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Mamang Dai (23 February 1957) is a poet and a novelist from Arunachal Pradesh. Mamang Dai's mother tongue is Adi and she writes in English language.
Mamang Dai (23 February 1957) is a poet and a novelist from Arunachal Pradesh. Mamang Dai's mother tongue is Adi and she writes in English language.
== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
Mamang Dai was born on 23 February 1957 to Matin Dai and Odi Dai belonging to the tribal group ''Adi'' at Pasighat in the east Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Mamang Dai was born on 23 February 1957 to Matin Dai and Odi Dai who belong to the tribal group ''Adi'' at Pasighat in the east Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.


Mamang Dai completed her schooling at Pine Mount School in Shillong, Meghalaya and earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Gauhati University in Assam.
Mamang Dai completed her schooling at Pine Mount School in Shillong, Meghalaya and got her Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Guwahati University in Assam.


When Mamang Dai was selected for the Indian Administrative Service in 1979, she was the first woman from Arunachal Pradesh to succeed in the civil services examination. However, she quit the service instantly.
When Mamang Dai was selected for the Indian Administrative Service in 1979, she was the first woman from Arunachal Pradesh to succeed in the civil services examination. However, she soon quit the service to focus on her career as a writer and columnist.
== Media Profession ==
== Media Profession ==
Mamang Dai left the civil service to pursue her passion in literature. Mamang Dai worked as a journalist for the Telegraph, Hindustan Times and Sentinel. Mamang Dai served as program coordinator and reporter for Television, and presenter for All India Radio.
Mamang Dai left the civil service to pursue her passion in literature. Mamang Dai worked as a columnist for the magazines like Telegraph, Hindustan Times and Sentinel. Mamang Dai served as program coordinator and reporter for Television, and presenter for All India Radio.
== Activities and Positions Held  ==
== Activities and Positions Held  ==
* Mamang Dai was involved in the identification and conservation of biodiversity sites in the Eastern Himalayan region under the auspices of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, WWF.
* Mamang Dai was involved in the identification and conservation of biodiversity sites in the Eastern Himalayan region under the auspices of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, WWF.
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* Mamang Dai held the position of General Council member of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi.
* Mamang Dai held the position of General Council member of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi.
== Literary Life ==
== Literary Life ==
Mamang Dai is known as the literary face of Arunachal Pradesh.
Mamang Dai is known as the face of literature in Arunachal Pradesh.
===== Poetries =====
===== Poetry =====
Beginning with gentle romantic poems, Mamang Dai transitioned subsequently to producing realistic short stories and novels. Mamang Dai secured her literary place for her ''River Poems'' published in 2004, and has so far released five books of poetry.
Beginning with gentle romantic poems, Mamang Dai transitioned subsequently to producing realistic short stories and novels. Mamang Dai found her place in serious literature with the publication of her ''River Poems'' collection in 2004, and has since released five poetry collections.
===== Novels =====
===== Novels =====
Mamang Dai's first novel, ''The Legends of Pensam'', was published in 2006. Mamang Dai followed this with publishing her other novels such as ''The Stupid Cupid'' in 2008, ''The Black Hill'' in 2014, and ''Escaping the Land'' in 2021.
Mamang Dai's first novel, ''The Legends of Pensam'', was published in 2006. Mamang Dai followed this with publishing her other novels such as ''The Stupid Cupid'' in 2008, ''The Black Hill'' in 2014, and ''Escaping the Land'' in 2021.
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Mamang Dai is credited with introducing Arunachal Pradesh culture to rest of the world. Mamang Dai's first article ''Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land'' was released in 2003, followed by her ''Mountain Harvest - The Food of Arunachal'' in 2004.
Mamang Dai is credited with introducing Arunachal Pradesh culture to rest of the world. Mamang Dai's first article ''Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land'' was released in 2003, followed by her ''Mountain Harvest - The Food of Arunachal'' in 2004.
===== Folktales =====
===== Folktales =====
Mamang Dai's ''The Sky Queen'' and ''Once Upon a Moontime'' are the pictorial forms of Arunachala Pradesh folktales.  
Mamang Dai's ''The Sky Queen'' and ''Once Upon a Moontime'' are illustrations of Arunachala Pradesh folktales.  


