Kishor Rithe's 'Satpudyacha Saatbaara' Honored with Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Award
Kishor Rithe's 'Satpudyacha Saatbaara' wins Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad award
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Kishor Rithe, a senior naturalist and wildlife researcher, has been awarded the Sharadchandra Manohar Bhalerao Memorial Award for 2025 by Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad for his book 'Satpudyacha Saatbaara'. The award recognizes notable contributions to Marathi literature and will be presented at a ceremony in Pune on May 26, 2025.
- 01The award is part of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad's annual literary honors, which celebrate excellence in Marathi literature.
- 02Rithe's book, 'Satpudyacha Saatbaara', spans 647 pages and documents the ecology and biodiversity of the Satpuda mountain range.
- 03The Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad was founded in 1906 and is one of the oldest literary institutions in Maharashtra.
- 04Rithe has over 35 years of experience in wildlife conservation and serves as the Director of the Bombay Natural History Society.
- 05The award ceremony will take place at Bal Gandharva Rangmandir in Pune, highlighting the importance of Marathi literature.
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Kishor Rithe, a prominent naturalist and wildlife researcher, has been awarded the Sharadchandra Manohar Bhalerao Memorial Award for 2025 by the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad for his Marathi book 'Satpudyacha Saatbaara'. This recognition is part of the annual literary honors given by the Pune-based institution, which has been promoting Marathi literature since its establishment in 1906. Rithe's book, published by Padmagandha Prakashan, is a 647-page exploration of the ecology, biodiversity, and socio-environmental realities of the Satpuda mountain range. Rithe, who has dedicated over 35 years to forest and wildlife conservation, expressed that the award is a tribute to the Satpuda region, emphasizing his aim to showcase its various aspects through his writing. The Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad's award ceremony will be held at Bal Gandharva Rangmandir in Pune on May 26, 2025, celebrating the best literary works in Marathi for the year.
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This award highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Marathi literature and environmental awareness, encouraging local authors and naturalists.
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