Madan Puraskar Winner Beena Joshi Discusses Her Book on Traditional Mask Dances
Summary
Beena Joshi’s book Traditional Mask Dances of the Newar Community has won the Madan Puraskar 2082. In an interview, she discusses documenting endangered Newar mask dances, the years of research behind the 1,400-page work, and her plans to write more life-based stories.
Key Points
- Madan Puraskar Guthi selected Veena Joshi’s book 'Traditional Mask Dances of the Newar Community' for the Madan Puraskar 2082.
- Joshi says the 1,400-page book documents the history, festivals, caste traditions, and gurus linked to Newar mask dances in the Kathmandu Valley.
- She wrote, financed, and published the book herself over many years, with editing and research taking most of her life.
- Joshi credits Hariram Joshi, Hom Bhattaraiji, and Rabindra Sameer for helping shape and promote the book.
