Aditi Deshmukh’s poetry collection ‘Anandmayi’ bags prestigious award
   Date :05-Mar-2026

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Staff Reporter :
 
Aditi Deshmukh’s poetry collection ‘Anandmayi’ has been awarded the prestigious ‘Kusum Kamalkar’ State-level award by Padmagandha Pratishthan for her outstanding contribution to Marathi literature. The award was presented to her at a ceremony attended by notable literary figures, including Shripad Aparajit, Lakhansingh Katre, and Ranjan Darvhekar. The poetry collection ‘Anandmayi’ is known for its traditional yet modern style, exploring themes of positivity, women’s emotions, Indian culture, and spirituality.
 
The collection has received widespread acclaim and has previously won two other State-level awards, making this the third recognition. It has also been recognised by ‘Amhi Lekhika’ as the best collection. This award has brought new heights to Aditi Deshmukh’s literary career, and she is being congratulated by the literary community.