Aagat
1975 novel by Bhawani Bhikshu
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Aagat (Nepali: आगत) is a Nepali novel by Bhawani Bhikshu.[1] It was published in 1975 (2032 BS) by Sajha Prakashan.[2][3] It won the prestigious Madan Puraskar in the same year. Bhikshu spent 25 years to complete the novel.[4]
First edition | |
| Author | Bhawani Bhikshu |
|---|---|
| Original title | आगत |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Regional fiction (Aanchalik upanyas) |
| Published | 1975 (2032 BS) |
| Publisher | Sajha Prakashan |
Publication date | 1975 |
| Publication place |  Nepal |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 598 |
| Awards | |
| Preceded by | Subhadra Bajai |
| Followed by | Pipe No. 2 |
Synopsis
The novel depicts the lifestyle and culture of the Madhesh region of Nepal.[5] The book presents transitional period of Nepali history. The period when land-reform and the uprooting of feudal aristocracy was happening is depicted in the novel. The novel is considered a first Aanchalik (regional) writing of Nepali literature.
Awards
The book won the Madan Puraskar for 2032 BS (1975) presented by the Madan Puraskar Guthi.[6] It also received the Sajha Puraskar in the same year which is awarded to the best book published within the Sajha Publications.