Famous Writers of Uttarakhand

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Famous Writers of Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand is not only known for its natural beauty but also for its rich art, culture, and literature. The state's stunning landscapes, with its mountains and riverbanks, have provided solitude and inspiration to many writers, creating works that will last for generations. Some of the most renowned writers of Uttarakhand in Hindi literature include Sumitra Nandan Pant, Manglesh Dabral, Shekhar Joshi, while in English literature, Ruskin Bond has left an indelible mark. Below is a brief overview of these famous writers:

Famous Writers of Uttarakhand


Famous Writers of Uttarakhand


Sumitra Nandan Pant

  • Born on May 20, 1900, in Kausani, Uttarakhand.
  • His childhood name was Gosai Datt.
  • He was the first poet of the Chhayavadi (symbolist) era in Hindi literature.
  • In 1968, he was awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award for his work Chidambara.
  • Pant was also honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1961 and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960 for his work Kala aur Budha Chand.
  • His famous works include Veena, Granthhi, Pallav, Gunjan, and Jyot Sinha.
  • Pant’s progressive works include Yugvani and Gramiya.


Shailesh Matiyani

  • Born in 1931 in Almora, Uttarakhand.
  • Known as a regional storyteller, he is also referred to as the "Katha Shilpi" (story sculptor).
  • Some of his famous story collections are Do Dukho ka Ek Sukha, Cheel, Bhavishya aur Mitti, and Hara Hua.
  • His famous novels include Borewali Se Boribandar, Kabootarkhana, Chauthi Mutthi, Ek Mooth Sarson, and many others.
  • Matiyani was also known for his essays, including Kagaz Ki Naav and Kabhi Kabhar.


Manohar Shyam Joshi

  • Born in 1935 in Ajmer, though originally from Almora.
  • He is known for writing the famous television drama Hum Log (1982), India's first TV serial.
  • Joshi’s notable works include the novel Kyaap, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2006.
  • He also wrote for films, including Papa Kehte Hain.
  • Other well-known novels by him are Kuru Kuru Swaha, Kasak, Kaun Hoon Main, and Uttaradhikarini.


Gaura Pant Shivani

  • Born in 1923 in Rajkot, she was originally from Almora, Uttarakhand.
  • She was awarded the Bharatendu Harishchandra Award in 1979, Padma Shri in 1981, and the Hindi Sevanidhi National Award in 1997.
  • Her famous works include Vishkanya, 14 Fere, Geheri Neend, Atithi, Gainda, and Krishna Kali.


Vidhya Sagar Nautiyal

  • Born on September 23, 1933, in Malideval, Tehri.
  • A prominent storyteller and freedom fighter, he is best known for his works focusing on rural life.
  • Some of his famous works are Yamuna ke Baagi Betay, Bheem Akela Jhund Se Bichda, and Uttar Bayan.


Bhajan Singh 'Singh'

  • Born on October 26, 1905, in Kotsera Sitonsyun, Pauri.
  • He was also a freedom fighter and a member of the Bharat Naujawan Sabha.
  • His major works include Amrit Varsha, Maa, Prembandhan, Kanya Vikray, and Merī Vīnā.
  • He is known for writing in both Hindi and Garhwali.


Chandra Kuwanr Bartwal

  • Born on August 20, 1919, in Malakoti, Rudraprayag.
  • Known for his poetry collection Himavant published in 1945, he is often compared to the poet Nirala.
  • He died young at the age of 28 in 1947, but his poetry and works have continued to inspire.


Acharya Bhaskranand Lohni

  • Born in 1922, he was a scholar in astrology, karmakand, and Sanskrit.
  • He edited the monthly magazine Agrahayan and contributed significantly to the development of Hindi literature.


Manglesh Dabral

  • Born in 1948 in Tehri Garhwal.
  • Manglesh Dabral is a well-known poet and writer, awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2000 for his poem collection Ham Jo Dekhte Hain.
  • His notable works include Pahaad par Lalten, Ghar ka Rasta, Hum Jo Dekhte Hain, and Awaaz Ek Jagah.


Lalita Prashad Naithani

  • Born in 1913 in Naithan village, Pauri Garhwal.
  • A prominent editor and writer, she contributed significantly to the publication of local journals.
  • Her major works include Garhwal Bhawar Tab aur Ab, Malini Sabhyata ke Khandhar, Kanvashram, and Garhwali Chitrakala Shaili.


Shekhar Joshi

  • A writer from Almora, Shekhar Joshi is known for his short story collection Mera Pahaad and other works like Kosi ka Ghatwar, Ek Ped Ki Yaad, and Halwaha.
  • His famous collection of stories, Naurangi Bimaar, was well received.


Dr. Shivprashad Dabral

  • Known by the pen name Charan, Dr. Dabral is a renowned historian and writer from Pauri Garhwal.
  • He has written important books on Uttarakhand’s history, including Uttarakhand ka Itihas, Gora Baadal, and Garhwali Meghdoot.


Dr. Chakradhar Bijlwan

  • Born in 1932, Dr. Bijlwan is a scholar in Sanskrit and a writer of high-level scholarly books.
  • His major works include Bharatiya Gyan Mimamsa, Hindu Shakunshastra, Bharatiya Nyay Shastra, and Vaiseshik Darshan.


