Eminent Writer Vishwanath Tripathi has been chosen for the 28th Moortidevi Award for the year 2014 for his book Vyomkesh Darvesh, which is a lifetime story of Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi. Tripathi was born on 16 February 1931 in Bishkohar village of district Basti in Uttar Pradesh. He studied at Banaras Hindu University and Punjab University.  His other works include Lokwadi Tulsidas, Meera Ka Kavya, Desh ke is Daur Main, Kuch Kahaniyan Kuch Vichar, Ped Ka Hath, Jaisa Kaha Saka and Nagatlai Ka Gaon.

About Moortidevi Award

• Moortidevi award was founded by Bharatiya Jnanpith and is given away to the authors who have contributed in the field of contemporary creative writing in modern Indian languages.
• It is presented annually for a contemplative and perceptive work which expresses, underlines and illumines human values rooted in the broad vision of Indian philosophy and cultural heritage.
• Books written in English and all Indian languages are considered for the Prize, which comprises a cash award of four lakhs rupees, a statue and a citation plaque.