The Takhtasinh Parmar Prize, also known as Shri Takhtasinh Parmar Paritoshik (Gujarati: શ્રી તખ્તસિંહ પરમાર પારિતોષિક), is a literary award presented by Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. The prize, which recognizes debut books by Gujarati authors, was established in 1981 and is awarded every other year.[1]
| Takhtasinh Parmar Prize | |
|---|---|
| Shri Takhtasinh Paritoshik | |
| Awarded for | Literary honour in Gujarat, India |
| Location | Ahmedabad |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Gujarati Sahitya Parishad |
| First awarded | 1981 |
| Last awarded | 2013 |
| Currently held by | Anil Chavda |
Recipients
editRecipients of the award include:[2]
| Year | Recipient | Book |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Mangal Rathod | Baagma |
| 1982–83 | Saroop Dhruv | Mara Hath Ni Vaat |
| 1984–85 | Kirit Purohit | Kilkil |
| 1986–87 | Himanshi Shelat | Antaral |
| 1988–89 | Harish Meenashru | Dhribang Sundar Aeni Per Bolya |
| 1990–91 | Mukesh Vaid | Chandani Na Hans |
| 1992–93 | Sanskritirani Desai | Suryo J Suryo |
| 1994–95 | Arvind Bhatt | Ek Pinchhu Mornu |
| 1996–97 | Minakshi Dikshit | Anjani Tane Yaad Chhe? |
| 1998–99 | Kirit Dudhat | Bapa Ni Pinpal |
| 2000–01 | Rajesh Pandya | Pruthvine Aa Chhede |
| 2002–03 | Mona Patrawala | Rani Bilado |
| 2004–05 | Vipasha | Upaleta Rangothi Risayeli Bhinto |
| 2006–07 | Ankit Trivedi | Gazalpurvak |
| 2008–09 | Saumya Joshi | Greenroomma |
| 2010–11 | Prerana K. Limadi | Ane Retpankhi |
| 2012–13 | Anil Chavda | Savaar Laine |
References
edit- ^ Trivedi, Dr. Ramesh M. (2015). Arvachin Gujarati Sahityano Itihas (History of Modern Gujarati Literature). Ahmedabad: Adarsh Prakashan. p. 386. ISBN 978-93-82593-88-1.
- ^ Desai, Parul (2013). Gujarati Sahitya Parishad Prize. Ahmedabad: Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. p. 40.