Kathmandu: Bhagiraj Ingnam’s collection of historical document ‘Limbuwanko Aitihasik Dastawej’ has bagged Madan Puraskar-2077.
The meeting of Madan Puraskar Guthi held today took this decision. Out of 222 books received, nine were short-listed for this prize. Those books were published in 2077 BS.
Likewise, Nritya Shastri (choreographer), Bhairav Bahadur Thapa has be awarded with ‘Jagadamba-Shree Puraskar-2077’. Both the award carries the purse of Rs 4 lakhs.
Established in 1955, Madan Puraskar Guthi started providing Madan Puraskar since 1956. Similarly, the Guthi is providing Jagadamba-Shree Puraskar since 1988.