Kathmandu, August 5: Madan Puraskar Guthi has revealed the list of seven books for this year's Madan Puraskar. Out of the 151 books availed for Guthi, seven best books were announced today.
The seven shortlisted books are 'Jokerko Banduk' जोकरको बन्दुक by Bimal Niva, 'Dharsai Dharsako Chakrabyuha' (धर्सैधर्साको चक्रव्यूह) by Tirtha Shrestha, 'Parityakta' (परित्यक्ता) by Bhuwan Dhungana, 'Maharas Nighantu - I' (महारसनिघण्टु : प्रथम खण्ड) by Yogi Dharma Mahararas, 'Maharani' (महारानी) by Chandra Prakash Baniya, 'Mohapath' (मोहपथ) by Lalit Bista, and 'Yatramaa' (यात्रामा) by Sharada Sharma.
Issuing a press note, chairperson of Guthi, Kunda Dixit acknowledged that one of these seven books would be awarded with the Madan Puraskar of 2076 BS. One of the most prestigious literary awards in Nepal, Madan Puraskar is awarded annually by the Guthi to one outstanding literary work.
