Eminent poet Dr Bhagwati Lal Vyas has been chosen for the 2015 Bihari Puraskar for his anthology of Rajasthani poems ‘Katha Sun Aawe Hai Sabad’. A recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Dr Vyas has highlighted the increasing tendencies of commercialization and degradation of human values through his poetry. Dr Vyas’s works reflect the unpleasant changes in human relations, social disparity and loss of human values although positivity and his faith in human life also shine through the vast collection of his poetry.
Best known works of Dr Vyas
- ‘Shatabdi Niruttar’
- ‘Footpath Par Chiriya Nachti Hai’
- ‘Suraj Leelti Ghatiyan’
About the Award
- Instituted by the KK Birla Foundation in 1991, Bihari Puraskar is given annually for an outstanding literary work in Hindi or Rajasthani published during last 10 years by a Rajasthani writer.
- Apart from original residents of Rajasthan, it is open to those living in the state for the last seven years or more. The award carries a cash prize of Rs one lakh, a citation and a plaque.
- The selection for the award was made by a six-member Committee.
- The Chairman of the Committee is appointed by the President of the Foundation, Shobhana Bhartia.
About Dr Vyas
Dr Vyas was born on July 10, 1941 in village Gilund of Raj Samand district of Rajasthan. He retired as Principal of RNT College of Teacher Education in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan.
