Rabindra Puraskar
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Edition 66 (1996) Winner
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Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1913-05-02 （Calcutta (now Kolkata), British India）
- Died
- 1992-10-30 （Calcutta (Kolkata), India） age 79
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Bengali, English
- Religion
- Brahmo Samaj
- Residence History
- Kolkata (Calcutta)
Career
- Occupations
- ornithologist, aviculturist, naturalist, librarian, author
- Active Years
- 1930-1992
- Affiliations
- Indian Statistical Institute, Prakriti Samsad, Bangiya Bijnan Parishad
- Memberships
- Prakriti Samsad (founder-member)
- Influenced By
- Salim Ali, Satyajit Ray (family friend; collaborated on cover design)
- Influenced
- Bengali-speaking birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brahmo Boys School | — | — | — | — | India |
| Vidyasagar College | — | — | — | — | India |
Brahmo Boys School
Country:
India
Primary/secondary education.
Vidyasagar College
Country:
India
Undergraduate studies (specifics not recorded).
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Archana Award | — | — | Bangiya Sahitya Parishad | 受賞 |
| 1996 | Rabindra Puraskar | Chena Achena Pakhi (Birds Known and Unknown) | — | Government of West Bengal | 受賞（追贈） |
Archana Award
1992
Organization:
Bangiya Sahitya Parishad
Result:
受賞
Rabindra Puraskar
1996
Work:
Chena Achena Pakhi (Birds Known and Unknown)
Organization:
Government of West Bengal
Result:
受賞（追贈）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Banglar Pakhi (Birds of Bengal)
Natural history / OrnithologyA Bengali-language guide to the birds of Bengal, based on decades of field observations; accessible and informative for regional readers.
birdsregional natural historyfield observation
Chena Achena Pakhi (Birds Known and Unknown)
Natural history / EssaysAn essay collection on familiar and lesser-known birds, deepening understanding of regional avifauna. Awarded the Rabindra Puraskar posthumously in 1996.
ornithologyeducationconservation
Bichitra Jeeb-jontu (A Plethora of Animals)
Natural history / Animal essaysA collection of short essays and observations on a variety of animals, written in an accessible style for both young and adult readers.
animalsnature observationeducation
Moron Ghum (The Deathly Sleep)
Science fiction (short story)A short story with science-fiction elements; a fable-like piece combining nature and scientific themes.
sciencenatureallegory
Bibliography
- Banglar Pakhi (Birds of Bengal)
- Chena Achena Pakhi (Birds Known and Unknown)
- Bichitra Jeeb-jontu (A Plethora of Animals)
- Moron Ghum (The Deathly Sleep)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, observation-based proseeducational and accessible descriptive style
- Recurring Motifs
- birdsfield observationregional nature
Legacy
A pioneer in popularizing ornithology in the Bengali language; known for high-quality regional bird guides and essays. His centenary was commemorated and he has been honored by regional scientific and literary bodies.
Academic Societies
- Prakriti Samsad
- Bangiya Bijnan Parishad (honoring body)
In Popular Culture
- In Satyajit Ray's detective novel Jahangirer's Swarnamudra, a character refers to Home's Banglar Pakhi; Feluda cites it as a definitive Bengali book on bird-watching.
Trivia
- Served as a librarian at the Indian Statistical Institute until retirement.
- Enjoyed playing bridge and participated in tournaments across India.
- Co-founded a music school 'Ektara' with Pravas Dey.
- Family hailed from Mymensingh (now in Bangladesh) and belonged to the Brahmo community.