''Abhidhanantar'' was a literary magazine in the

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language primarily devoted to poetry. It was edited by

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, a noted Marathi poet and publisher. It started as a small magazine called ''Abhidha'' in 1992 and in 1998 it was named ''Abhidhanantar'' because of registration issues. It was discontinued in 2009. ''Abhidhanantar'', along with periodicals like ''Shabdavedh'', ''Saushthav'', ''Khel'' and ''Navakshar Darshan'' was in the tradition of the famous `little magazine movement’ in

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pioneered by renowned poets like

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and

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in the 1950s. The focus of this periodical was on the relationship between literature and globalization and it showcased the poetry which emerged from the social, cultural and linguistic crises brought about by

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. Abhidhanantar was also honoured with the Maharashtra Foundation Award for its contributions to Marathi literature. Its significance lies in the fact that it provided a platform for poets from various social, cultural and geographical locations eager to produce original poetry for more than seventeen years. It also brought out important special issues like the

special issue, the

special issue and a special issue on Globalization and Marathi poetry. Many new poets and critics like

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, besides Hemant himself, have published their significant work in this magazine.

References

External links

Abhidhanantar website
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