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Yogmaya (novel)
''Yogmaya'' () is a historical novel by Neelam Karki Niharika. This book was published on February 17, 2018, by Sangri-La books. It won the Madan Puraskar, 2074 B.S. This book is based on the life of the activist Yogmaya Neupane. This novel provides an overall understanding of the women's rights movement in Nepal. Synopsis Yogmaya is based on the life of female protagonist Yogmaya Neupane (1860-1941), a religious leader and women rights activists born in Bhojpur, who fought against the autocratic Rana regime. Reception The book won the Madan Puraskar for the year 2074 BS (April 2017 - April 2018). The book was shortlisted along ''Kairan'' by Dhruba Satya Pariyar, '' Nathiya'' by Saraswoti Pratikshya, ''Paathshala'' by Tirtha Gurung, ''Bhuyan'' by Yagyasha, ''Yaar'' by Nayanraj Pandey, ''Lumbini Gaun'' by Raj Manglak and ''Himali Darshan'' by Mohan Baidya. Adaptations The book was adapted into a play by Tanka Chaulagain in 2019. Popular Nepali actress Mithila Sharma played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelam Karki Niharika
Neelam Karki Niharika ( ne, नीलम कार्की निहारिका) (born April 9, 1975) is a Nepalese novelist, poet and short-story writer. She is best known for writing ''Beli'', ''Hawaan'', ''Cheerharan'' and ''Yogmaya''. Her first novel ''Maun Jeevan'' was published in 1994. Literary career Her works are highly sought by newspapers, television and radio media. Her popularity extends beyond Nepal, especially in Nepali communities abroad. Her themes commonly cover male-dominated society, caste, class, poverty, corruption, and tyranny. She cites Parijat as an inspiration and influence in her books. ''Yogmaya'' ''Yogmaya'' is one of her most popular works. ''Yogmaya'' is based on the life of female protagonist Yogmaya Neupane (1860-1941), a religious leader and women rights activists born in Bhojpur, who fought against the autocratic Rana regime. Karki's research and book is attributed to being a large influence on bringing Yogmaya Yogamaya (), al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumari Prashnaharu
''Kumari Prashnaharu'' () is a Nepali short stories collection by Durga Karki. It was published on February 21, 2020 by Nepa-laya publication. The book is a collection of 13 short stories. The major themes of the stories are social realism and feminism. The stories highlights the social and gender inequality in Nepali society. Background It is the debut book of the writer. The book was launched as a part of 2020 series of Nepalaya publication which featured books of four women writers. The other books are '' Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech'' by Dr. Sudha Sharma, Parityakta by Bhuwan Dhungana and '' Dumero'' by Sarala Gautam. The book was launched jointly by Ambassador of Britain to Nepal Nicola Pollitt Nicola Kathryn Pollitt has been the British Ambassador to Nepal since November 2019. Pollitt is the first woman British Ambassador to Nepal in more than two hundred years. She is one of seven female ambassadors to Nepal, out of a total of 27 re ... and journalist Ameet Dhakal in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepali-language Novels
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2018 Nepalese Novels
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Madan Puraskar-winning Works
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Cultural Depictions Of Nepalese People
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