''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
Jiba Lamichhane ( ne, जीवा लामिछाने) is an entrepreneur and former president of International Coordination Council (ICC) of Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). He was one of the founder members of NRNA (Non Resident N ...
. 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
2006 – 2020
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
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Madan Puraskar
The Madan Puraskar ( ne, मदन पुरस्कार) is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for an outstanding book in the Nepali language published within the calendar year. It is considered the most pre ...
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Jagadamba Shree Puraskar
Jagadamba Shree Puraskar () is an award given for contribution to Nepali Language, Literature, Art and Folk Culture Field. It is awarded to a person or an organization who has contributed in the field of Nepali language, literature, art or folk c ...
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Sajha Puraskar
Sajha Puraskar () is a literary award given by Sajha Publications. It is presented annually to the best book published by Sajha Publication.
History
It was established in 1967 and the first award was given to Bhupi Sherchan for his book ''Gh ...
References
Notes
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Awards established in 2006
Nepalese literary awards