Chhinnalata

Ramola Devi Shah, better known as Chhinnalata (; 1923–2000) was a Nepalese writer and poet.

Biography Ramola Devi was born on 15 July 1923 in Thu, Bagh Bazar, Kathmandu, Nepal. In 1983, she established a literary trust, Chhinnalata Geet Puraskar Guthi (CGPG).

Chhinnalata died from paralysis on 4 December 2000 at Bir Hospital.

Marriage and issue In 1948, she married Prince Basundhara of Nepal.

They had one daughter: Jyoti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Singha (b. 1954), who shared a birthday with her father.

Patronages President of the Nepal Women's Literary Association (1980–1982) [Adviser 1983–1985].

Notable published works Interference Interrogation Intuition Spirit of Peace Inner Journey

Honours National honours Ratna Shri Swani Padak [Ratna Shri Swan Medal] (1975)