Kurup was awarded an award of Rs 50,000 in appreciation of his contribution to the field of Nepali literature through ghazals, poems and stories.
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The Hangyug Junita Foundation, established in Ilam, has awarded this year's 'Hangyug Junita National Award' to ghazal writer, poet and storyteller Sundar Kurup (Sundar Kumar Lawati). The first edition of the award was presented to Kurup on Friday at the fifth Ilam Literature Festival held in Ilam. The award carries a citation along with Rs 50,000.
Kurup was selected based on the recommendation of the Ilam Municipality Literature, Arts and Music Foundation, evaluating his contribution to the field of Nepali literature through ghazals, poems and stories, said Hangyug Anjat, chairman of the foundation.
The foundation has stated that it honors personalities who have made outstanding contributions in various fields including literature, art, music, journalism, health, education and sports.
Living in Chulachuly Hattileda, Ilam, Kurup has succeeded in establishing a national identity through his writing. His collection of poems ‘Junko Anuho’ and poetry collection ‘Prithwiko Awarshi’ have been published.
