Jadumani Besra
Jadumani Besra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 |
| Died | June 23, 2022 (aged 57–58) |
| Other names | Jadumani Beshra |
| Occupations | Poet, writer |
| Notable work | Bhabna |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (Santali), 2005 |
Jadumani Besra (also spelled Jadumani Beshra; 1964 – 23 June 2022) was an Indian Santali poet and writer. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005 for his Santali poetry collection Bhabna, becoming the first recipient of the award in the Santali language category since its introduction.[1][2]
Besra was recognised as a leading figure in modern Santali literature and frequently participated in national-level literary programmes organised by the Sahitya Akademi. His work and public literary engagements were covered in mainstream media and official Akademi publications.[3][4]
In 2016, Besra served as the president of the All India Santhali Writers Association (AISWA) during an AISWA conference held in Jamshedpur.[3][4]
Literary work
Besra wrote primarily in Santali and was associated with modern Santali poetry. Sahitya Akademi programmes and publications document his role as a prominent poet and public reader of his work, including appearances at Akademi events where he read multiple poems to audiences.[3]
His award-winning collection Bhabna is recognised as a significant Santali poetry work through its receipt of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005.[5]
Awards
- Sahitya Akademi Award (Santali), 2005 – for Bhabna (Poetry).[6]
Recognition
Besra is listed among prominent Santali writers in the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Civil Services Examination notification (Santali literature), reflecting his standing in the modern Santali literary canon for exam syllabus purposes.[7]
Death
Jadumani Besra died on 23 June 2022.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Akademi Awards – Sant(h)ali (Since 2005): 2005 – Bhabna (Poetry) – Jadumani Besra". Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Jadumani Besra (1964–2022): Condolence Meeting (virtual)" (PDF). Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Our responsibility to enrich language". The Times of India. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ Dr. Sudharani C (September 2021). "The Study of Adivasi Literature". International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology. 9 (ix): 3. ISSN 2321-9653 – via www.ijraset.com.
- ^ "Sahitya Akademi awards announced". Rediff.com. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024 – Notification (Santali syllabus: prominent writers list includes Jadumani Beshra)" (PDF). Union Public Service Commission. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2026.