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Vishnupuram Award

ゔぃしゅぬぷらむしょう

An Indian literary award recognizing outstanding contributions to Tamil literature.

Tamil literatureLiterary award
創設年
2010
主催
Vishnupuram Ilakkiya Vattam
カテゴリー
文学総合・文芸総合
選考方式
Recommendation
受賞対象
プロ
開催頻度
年1回
発表時期
12月頃
賞のステータス
活動中

説明

The Vishnupuram Award is operated by the literary organization Vishnupuram Ilakkiya Vattam, founded by writer Jeyamohan and his readers, and named after Jeyamohan's novel "Vishnupuram." Established in 2010, it aims particularly to honor pioneering and elderly Tamil writers who have been undervalued. Winners receive a cash prize (Rs 100,000) and a memento, and often the publication of books about the winner and production/release of documentaries. The award ceremony is mainly held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu State.

賞品

主賞品
Cash prize and memento, publication of books about the winner, and production/release of documentaries.
賞金
100,000 INR
  • Memento (souvenir)
  • Publication of books about the winner
  • Production and release of documentaries featuring the winner

選考情報

選考プロセス

Candidate nomination and preliminary selection
審査員 Selection committee of Vishnupuram Ilakkiya Vattam (details not publicly disclosed)
発表 Candidates are selected internally. Winner announcements are usually made at the end of the year (December).
Final selection and award presentation
審査員 Selection committee of Vishnupuram Ilakkiya Vattam (final decision)
発表 Winners are announced and honored at the award ceremony (mostly in Coimbatore).

選考基準

  • Outstanding contributions to Tamil literature over many years
  • Literary originality and influence
  • Recognizing undervalued pioneers and elderly writers

応募のヒント

推奨

  • Regularly check announcements from the organizing body (Vishnupuram Ilakkiya Vattam) and the official website.
  • Prepare representative works, biography, and award history in preparation for nomination.
  • Prepare materials demonstrating long-term contributions to Tamil literature and impact on regional culture.

注意

  • Forcing self-applications or excessive direct contact when it is not an open call.
  • Presenting information that differs from facts.
  • Exaggerating achievements in a short period solely for the expectation of winning.

審査員から

  • Emphasis is placed on long-term accumulation and contributions to the region/language.
  • Literary uniqueness and depth are highly valued.

関連の賞

  • Sahitya Akademi Award (India)
  • Jnanpith Award
  • Tamil Nadu State Literary Awards

公式情報

https://www.jeyamohan.in/

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