music composer Ambar Gurung and singer Narayan Gopal, who were not on speaking terms at the time, to collaborate on the cassette recording of the play. Narayan Gopal could not be convinced to work together with singer Tara Devi; the two recorded their duet with a partition wall between them in the recording studio. See also * Gauri * Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche * Muna Madan ''Muna Madan'' ( ne, मुनामदन) is a 1936 Nepali-language episodic love poem written by Laxmi Prasad Devkota. It is about Madan, newly married to Muna, who leaves for Lhasa in Tibet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhav Prasad Ghimire
Madhav Prasad Ghimire ( ne, माधव प्रसाद घिमिरे; 23 September 191918 August 2020) was a Nepali poet and scholar. He was honoured as the ''Rashtrakavi'' (National Poet) by the Government of Nepal in 2003. Some of his acclaimed works include '' Gauri'', '' Malati Mangale'', ''Shakuntala'' and ''Himalwari Himalpari''. Born in Lamjung, and educated in Kathmandu and Banaras, Ghimire had a career in literature spanning 86 years in which he wrote epic poems, plays and essays, composed popular songs like "Gaucha Geet Nepali" and "Nepali Hami Rahaula Kaha", and contributed to and edited literary journals and newspapers. He was the Vice Chancellor of the Royal Nepal Academy for 10 years and Chancellor for two more. He was composing another one of his epics, ''Ritambhara,'' when he died of respiratory problems in August 2020, aged 100. He was a recipient of the Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, Tribhuwan Pragya Puraskar and Sajha Puraskar, among others. Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sajha Prakashan
Sajha Publications ( ne, साझा प्रकाशन, lit=Common Publication, translit=Sajha Prakashan) is the oldest publishing house of Nepal. It was established in 1913 and is funded by the Government of Nepal. Headquartered in Lalitpur, it has regional branches in Biratnagar, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Dhangadi. Litterateur and former bureaucrat Prahlad Pokhrel is the general manager of the publishing house. History Sajha Publications was established in 1913 (1970 BS) by the then prime minister of Nepal, Chandra Shumsher as ''Gorkha Bhasa Prakashani Samiti'' (Gorkha Language Publishing Committee). It was renamed as ''Nepali Bhasa Prakashani Samiti'' (Nepali Language Publishing Committee) in 1933 (1990 BS). It was finally revamped as ''Sajha Prakashan'' in 1964 (2021 BS). After the rebranding as Sajha Prakashan, King Mahendra became the patron of the organization. The publication used to work closely with the ''Pathyakram Vikas Samiti'' (Curriculum Development Committ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paperback
A paperback (softcover, softback) book is one with a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with adhesive, glue rather than stitch (textile arts), stitches or Staple (fastener), staples. In contrast, hardcover (hardback) books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth, leather, paper, or plastic. Inexpensive books bound in paper have existed since at least the 19th century in such forms as pamphlets, yellow-backs, yellowbacks, dime novels, and airport novels. Modern paperbacks can be differentiated from one another by size. In the United States, there are "mass-market paperbacks" and larger, more durable "trade paperbacks". In the United Kingdom, there are A-format, B-format, and the largest C-format sizes. Paperback editions of books are issued when a publisher decides to release a book in a low-cost format. Lower-quality paper, glued (rather than stapled or sewn) bindings, and the lack of a hard cover may contribute to the lower cost of paperbacks. Paperb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Samvat
Vikram Samvat (IAST: ''Vikrama Samvat''; abbreviated VS) or Bikram Sambat B.S. and also known as the Vikrami calendar, is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent. Vikram Samvat is generally 57 years ahead of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to April, when it is ahead by 56 years. Alongside Nepal Sambat, it is one of the two official calendars used in Nepal. In India, it is used in several states. The traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, as used in India, uses lunar months and solar sidereal years. The Nepali Bikram Sambat introduced in 1901 CE, also uses a solar sidereal year. History A number of ancient and medieval inscriptions used the Vikram Samvat. Although it was reportedly named after the legendary king Vikramaditya, the term "Vikrama Samvat" does not appear in the historical record before the 9th century; the same calendar system is found with other names, such as Krita and Malava. In colonial scholarship, the era was believed to be bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bikram Sambat
Vikram Samvat (IAST: ''Vikrama Samvat''; abbreviated VS) or Bikram Sambat B.S. and also known as the Vikrami calendar, is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent. Vikram Samvat is generally 57 years ahead of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to April, when it is ahead by 56 years. Alongside Nepal Sambat, it is one of the two official calendars used in Nepal. In India, it is used in several states. The traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, as used in India, uses lunar months and solar sidereal years. The Nepali Bikram Sambat introduced in 1901 CE, also uses a solar sidereal year. History A number of ancient and medieval inscriptions used the Vikram Samvat. Although it was reportedly named after the legendary king Vikramaditya, the term "Vikrama Samvat" does not appear in the historical record before the 9th century; the same calendar system is found with other names, such as Krita and Malava. In colonial scholarship, the era was believed to be bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gorkha District
