Kumar Suvarna Chandrak (Kumar Gold Medal)
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Edition 39 (1982) Winner
Praful Raval
プラフル・ジャグジバンダス・ラヴァル
Praful Jagjivandas Raval
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1948-09-05 （Viramgam, Gujarat, India）
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Gujarati
Career
- Occupations
- poet, essayist, short story writer, editor, teacher
- Active Years
- 1970-
- Affiliations
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Kavilok (co-editor), Kumar (magazine) (co-editor)
- Influenced By
- Dhiru Parikh
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. M Desai Arts and Commerce College, Viramgam | — | Gujarati | Bachelor of Arts | — | India |
| Gujarat University, School of Language | — | Gujarati | Master of Arts | — | India |
| Gujarat University | — | — | Master of Philosophy | — | India |
| Gujarat University | — | — | PhD | — | India |
C. M Desai Arts and Commerce College, Viramgam
Gujarati
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Country:
India
Gujarat University, School of Language
Gujarati
Degree:
Master of Arts
Country:
India
Gujarat University
Degree:
Master of Philosophy
Country:
India
Gujarat University
Degree:
PhD
Country:
India
Doctoral advisor: Dhiru Parikh
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Kumar Suvarna Chandrak | — | — | Kumar (magazine) / associated organization | 受賞 |
Kumar Suvarna Chandrak
1982
Organization:
Kumar (magazine) / associated organization
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Aavtikalni Shodh ma
2011 PoetryA poetry collection weaving memories of present and past, focusing on personal recollection and regional themes.
memoryregional culturepersonal recollection
Minoee Sachu Kaheti'ti
2014 PoetryA poetry collection emphasizing emotional expression, depicting everyday scenes and relationships with subtlety.
everyday lifeemotionhuman relationships
Nokha-Anokha
1985 Biographical essaysA collection of biographical essays on people and lives, including writings on local writers and culture.
portraitsculturereminiscence
Ba Etle
2001 Biographical essaysAn essay collection delving into individuals and their backgrounds, compiling observations on various lives.
individualssocial background
Manas Ae To Manas
2014 Biographical essaysAn essay collection on human existence, including works that reexamine daily life from philosophical viewpoints.
humanityphilosophydaily observation
Pakelo Andhkar
Short storiesA short story (or collection) title, said to deal with metaphorical or darker themes.
darknesslife's trials
Bibliography
- Aavtikalni Shodh ma (2011)
- Minoee Sachu Kaheti'ti (2014)
- Nokha-Anokha (1985)
- Ba Etle (2001)
- Manas Ae To Manas (2014)
- Pakelo Andhkar
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lyrical and observant styleemphasis on regional and everyday life
- Recurring Motifs
- memoryeveryday sceneseducation and formation of character
Legacy
Contributed to Gujarati literature as a poet and essayist, participated in magazine editing and literary organization leadership. Served as general secretary of the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad and contributed to education by founding local schools.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Trivia
- Reportedly founded the publishing house Kruti Prakashan in 1984 (citation needed).
- Founded Shishu Niketan (later Setu Vidyalaya) in 1992 and Sarjan Vidyamandir in 1995; served as principal until 2006 (citation needed).
- Became co-editor of Kumar magazine in 2012 and serves as general secretary of the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.
- Received the Kumar Suvarna Chandrak in 1982.