Khemlal Harikala Lamichhane Social Welfare Foundation Announces Shortlist for Padmashree Literature Award 2079
The Khemlal Harikala Lamichhane Social Welfare Foundation, a leading literary organization, has released a statement detailing the selected works for the 2079 Padmashree Literature Award (Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar). The announcement came on Friday, 30 June 2023.
Among the 180 submissions received by the foundation, 15 works have made the cut based on the evaluation of the initial stage of the judging process. This selection is considered an extended list.
Selected Works for the Padmashree Literature Award
The chosen books represent a variety of themes and styles, showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Nepali literature. The selected books include:
- Atooda by Januka Khatiwada
- Izoria by Subin Bhattarai
- Aithan by Vivek Ojha
- Chiso Baaf by Gopi Sapkota
- Thangra by Pragati Rai
- Batuwa Gham on the Mountain by Ramesh Kshitij
- Panighat by Suresh Pranjali
- Bahmastra by Shailendra Adhikari
- Baama by Ramlal Joshi
- Bhagna Bhairav by Prollas Sindhuliy
- Manu by Devi Prasad Subedi
- Muffler by Pradeep Rodan
- Yashodhara by Haribol Kafle
- The Price of Zero by Navraj KC
- Santap Ko Dhun by Ashok Thapa
A Tradition of Celebrating Nepali Literature
The Khemlal Harikala Lamichhane Social Welfare Foundation has been honoring outstanding works in Nepali literature with the Padmashree Literature Award since 2063. The award aims to recognize and encourage the best book chosen by the jury among the books published in Nepali literature throughout the year.
By adhering to these established practices, the Foundation continues to uphold its commitment to recognizing exceptional literary works while also supporting and fostering the growth of Nepali literature. The final award winner, from this list of 15, will be announced at a later date, after further stages of judging.