For more than 40 years, Mamang Dai has consistently discussed the disappearing tribal culture on both national and international platforms.
For more than 40 years, Mamang Dai has consistently discussed the eradication of tribal culture on both national and international platforms.
== Aesthetics ==
== Aesthetics ==
"I am one of the ten thousand messengers carrying the whispers of the world," says Mamang Dai, speaking on her writings. Mamang Dai artwork is interpreted as a mirror of the landscape of her land bordered by forests, mountains, and rivers. Mamang Dai's writings are as rich in mystery, myth, and the history of many centuries as the trees and soil of the forests. Her facile aesthetic writings suffuse the land's deceitful politics and the changes in time.
"I am one of the ten thousand messengers carrying the whispers of the world," says Mamang Dai, speaking on her writings. Mamang Dai's works can be seen as reflection of the landscape of her land bordered by forests, mountains, and rivers. Mamang Dai's writings are as rich in mystery, myth, and the history of many centuries as the trees and soil of the forests. Her aesthetic expressions her land's deceitful politics and the changes in time as subtexts.


Mamang Dai writings are more complex than they appear to be. These images constantly run through our mind and prevent us from making straightforward conclusions. Even though her writings portray the environment filled with nature, they are not limited to that aesthetic. Mamang Dai describes her people as 'travelers seeking their fate'. Mamang Dai imaginative universe never ceases to serve as a reminder of the tribe's long-forgotten past and their unease about the uncertain future.
Mamang Dai writings are deceptively simple. The images in her work seep through the depths of our mind and forces us to see beyond the surface level plot. Even though her writings portray a world brimming with the natural beauty, they are not limited by it. Mamang Dai describes her people as 'travelers seeking their fate'. Mamang Dai imaginative universe never ceases to serve as a reminder of the tribe's long-forgotten past and their unease about the uncertain future.
== Tamil Literary Circle ==
== Tamil Literary Circle ==
On December 18, 2022, Mamang Dai attended the Vishnupuram Literary Award event for the year 2022 in Coimbatore. For this occasion, her poetries were translated into Tamil.
On December 18, 2022, Mamang Dai attended the Vishnupuram Literary Award event for the year 2022 in Coimbatore. For this occasion, her poems were translated into Tamil.
== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* In 2003, Mamang Dai received the annual ''Verrier Elwin Prize'' for her book ''Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land'' from the government of Arunachal Pradesh
* In 2003, Mamang Dai received the annual ''Verrier Elwin Prize'' for her book ''Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land'' from the government of Arunachal Pradesh
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* [https://www.academia.edu/34459152/MAMANG_DAI_AS_A_NON_OBJECTIVE_CHRONICLER_OF_CONTEMPORARY_NORTHEASTERN_REALITY MAMANG DAI AS A NON-OBJECTIVE CHRONICLER OF CONTEMPORARY NORTHEASTERN REALITY]
* [https://www.academia.edu/34459152/MAMANG_DAI_AS_A_NON_OBJECTIVE_CHRONICLER_OF_CONTEMPORARY_NORTHEASTERN_REALITY MAMANG DAI AS A NON-OBJECTIVE CHRONICLER OF CONTEMPORARY NORTHEASTERN REALITY]
* [https://www.jeyamohan.in/176639/ Mamang Dai Poetries in Tamil - Ram]
* [https://www.jeyamohan.in/176639/ Mamang Dai Poetries in Tamil - Ram]
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Mamang Dai
Sahitya Akademi Award
Padma Shri

Mamang Dai (23 February 1957) is a poet and a novelist from Arunachal Pradesh. Mamang Dai's mother tongue is Adi and she writes in English language.

Personal Life

Mamang Dai was born on 23 February 1957 to Matin Dai and Odi Dai who belong to the tribal group Adi at Pasighat in the east Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Mamang Dai completed her schooling at Pine Mount School in Shillong, Meghalaya and got her Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Guwahati University in Assam.

