Belaet Tira Baralida
 Cover page of the first edition | |
| Author | Dr. Tara Nath Sharma |
|---|---|
| Original title | बेलाइततिर बरालिँदा |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Travelogue |
| Publisher | Sajha Prakashan |
Publication date | 1967 (2026 B.S.) |
| Publication place | Nepal |
| Pages | 161 |
| Awards | Madan Puraskar |
| ISBN | 9789993340645 |
Belaet Tira Baralida (Nepali: बेलाइततिर बरालिँदा, lit. 'Wandering in Britain') is a travelogue by Dr.Tara Nath Sharma.[1] It was published in 1970 (2026 BS) by Sajha Prakashan and won the prestigious Madan Puraskar for that year.[2][3] The author wrote the book under the pen name Tanasarma (Nepali: तानासर्मा). The book was reprinted by Manjari Publication in 2017 (2074 BS).
Plot
[edit]Belaet is the Nepali name for Britain. This book is a memoir of his travel in the United Kingdom and one of the earliest modern travelogue in Nepali literature.[4] Born and raised in the remote village of Barabote in Ilam, Taranath's arrival in Kathmandu from there was a big deal at that time. The book includes the highs and lows of the author's travel in Britain.
Awards
[edit]The book won the prestigious Madan Puraskar for the year 1969 Madan_Puraskar.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Pradhan, Sarad. "Taranath Sharma: An Odyssey from a Village to International Fame – Publiknama". Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Ratopati. "Tana Sharma to be honoured with Lila Dhoj Literature Award". Ratopati. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "मदन पुरस्कार समर्पण समारोह (वि.सं. २०२७) – मदन पुरस्कार गुठी". guthi.madanpuraskar.org. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ RSS. "'Nepal's travelogue history dates back to 525 years'". My City. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
