1. Parasmani Pradhan was an Indian Nepali-language writer, poet, translator, grammarian, educator and publisher.
17 Facts About Parasmani Pradhan
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Parasmani Pradhan published multiple Nepali language textbooks and played an important role in shaping the modern Nepali grammar.
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Parasmani Pradhan was one of the key figures who contributed in establishing Nepali as one of the official language of India.
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Parasmani Pradhan was a part of a literary group in Darjeeling called SuDhaPa with Surya Bikram Gyawali and Dharanidhar Koirala.
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Paras Mani Pradhan was born on 1 January 1898 in Kalimpong to father Bhagyamani Bhikshacharya and mother Laxmi Maya Newarni.
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Parasmani Pradhan was then admitted to Upper Primary School of same mission.
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Parasmani Pradhan then went to Darjeeling with his cousin as a companion, who had won a scholarship to study in a school in Darjeeling.
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Parasmani Pradhan too was admitted to the Darjeeling Government High School.
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Parasmani Pradhan passed the Matriculation examination in Hindi medium since Nepali-medium education was not available in Darjeeling and Kalimpong area.
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Parasmani Pradhan started his literary career by publishing Adhyavasaya, an article in May 1915 issue of Chandra magazine published from Benaras.
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Parasmani Pradhan played an important role in standardising the Nepali grammar.
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Parasmani Pradhan published multiple books and text books about the Nepali language grammar.
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Parasmani Pradhan wrote and edited about 45 books in his lifetime including Bharatbarshako Itihas, Bilayat Yatra, Nepali Bhasako Utpati ra Bikas, Kabi ra Kabita, Tipan Tapan, etc.
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Parasmani Pradhan was a part of group called SooDhaPa alongside Surya Bikram Gyawali and Dharanidhar Koirala.
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Parasmani Pradhan was conferred with the Degree of Doctor of letters by the Tribhuwan University in June 1975 and the Degree of Doctor of Literature by the University of North Bengal in April 1981.
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Parasmani Pradhan's biography titled Dr Parasmani Ko Jiwan Yatra was written by his son Nagendramani Pradhan.
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An award in his name Parasmani Pradhan Puraskar is awarded annually by Nepali Sahitya Adhyan Samiti.