Sahitya Akademi Award 2023
The Sahitya Akademi Award is a prestigious literary honor in India, annually conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, the National Academy of Letters, to recognize outstanding literary works in 24 Indian languages. The awards for 2023 were announced on December 20, 2023, celebrating exceptional contributions across various literary genres. citeturn0search5
Overview of the 2023 Awards:
- Total Awards: 24
- Categories:
- Poetry: 9
- Novels: 6
- Short Stories: 5
- Essays: 3
- Literary Study: 1
Notable Recipients:
- English: Neelum Saran Gaur for her novel Requiem in Raga Janaki.
- Hindi: Sanjeev for his novel Vividh.
- Tamil: Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) for his novel Neervazhi Padooum.
- Telugu: T. Patanjali Sastry for his short story collection Rameshwaram Kaakulu Marikonni Kathalu.
- Malayalam: E.V. Ramakrishnan for his literary study Malayala Noval: Akhyayatrayum Adhyakthayum.
Award Ceremony:
The awards were presented during the Sahitya Akademi’s annual ‘Festival of Letters’ held in New Delhi. The 2023 ceremony coincided with the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Letters, making it a significant event in the Indian literary calendar. citeturn0search9
Significance:
The Sahitya Akademi Awards play a crucial role in acknowledging and promoting literary excellence in India. They not only honor individual achievements but also highlight the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of the country. The 2023 awards continued this tradition by recognizing a wide array of literary works that contribute to the nation’s vibrant literary heritage.
For a comprehensive list of winners and more details, you can visit the official press release by the Sahitya Akademi.