When Mamang Dai was selected for the Indian Administrative Service in 1979, she was the first woman from Arunachal Pradesh to succeed in the civil services examination. However, she soon quit the service to focus on her career as a writer and columnist.

Media Profession

Mamang Dai left the civil service to pursue her passion in literature. Mamang Dai worked as a columnist for the magazines like Telegraph, Hindustan Times and Sentinel. Mamang Dai served as program coordinator and reporter for Television, and presenter for All India Radio.

Activities and Positions Held

  • Mamang Dai was involved in the identification and conservation of biodiversity sites in the Eastern Himalayan region under the auspices of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, WWF.
  • On behalf of the Donyi Polo Mission, Mamang Dai participated in the educational work for children with hearing impairments.
  • Mamang Dai was former secretary of Itanagar Press Club.
  • Mamang Dai was president of Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUW).
  • Mamang Dai was appointed as a member of Arunachal Pradesh state public service commission in 2011.
  • Mamang Dai held the position of General Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society.
  • Mamang Dai was member of North East Writers' Forum.
  • Mamang Dai held the position of General Council member of Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi.

Literary Life

Mamang Dai is known as the face of literature in Arunachal Pradesh.

Poetry

Beginning with gentle romantic poems, Mamang Dai transitioned subsequently to producing realistic short stories and novels. Mamang Dai found her place in serious literature with the publication of her River Poems collection in 2004, and has since released five poetry collections.

Novels

Mamang Dai's first novel, The Legends of Pensam, was published in 2006. Mamang Dai followed this with publishing her other novels such as The Stupid Cupid in 2008, The Black Hill in 2014, and Escaping the Land in 2021.

Essays

Mamang Dai is credited with introducing Arunachal Pradesh culture to rest of the world. Mamang Dai's first article Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land was released in 2003, followed by her Mountain Harvest - The Food of Arunachal in 2004.

Folktales

Mamang Dai's The Sky Queen and Once Upon a Moontime are illustrations of Arunachala Pradesh folktales.

For more than 40 years, Mamang Dai has consistently discussed the eradication of tribal culture on both national and international platforms.

Aesthetics

"I am one of the ten thousand messengers carrying the whispers of the world," says Mamang Dai, speaking on her writings. Mamang Dai's works can be seen as reflection of the landscape of her land bordered by forests, mountains, and rivers. Mamang Dai's writings are as rich in mystery, myth, and the history of many centuries as the trees and soil of the forests. Her aesthetic expressions her land's deceitful politics and the changes in time as subtexts.

Mamang Dai writings are deceptively simple. The images in her work seep through the depths of our mind and forces us to see beyond the surface level plot. Even though her writings portray a world brimming with the natural beauty, they are not limited by it. Mamang Dai describes her people as 'travelers seeking their fate'. Mamang Dai imaginative universe never ceases to serve as a reminder of the tribe's long-forgotten past and their unease about the uncertain future.

Tamil Literary Circle

On December 18, 2022, Mamang Dai attended the Vishnupuram Literary Award event for the year 2022 in Coimbatore. For this occasion, her poems were translated into Tamil.

Awards

  • In 2003, Mamang Dai received the annual Verrier Elwin Prize for her book Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land from the government of Arunachal Pradesh
  • In 2011, Mamang Dai was conferred with Padma Shri
  • In 2017, Mamang Dai received Sahitya Akademi Award for her novel The Black Hill

Books

Essays
  • Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land (2003)
  • Mountain harvest: The Food of Arunachal (2004)
Folktales
  • The Sky Queen (2003)
  • Once Upon a Moontime (2003)
Novels
  • The Legends of Pensam (2006)
  • Stupid Cupid (2008)
  • The Black Hill (2014)
  • Escaping the Land (2021)
Poetries
  • River Poems (2004)
  • The Balm of Time (2008)
  • Hambreelmai's Loom (2014)
  • Midsummer Survival Lyrics (2014)

References

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