Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna Explained

Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna
Birth Date:	15 June 1927
Birth Place:	Pauri Garhwal
Occupation:	Uttar Pradesh State Service; Deputy Director, Government of India
Known For:	Hindi and Garhwali poetry

Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna (15 June 1927 – 2004) was a Hindi and Garhwali writer and poet. He is known for his poems, epics, plays, folk-literature, and essays.

Biography

Bahuguna was born in Jhala village, Chalaansyun, Pauri, Garhwal in what is presently Uttarakhand. He completed his Masters (M.A.) education in Hindi and Political Science from Nagpur University, served in the Uttar Pradesh State Service and retired as Deputy Director, Government of India. Bahuguna was a prolific writer and continued freelance writing after his retirement from his professional life.^[1]

Selected publications

Garhwali Language^[2]

• Bhumyal
• Parvati
• Ghol
• Daisat
• Kankhila
• Gaad
• Myateki Ganga
• Shailvani

Hindi Language^[3]

• Dadga Hridaya
• Aranya Rodan
• Chakrachal
• Doobta Hua Gaon

Awards

Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna received 2 awards from the Uttar Pradesh government and was also honoured with the Jai Shree Samman.

Notes and References

1. Book: Dutt, Kartik Chandra. Who's who of Indian Writers, 1999: A-M. Sahitya Akademi. 1999. 8-1260-0873-3. Delhi. 84.
2. Web site: Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna . /sites.google.com/view/utterakhand-devbhumi . 19 February 2021.
3. Web site: Abodh Bandhu Bahuguna . /sites.google.com/view/utterakhand-devbhumi . 19 February 2021.