Kedar Gurung | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 1948 Sardong, Lingchom, Kingdom of Sikkim |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, educationist |
| Awards | Padma Shri Bhanu Puraskar |
| Website | Official web site |
Kedar Nath Gurung is an Indian educationist and writer of Nepalese literature, [1] known for his satirical expressions. [2] [3] He was honored by the Government of India, in 2012, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri. [4]
Kedar Nath Gurung was born on 9 July 1948 at the village of Sardong, Lingchom, in the Indian state of Sikkim. [5] He did his early schooling at the local school in Lingchom and joined Turnbull High School, Darjeeling from where he passed the matriculation examination in 1960. [5] Subsequently, he graduated from the Government College, Darjeeling. [5] Gurung started his career as a teacher but, later, opened a book shop for living. [5] He is the founder of Paschim Sikkim Sahitya Sansthan, a literary organization, based in West Sikkim [5] of which he serves as the Vice President. [1] He is the Chief Editor of Shrashta magazine for 22 years [3] [6] and is a former editor of Jhilka and Prakashan. He has also served Nepali Sahitya Akademi as a member, during the period from 1983 to 1987. [1]
Gurung is credited with 15 publications [5] composed of poetry, essays and literary criticisms. [6] His works include four poetry collections, Aja Pheri Auta Samajhna Ra Naya Dinharoo (1970), Tarangamathi Lahar Lagera Aeko Arko Prahara [7] (1973), Mahashathiharooko Pooja (1979) and Urlanchchan Chalharoo Samaya Ra Jwarbhataharoo Jastai (1995), a short story anthology, Seemanamathi Chadera Sunaeka Agla Hocha Kothaharoo (1994) and a collection of essays, Aphnai Pakshaharoo (1984). [1] He is a recipient of the Bhanu Puraskar from the Sikkim Sahitya Parishad. [1] [3] The Government of India included him in the 2012 Republic Day honours list for the award of Padma Shri. [5] [3]
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