Yogesh Praveen

Dr. Yogesh Praveen (28 October 1938 – 12 April 2021) was an Indian author and expert on the history and culture of Avadh, specifically Lucknow. He had a Masters in Hindi and Sanskrit in addition to a doctorate in Literature from Meerut University.

He was the recipient of India's highly prestigious award Padma Shri 2020 for his work in the field of literature and education.

Books Dastane Avadh Tajdare Avadh Bahare Avadh Gulistane Avadh Doobta Avadh Dastane Luknow Aapka Lucknow Lucknow monuments Bire Basuri peele gulaab Sanamkhana sumanhaar mayur pankh Apraajita laxmanpur ki aatmkatha kanchanmrig Indradhanush shabnam ankvilaas Lucknow Sadiyo Ka Safer

Other works Apart from books he also published poetry. He had received a National Award for his book Lucknow Nama.

In 1998, he was given the UP Sangeet Natak Academy Award. In 1999, he was given the National Teachers Award. In 2000, he was given the UP Ranta Award. Hew as given the Yash Bharti Award in 2006. In 2020, he was given the Padma Shri. By 2021, he had written over two dozen books. In Oct. 2021, Deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma inaugurated the Yogesh Praveen intersection in Lucknow, named in honor of Praveen.