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 ofNepalese literature,[1] known for his satirical expressions.[2][3] He was honored by theGovernment of India, in 2012, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award ofPadma Shri.[4]
Kedar Nath Gurung was born on 9 July 1948 at the village of Sardong, Lingchom, in the Indian state ofSikkim.[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 theGovernment College, Darjeeling.[5] Gurung started his career as a teacher but, later, opened a book shop for living.[5] He is the founder ofPaschim 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 ofShrashta magazine for 22 years[3][6] and is a former editor ofJhilka andPrakashan. 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) andUrlanchchan 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 theBhanu Puraskar from the Sikkim Sahitya Parishad.[1][3] TheGovernment of India included him in the 2012Republic Day honours list for the award ofPadma Shri.[5][3]
Kedar Gurung lives inGeyzing, in West Sikkim.[1]
