Madan Mani Dixit
Madan Mani Dixit | |
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मदनमणि दीक्षित | |
| Born | 17 February 1923 Gairidhara, Kathmandu |
| Died | 15 August 2019 (aged 96) Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Hindu Philosophy and Religion from Banaras Hindu University |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Journalist |
| Notable work | Madhabi, Meri Nilima |
| Spouse | Rita Dixit |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Bishukumari Acharya (Mother) Laxmanmani Acharya Dixit (Father) |
| Awards | Madan Puraskar, Sajha Puraskar, Adikavi Bhanubhakta Puraskar |
Madan Mani Dixit (17 February 1923 – 15 August 2019) was a Nepalese writer, journalist and novelist. His novel Madhabi is considered a classic in Nepali literature. He received the prestigious Madan Puraskar and Sajha Puraskar for the novel.