Tamil Writer Sivashankari Selected for ‘Vishambhara Award’

Award Details

• Sivashankari to receive ‘Vishambhara’ Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award
• Award includes ₹5 lakh cash prize, memento, and shawl
• Ceremony on July 29 at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad
• Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to attend as chief guest
• Event coincides with Dr. C. Narayana Reddy's 93rd birth anniversary
• New book of poems 'Samanvitham' to be released at the ceremony

Sivashankari's Literary Contributions

• Prolific Tamil author with extensive body of work
• 36 novels, 48 mini-novels, 150 short stories, 15 travelogues
• 7 essay collections, 4 study papers, 2 biographies
• Focus on social issues and human values in her writing
• Previous recipient of prestigious Saraswati Samman award

About the Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award

• Named after renowned Telugu poet and Jnanpith awardee Dr. C. Narayana Reddy
• Honors distinguished contributions to Indian literature
• Typically includes certificate and ₹5 lakh cash prize
• Awarded annually by Cultural and Literary Federation of India
• Instituted in 2017 to recognize literary excellence

This recognition of Sivashankari's work not only celebrates her individual achievements but also highlights the rich diversity and depth of Indian literature across languages and regions.