Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap

Tulsiram Sharma 'Kashyap' (11 February 1939 – 8 February 1998) was an Indian writer and politician in the Nepali language from Sikkim, India. He is a recipient of Sahitya Academy Award in Nepali for his 'Aama' (poetry) in 1990. He is the second generation writers of modern era of Nepali literature who has contributed to all genres of literature.

Tulsiram Sharma (Kashyap)_Sikkim. by Sikkim TULSIRAM SHARMA (KASHYAP) was born on February 11, 1939 to late Mr. and Mrs. Chandra Lal Sharma. His early education began in his village school established by his father. His second eldest brother Jai Narayan Shrama greatly influenced the tender mind of Tulsiram Sharma who was gradually introduced to the fascinating world of GITA and KRISHNA CHARITA. Such literary pilgrimage inculcated in him deep love for learning and he began to recite sacred SLOKAS from his early childhood.

Tulsiram Sharma passed his School Final Examination from Namchi High School in 1962, and graduated in 1971 as a private candidate. After graduation he was appointed as a graduate teacher and posted to Rhenock and Chujachen Junior High School. From 1975 to 1977, he was deputed to S.S.B. where he discharged his duties as a Circle Organiser. Later, he joined politics and in 1979 general election he was elected and inducted into the Cabinet as Agriculture Minister. Subsequently, he was given Education portfolio. In the next term in 1984 he retained his seat and was elected as the Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap's two outstanding books are Mahakabya Janmabhumi (1986) published by Ankura Prakashan and Ama ( 1988) published by Aaja Ko Sikkim Prakashan. His contribution to Nepali literature will remain a milestone for generations to come. His other notable works are Manthanand Sikkim Hijo Dekhi Aaja Samma.

Late Tulsiram Sharma “Kashyap" was the recipient of Bhanu Puraskar in 1987, and Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990 for his Mahakabya “AMA". He was posthumously awarded the Sikkim State Award in recognition of his contribution in Nepali literature and language on August 15, 1999. Fri, May 18, 2018 GANGTOK,: The Nepali Sahitya Parishad, Sikkim (NSP) and Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap Pratisthan, Sikkim would jointly organise a function at NSP Gangtok to confer this year’s Tulsi Kashyap Smriti Puraskar on May 20. The award this year would be conferred on Nepali litterateur Loknath Upadhyaya Chapagain for his story collection ‘Kina Royou Upma,’ on the occasion. The award was instituted last year in the memory of eminent Nepali poet from Sikkim Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap. A recent meeting of the NSP and Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap Pratisthan also decided that from next year the award would be presented on February 11, which is also the birth anniversary of Tulsiram Sharma Kashyap, a NSP release informs.

Tulsiram Sharma passed his school final examination from Namchi High School in 1962, and graduated in 1971 as a private candidate. After graduation he was appointed as a graduate teacher and posted to Rhenock and Chujachen Junior High School. From 1975 to 1977, he was deputed to S.S.B. where he discharged his duties as a Circle Organiser.

In 1979 general election, he was elected and inducted into the Cabinet as Agriculture Minister. Subsequently, he was given Education portfolio. In the next term in 1984, he retained his seat and was elected as the Speaker(1985–1989) of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.

Tulsiram Sharma 'Kashyap' was the recipient of Bhanu Puraskar in 1987, and Sahitya Akadami Award in 1990 for his Mahakavya "Aama". He was posthumously awarded the Sikkim State Award in recognition of his contribution to Nepali literature and language on 15 August 1999.