Gorkha District ( ne, गोरखा जिल्ला ), a part of Gandaki Province, is one of the 77 districts of Nepal, which is the fourth largest district (by area) of Nepal and connected historically with the creation of the modern Nepal and the name of the legendary Gorkha soldiers. The district, with Gorkha Municipality (previously known as Prithivi Narayan Nagarpalika) as its district headquarters, covers an area of and has a population of 252,201 according to the 2021 Nepal census. Gorkha district is the site of the Manakamana Temple. The temples of Gorakh Nath and Gorakh Kali are found in the district. Several major rivers—the Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi, Budi Gandaki, and Trishuli—run through the district. Origin"Gorkha" * * Myth holds that a saint named Gorakhnath appeared for the first time in Nepal in Gorkha. There remains a cave with his ''paduka'' ('footprint') and a likeness which supports the myth. As the city was established in the place where Sage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amber Gurung
Shree Amber Gurung ( ne, अम्बर गुरुङ) (26 February 1938 – 7 June 2016) was a Nepalese composer, singer, and lyricist. He composed Nepal's national anthem, "Sayaun Thunga Phulka". Early life Amber Gurung was born in Darjeeling, India, where his father and former soldier in the British Indian Army, Ujir Singh Gurung, served as a policeman from Gorkha district, Nepal. His mother encouraged him to sing and compose as a child, and he taught himself to play Nepali, Indian, and Western instruments. He studied at Turnbull School, Darjeeling, where he fell in love with music while singing Bible Hymns. Career In the 1950s, he formed an association with Nepali poet Agam Singh Giri.He has wote over 100 song. He became the headmaster of Bhanu Bhakta School, founded by Giri, and pioneered the Art Academy of Music. He recorded his most famous song "Nau Lakh Tara" (a song about the sufferings of the Nepali diaspora in India) in the early 1960s, written by Giri. His s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narayan Gopal
Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya ( ne, नारायणगोपाल गुरबाचार्य) (4 October 1939 – 5 December 1990), known professionally as Narayan Gopal and N. Gopal was a prominent popular singer and composer of Nepali music. Regarded one of the most significant cultural icons in Nepal, he is referred as "Swar Samrat" ( Nepali: स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepal. He is also known as "King of Tragedy" owing to his numerous tragedy songs due to forbidden love with then queen of Nepal . He also sang in Nepal Bhasa. Owing to his vocal range he was capable of singing songs of every Nepalese genre. Often, his songs were accompanied by the sitar, harmonium and flute. He was also a music director during the 1950s to the 70s and belongs to the first generation of professional Nepali singers. His songs have been showcased in several movies and dramas across the country. Narayan Gopal released 137 songs during his lifetime, his first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara Devi (singer)
Dol Kumari Karki (15 January 1946 – 23 January 2006), professionally known as Tara Devi was a Nepalese singer. She is known as the "Nightingale of Nepal", having recorded over 4,000 songs during her lifetime. Much of her music revolved around the themes of patriotism and love. Nepali Singer Tara Devi Dies at 60 OhMyNews – 23 January 2006 Early life She was born in 1946, in the neighborhood of Indra Chowk in , |
Gauri (epic)
''Gauri'' ( ne, गौरी; first edition: 2015 BS (1959-60 AD)) is an eponymous tragic epic written by Nepali "National Poet" ( ne, राष्ट्रकवि) Madhav Prasad Ghimire, in memory of his first wife, following her premature death. It is widely regarded as one of the poet's finest works; it is also the most popular. Ghimire has named ''Gauri'' as one of his favourites, among his works. Inspiration Madhav Prasad Ghimire, at fifteen years of age, was married to his first wife Gauri Pokharel, herself aged only ten, in 1990 BS. She died after eleven years of marriage in which they had two children together. Development In ''Mādhava Ghimirekā viśishṭa khaṇḍakāvya'', Bhanubhakta Pokharel opined that most of the epic seems to have been completed by 2005 BS. Adaptation A music album of the epic was released which was sung by artist like Ram Krishna Dhakal, Sudesh Sharma, Sangeeta Pradhan Rana, Rambhakta Jojiju, Sapana Shree and the poet himself. The al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche
''Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche'' ( ne, घुम्ने मेचमाथि अन्धो मान्छे) is a 1969 Nepali-language poetry collection by Bhupi Sherchan. It was published by Sajha Prakashan and won the first ever Sajha Puraskar for the year 2025 BS (1969). Background The poems were first published as individual short poems over time, on periodicals like '' Ruprekha''. The poems are highly informed by national and international political and social issues of the time, and are interpreted as protest literature. Reception It is considered the poet's magnum opus, and argued to be on par with ''Muna Madan'' by Laxmi Prasad Devkota and Madhav Prasad Ghimire's ''Gauri''. Prominent critic Taranath Sharma, litterateur Basu Rimal Yatri, Yadu Nath Khanal, and Hiramani Sharma Paudyal, were among the critics who published positive reviews on the work. The book was awarded with the Sajha Puraskar by Sajha Prakashan in 2026 BS. Adaptation The title of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muna Madan
''Muna Madan'' ( ne, मुनामदन) is a 1936 Nepali-language episodic love poem written by Laxmi Prasad Devkota. It is about Madan, newly married to Muna, who leaves for Lhasa in Tibet to make his fortune, despite protests from his wife. Synopsis ''Muna Madan'' follows the life of Madan, a Chhetri man from Kathmandu who leaves Muna, his wife, to go to Lhasa to earn a fortune. He is cautioned against leaving by both Muna and his elderly mother, but he decides to leave anyway. While he initially intends to spend just a few weeks in Lhasa, he spends a longer time there, becoming entranced by the city's beauty. He finally sets off for Kathmandu but falls sick with cholera on the way. His travelling companion, Ram, returns to Kathmandu and tells Muna that her husband has died. But Madan is rescued by a 'Bhote', a Tibetan man. Tibet is called 'Bhot' in the Nepali language, drawn from the classical Tibetan name for Tibet, Bod. The Tibetan nurses Madan back to health, leading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
