Chhinnalata
Nepalese writer
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Ramola Devi Shah, better known as Chhinnalata (Nepali: छिन्नलता; 1923–2000) was a Nepalese writer and poet.[1]
Died4 December 2000 (aged 77)
OthernameRamola Devi Shah (by marriage)
Spouse
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Chhinnalata in 1973 | |
| Born | Ramola Devi 15 July 1923 |
| Died | 4 December 2000 (aged 77) |
| Other name | Ramola Devi Shah (by marriage) |
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| Children | Jyoti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Singha |
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Biography
Ramola Devi was born on 15 July 1923[2] in Thu, Bagh Bazar, Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] She was married to Prince Basundhara.[3] In 1983, she established a literary trust, Chhinnalata Geet Puraskar Guthi (CGPG).[3][4]
Chhinnalata died from paralysis on 4 December 2000 at Bir Hospital.[1][3] Chhinnalata Geet Puraskar, a music award, is named in her honour.[5][6]
Marriage and issue
In 1948, she married Prince Basundhara of Nepal.[7]
They had one daughter: Jyoti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Singha (b. 1954), who shared a birthday with her father.[citation needed]
Patronages
- President of the Nepal Women's Literary Association (1980–1982) [Adviser 1983–1985].
Notable published works
- Interference
- Interrogation
- Intuition
- Spirit of Peace
- Inner Journey
Honours
- National honours
- Ratna Shri Swani Padak [Ratna Shri Swan Medal] (1975)
