Yogmaya (novel)

Yogmaya
Cover page of the book
AuthorNeelam Karki Niharika
Original titleयोगमाया
LanguageNepali
GenresHistorical
PublisherSangri-La Books
Publication date
2018
Publication placeNepal
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages503
AwardsMadan Puraskar, 2074
ISBN9789937708197
Preceded byCheerharan 
Followed by43 Katha 

Yogmaya (Nepali: योगमाया) is a historical novel by Neelam Karki Niharika.[1] This book was published on February 17, 2018, by Sangri-La books.[2] It won the Madan Puraskar, 2074 B.S.[3][4][5] This book is based on the life of the activist Yogmaya Neupane. This novel provides an overall understanding of the women's rights movement in Nepal.

Synopsis

Yogmaya is based on the life of female protagonist Yogmaya Neupane (1860-1941), a religious leader and women rights activists born in Bhojpur, who fought against the autocratic Rana regime.[6]

Reception

The book won the Madan Puraskar for the year 2074 BS (April 2017 - April 2018). The book was shortlisted along Kairan by Dhruba Satya Pariyar, Nathiya by Saraswoti Pratikshya, Paathshala by Tirtha Gurung, Bhuyan by Yagyasha, Yaar by Nayanraj Pandey, Lumbini Gaun by Raj Manglak and Himali Darshan by Mohan Baidya.[7]

Adaptations

The book was adapted into a play by Tanka Chaulagain in 2019. Popular Nepali actress Mithila Sharma played the lead role in the play.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Khadka, Anwesha. "Getting to know more about the author of 'Yogmaya'". My City. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  2. ^ "'चर्चित हुन योगमाया लेखेको होइन'". ‘चर्चित हुन योगमाया लेखेको होइन’. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  3. ^ "Karki awarded Madan Puraskar for Yogmaya". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  4. ^ Republica. "'Yogmaya' wins Madan Puraskar and Shanta Das Manandhar bags Jagadamba-Shree". My City. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  5. ^ "This year's Madan Puraskar conferred on Karki - OnlineKhabar English News". 11 October 2018. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  6. ^ "5 books on Nepali women by Nepali women - OnlineKhabar English News". 17 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  7. ^ Republica. "Karki wins Madan Puraskar; Jagadambashree to Manandhar". My Republica. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  8. ^ Lama, Kiran. "Top five Nepali dramas in 2019". My City. Retrieved 2021-10-07.