Shivanand Nautiyal

  • Shivanand Nautiyal was born on June 18, 1936, in Kothal village, Pauri Garhwal district.
  • He is a writer, social reformer, and politician.
  • His prominent works include Garhwal (Gang-Yamuna ke Naihar), Tapobhoomi Garhwal, and more.
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Durgacharn Kala

  • Durgacharn Kala's notable works include Memoirs of Raj Kumaon, Jim Corbett of Kumaon, and Halson Sahib of Garhwal.
  • In Halson Sahib of Garhwal, Durgacharn writes about the biography of Frederick Wilson.

Ilachandra Joshi

  • Ilachandra Joshi hails from Almora.
  • He published a handwritten magazine named Sudhakar in Almora and also edited the magazine Vishwamitra.
  • He is often referred to as a psychological novelist.
  • His notable works include Jahaz ka Panchi, Parde ki Rani, Sannyasi Ghrina Mai, Pret aur Chhaya, etc.
  • Among his social novels, Subah ke Bhule and Mukti Path are famous.

Leeladhar Jagudi

  • Leeladhar Jagudi is from Tehri.
  • In 2018, he was awarded the Vyas Samman for his work Jitne Log Utne Prem.
  • He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1997 for his poetry collection Anubhav ke Akash Mein Chand.
  • In 2004, he was honored with the Padma Shri award.
  • His major works include Bachi Hui Prithvi, Ishwar ki Adhyakshata Mein, Bha Shakti Deta Hai, Raat Ab Bhi Maujood Hai, Natak Jaari Hai, and Mahakavy Ke Bina.

Veeren Dangwal

  • Veeren Dangwal was born in Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal.
  • His father’s name was Raghu Nandan Prasad Dangwal.
  • Veeren Dangwal was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2004 for excellence in Dushchakar.
  • Other notable works of his include Syahi Taal and Kavi Ne Kaha.

Raskin Bond

  • Raskin Bond was born in Himachal Pradesh but currently resides in Mussoorie.
  • He is one of India’s most renowned children's writers. His first book Top of the Roof was published in 1955.
  • In 1992, Raskin Bond received the Sahitya Akademi Award and in 2014, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan.

Girish Tiwari Girda

  • Girish Tiwari Girda was from Almora, and his notable works include the plays Nagade Khamosh and Dhanush Yajna.
  • Girda also conducted research on the folk singer Jhusiya Damai.
  • His prominent creation is Hamari Kavita ke Aakhri Shikharon ke Swar.

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

  • Ramesh Pokhriyal is from Pauri Garhwal.
  • He is currently the Minister of Human Resource Development in the 17th Lok Sabha.
  • Additionally, Ramesh Pokhriyal served as the fifth Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
  • His first poetry collection was Samarpan, and other poetry collections include Ae Watan Tere Liye, Mujhe Vidhata Banana Hai, and Navankur.
  • His major story collections include Bheed Sakshi Hai, Ek Aur Kahani, Bas Ek Hi Ichha, and Roshni Ki Kiran.
  • His novels include Major Nirala, Pahaad Se Uncha, Bira, Shikaron ka Sangharsh, and Apna Paraya.
  • Other notable works by Nishank include Pralay ke Beech, Meri Katha Meri Vyatha, Sapne Jo Sone Na Dein, Safalta ke Achook Mantra, and Sansar Tyaron ke Liye Nahi.

Rajesh Joshi

Note: Rajesh Joshi is originally from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. His name is often confused with Uttarakhand’s writers in state-level exams, so this is additional information to avoid such confusion.

  • Rajesh Joshi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002 for his work on two-line compositions.
  • His long poem Samargatha is notable.
  • Other famous works by Rajesh Joshi include Ek Din Ped Bolege, Mitti Ka Chehra, Nepathya Mein Hansi, etc.

Other Prominent Famous Writers of Uttarakhand

  • Govind Ballabh Pant was a famous playwright and novelist. His famous play Kohinoor Ka Heera and other works like Angoor Ki Beti, Suhaag Bindi, Guru Dakshina, and Kashi Ka Julah are notable.

  • Surinder Singh Pangti is from Pithoragarh and founded the Dhad organization. His prominent work is Uttarakhand Kitna Sach Aur Kitna Chhal.

  • Balvant Manral wrote Pahaad ke Aage Bheetar Pahaad Hai and edited Katyuri Mansarovar magazine, which was born out of sorrow from the Rampur Tiraaha incident.

  • Pankaj Bisht is from Almora. His major work Us Chidiya Ka Naam Ek Upanyas Hai and other story collections like 15 Jama 25 and Bacche Gawah Nahi Ho Sakte are notable.

  • Rajendra Dhasmana hails from Pauri district. His notable poetry collection Parwalah and Garhwali plays Jai Bharat Jai Uttarakhand and Ardh Grameshwar are famous.

  • Uma Shankar Satish wrote Linguistic Study of Jaunsari. He is from Rudraprayag, and his prominent works include Patthar Bolte Hain, Surinam Mein Hindi Kavita, and Garhwali Mein Zikudi Boleli Kavita.

  • Mohanlal Babulkar is a regional writer from Devprayag. His works include Mitti Mein Sona, Himalay Ke Vardan, Dahej, Andhere Se Ujala, and Surajmukhi Ka Khet.

These writers have not only contributed to the literary world of Uttarakhand but have also helped in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage and traditions of the region through their works.


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This Whole article is originally written by Deepak Bisht on wegarhwali.com. With his permission, It is translated into English. if you find some errors. Please correct us. :)

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