Dr. Parasmani Pradhan | |
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पारसमणि प्रधान | |
 Portrait of Pradhan Mani Pradhan | |
| Born | 1 January 1898 |
| Died | 2 February 1986 (aged 88) Siliguri, West Bengal, India |
| Other names | Prashman |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, publisher, poet |
| Notable work | Tipan Tapan |
| Spouse | Jasmaya Newarni |
| Awards | Madan Puraskar |
Parasmani Pradhan (Nepali: पारसमणि प्रधान) (1 January 1898 – 2 February 1986) was an Indian Nepali-language writer, poet, translator, grammarian, educator and publisher.[1] He published multiple Nepali language textbooks and played an important role in shaping the modern Nepali grammar. He was one of the key figures who contributed in establishing Nepali as one of the official language of India.[2]
He was a part of a literary group in Darjeeling called SuDhaPa with Surya Bikram Gyawali and Dharanidhar Koirala.[3] The trio played an important role in promoting Nepali language among the Nepali diasporic societies in India.[4][5]
- ^ "पारसमणि प्रधान – मदन पुरस्कार गुठी". Madan Puraskar Guthi (in Nepali). Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ "Nepali "Bhasa Andolan": Re-telling The Story". The Darjeeling Chronicle. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
It came to notice that in order to get a place in the constitution the respective language should be recognized by Sahitya Academy, New Delhi. This mission was also initiated by many literary and political organizations and an eminent person like Dr Parasmani Pradhan and Siddharth Shankar Ray. It was finally accomplished and Nepali got recognition in December 1978.
- ^ "The Darjeeling Luminaries". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Parsai, Narendra Raj. "सूधपा को हुन् ?". Samakalin Sahitya (in Nepali). Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- ^ Sharma, Kedar. "सूधपाको सुध". Kantipur (in Nepali). Retrieved 5 March 2022.