Dr. Naba Raj Lamsal
नवराज लम्साल
Lamsal delivering his Madan Puraskar acceptance speech (2022)
Born (1969-07-23) 23 July 1969 (age 54)[1]
Jyamrung, Dhading
NationalityNepalese
EducationPh. D
Occupation(s)Civil Service, radio journalist, poet, writer
Notable workAgni[2]
SpouseSangita Lamsal
Parents
  • Tanka Prasad Lamsal (father)
  • Hem Kumari Lamsal (mother)
AwardsMadan Puraskar

Dr. Naba Raj Lamsal (Nepali: नवराज लम्साल, born 23 July 1969) is a Nepalese poet, radio journalist, and government official.[3][4] He is a director of program division of Radio Nepal. He started his poetry journey in 1984, publishing his first poem in Arunodaya paper titled Bandana.[5]

Early life and education

Lamsal was born and brought up in Nilkantha, Dhading in a Hindu priest family, the son of Tanka Prasad Lamsal and Hem Kumari Lamsal. He grew up listening to Sanskrit chants by his father, which influence his interest in poetry at a very young age. He moved to Kathmandu for further studies after finishing primary education in his hometown.[6] He did his Master's Degree and PhD in Nepali Literature from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Between 1994 and 2023 A.D., he held the position of Program Director and News Chief at Radio Nepal. From 2008 to 2016 A.D., he worked as a Correspondent for the BBC Nepali Service. He served as the Former President of the Nepali Writers' Association. He also held the position of Former Vice-President at the Nepal Press Union.


He started his professional career at Radio Nepal as a radio host in 1994.

Awards

Naba Raj Lamsal at Madan Puraskar award ceremony, alongside Jagadamba Shree Puraskar winner Durga Prasad Shrestha, on his right (2022)

In 2022, he won the Madan Puraskar, Nepal's highest literary honor, for his epic Agni.[7] The book was selected out of 299 submission.Throughout his career, he garnered several accolades, showcasing his exceptional talents. Notably, he received the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2078 B.S. for his epic "AGNI", a testament to his literary prowess. His accomplishments also included securing first place in various national competitions such as the National Poem competition by Nepal Academy in 2059 B.S., the National Lyrical Music competition by Radio Nepal in 2058 B.S., the National Speech competition by The Reaukai Nepal in 2048 B.S., and the Dhading Literary competition held by Janata Pustakalaya, Dhading in 2049 B.S.[8]

Works

Title of the book Publisher Date of Publication ISBN Awards
Paile Pichhe Sagarmatha: poem Bina Pustak Sansar 2004
Karn: Mahakavya United Nepal Publication 2009 9937527422
Udum Udum Lagcha: folk song Bina Pustak Sansar 2016 9937619882
Dhara: Mahakavya Aishwarya Publication 2017 9937021197
Agni: Mahakavya Book Hill Publication 2021 9937753066 Madan Puraskar 2022

Countries Visited

USA, Malaysia, Thailand, France, Pakistan, India, Philippines, Qatar and China

References

  1. ^ "मदनपुरस्कारबाट विजयी भएको खबर पाएपछि…" [After known to have won the Madan Puraskar…]. Khabarhub (in Nepali). Retrieved 23 September 2022. लम्साल धादिङको नीलकण्ठ नगरपालिका–११ मा पिता टङ्कप्रसाद र आमा हेमकुमारीको कोखबाट विसं २०२६ साउन ८ गते जन्मेका हुन् ।
  2. ^ "Dr. Lamsal's Agni bags Madan Puraskar-2078". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  3. ^ Rana, Pinki Sris. "From a radio icon to a literary star". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  4. ^ "कार्यकारी कर्मचारीहरू" [Executive staffs]. Radio Nepal. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Madan Puraskar winner Lamsal honoured at his hometown". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  6. ^ "The yearning for a spiritual, peaceful space". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  7. ^ Republica. "Madan Puraskar goes to Dr Lamsal, Jagadamba-Shree to Shrestha". My Republica. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  8. ^ Dhakal, Sabitri. "Eight Nepali books with diverse themes shortlisted for Madan Award". Nepal Minute. Retrieved 23 September 2022.

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