Kailash Madbaiya
Kailash Madbaiya | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1943 Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations |
|
| Known for | Contributions to Bundeli literature and folk culture |
| Awards |
|
Kailash Madbaiya (pronounced [ˈkɛː.l̪ɑːʃ mə.ɽə.ˈbɛː.jɑː], Hindi: कैलाश मड़बैया) is an Indian writer, poet, and educator from Madhya Pradesh, noted for his contributions to Bundeli literature and the promotion of folk culture from the Bundelkhand region.[1] He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2019 for his work in the field of literature and education.[2][3] He is also the president of Akhil Bhartiya Bundelkhand Sahitya and Sanskrit Parishad.[4]
Early life
[edit]Madbaiya was born in Banpur village of Lalitpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India.[5]
Career
[edit]Madbaiya has focused his literary and academic career on the Bundeli language, which is spoken in the Bundelkhand region spanning parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. His writings often explore and aim to preserve Bundeli folk traditions, social customs, and cultural identity.[5] He has authored multiple books in Hindi and Bundeli.[6]
In addition to his writing, Madbaiya has worked in education. He served as a professor and principal, reportedly at Government PG College in Bina, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. His efforts include academic work on the language and initiatives to promote Bundeli culture more broadly, including while working outside of India.
Awards
[edit]- Padma Shri (2019) [2]
Selected bibliography
[edit]![[icon]](/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (April 2025) |
References
[edit]- ^ "President Kovind presents Padma Shri to Shri Kailash Madbaiya". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ a b archive, From our online (16 March 2019). "President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind confers the awards; check full list of recipients - Padma Awards 2019: President Ram Nath Kovind confers the awards; check full list of recipients BusinessToday". Business Today. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ India, The Hans (28 January 2019). "Tea-seller, retired IPS officer among Padma awardees". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ a b "कैलाश मड़बैया : ख्यात हिन्दी-बुन्देली कवि-लेखक (Bundeli Writer-Poet, Kailash Madbaiya) | Bundelkhand Research Portal". bundelkhand.in. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "बुन्देली साहित्यकार एवं कवि कैलाश मड़बैया को मिला 'पद्म श्री' सम्मान (Bundeli Writer Poet Kailash Madbaiya awarded Padma Shri 2019) | Bundelkhand Research Portal". bundelkhand.in. Retrieved 27 April 2025.