Madan Puraskar
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The Madan Puraskar (Nepali: 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 as the most prestigious literature award in Nepal. It is awarded on the day of Ghatasthapana every year alongside Jagadamba Shree Puraskar.[1][2]
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Madan Puraskar | |
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Award for contributions to Nepali literature | |
Awarded for | Literary award in Nepal |
Sponsored by | Madan Puraskar Guthi |
Country | Nepal |
Eligibility | Book written in Nepali language |
Reward(s) | रु 400,000 |
Established | 1955; 69 years ago (1955) |
First awarded | 1956 |
Last awarded | 2022 |
Highlights | |
Most awards | Satya Mohan Joshi (3) |
No. of times awarded | 65 |
First winner | Satyamohan Joshi, Chittaranjan Nepali, Dr. Balram Joshi |
Latest winner | Bibek Ojha (2022) |
Website | madanpuraskar |
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