Bhim Nidhi Tiwari
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Bhim Nidhi Tiwari भीमनिधि तिवारी | |
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| Born | 1911 |
| Died | 1973 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation(s) | poet, Novelist playwright |
Bhim Nidhi Tiwari (1911-1973) was a Nepali poet, novelist and playwright. He was a firm believer in social reforms and wrote against smoking, drinking, and gambling. He published over 38 works in various styles.
Life
He was born in Dillibazar, Kathmandu, Nepal to Lalnidhi Tiwari and Nanda Kumari Tiwari in 1911. He served as a government employee for 32 years. He was a section officer in the Ministry of Education and afterwards served as an Assistant Secretary. He established the "Nepal Sahitya Press" which later merged with "Pasupati Press". He also established the Nepal Natak Sangh (an organisation that works to promote Nepalese literature and drama).
He represented Nepal in the East Asia UNESCO seminar which focused on copyright issues. He also accompanied his Late Majesty King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah on a Royal visit to the Netherlands, West Germany, and Karachi.
Work
Tiwari wrote short stories, novels, poems, lyrics, and satires which provide insight into Nepalese lifestyles, culture, mythologies, and history. He was also the recipient of many awards and prizes. He received the Madan Puraskar in 1970 as well as the "Prakhyan Trishakti Patta", "Rajyabisekh Padak", and "Gyanpad Sewa". The historical dramas "Silanyas", "Matokomaya" and "Yasashvisav" also received awards.
In one of his best-known poems titled "Dagbatti" ,he tells about his experience as a child of seven years when his mother died and in the night he was taken to the ghat burning grounds (cremation fields), his head was shaved and what feelings engulfed him when fire consumed his mother's body.