Contribution of ‘Hilans’ Magazine in Promoting Kumauni and Garhwali Literature -1

(Let Us Remember Contribution of Late Arjun Singh Gusain for Regional Language Literature Promotion)

                                        Bhishma Kukreti

[Notes on contribution of small magazines for Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Kumauni Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Garhwali  Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Mid Himalayan Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Himalayan Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for North Indian Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Indian Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for South Asian Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Asian  Regional Language literature promotion]

                  Arjun Singh Gusain started editing and publishing ‘Hilans’ a monthly magazine in 1978 in a small way from Mumbai. However, it became popular among Uttarakhandis magazine within no time due to its focused and intellectual subject. ‘Hilans’ became the mouth piece of separate Uttarakhand movement within no time. Arjun Singh Gusain was teacher in Cambridge School, Mumbai and he never need printing press as an additional source for his earning. However, he purchased a printing press just for publishing ‘Hilans’.

  This author, as many other literature creative; is a product of ‘Hilans’ a regional language magazine.

  Arjun Singh Gusain Smriti Samiti is celebrating 10^th death anniversary of late Arjun Singh Gusain. The Samiti offered me a job to inform the people of Uttarakhand about contribution of ‘Hilans’ Magazine in Promoting Kumauni and Garhwali Literature.

  This author will discuss each Kumauni or Garhwali language creation published in ‘Hilans’.

1-Kumauni or Garhwali literature in ‘Hilans’ Magazine January -February, 1979 issue

Jay gadh Janani (a Garhwali poem) – Dharma Nand Uniyal wrote a  fine poem on praising geographical aspects of Garhwal.

Apni Dharti ko geet - The Garhwali poem by Kamal Sahityalankar is very inspiring

2-Kumauni or Garhwali literature in ‘Hilans’ Magazine March, 1979 issue

  When Arjun Sing started Hilans, only a couple of news periodicals were available in Uttarakhand. Gusain provided a popular platform for Garhwali and Kumauni language literature.

 Brigch Vandan- Prakash Chandra Purohit wrote a fine Garhwali poem about the importance of protection of environment and ecological resources.

Ayo vasant baudi – The Garhwali poem by Narayand Datt Shastri creates a strong image of spring in Garhwal. The poem is fine example of imagery in Garhwali poetry.

Gareebu holi – The Garhwali poetry of Kamal sahityalankar attacks on the system that makes the poor poorer and the rich richer

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti 26/8/2012

Notes on contribution of small magazines for Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Kumauni Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Garhwali  Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Mid Himalayan Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Himalayan Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for North Indian Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Indian Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for South Asian Regional Language literature promotion; contribution of small magazines for Asian  Regional Language literature promotion

Contribution of ‘Hilans’ Magazine in Promoting Kumauni and Garhwali Literature to be continued….