The Madan Puraskar () is a literary honor in Nepal which Madan Puraskar Guthi confers annually for an outstanding book in the Nepali language published within the calendar year. It is considered as the most prestigious literature award in Nepal. It is awarded on the day of every year alongside Jagadamba Shree Puraskar.
The award was established by daughter in law of Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher JBR, Queen Jagadamba Kumari Devi, in memory of her husband late General Madan Shumsher JBR, on 26 September 1955. Since then it has been presented every year, except in 1974 and 1976. At the time of its establishment, the award prize was à ¤°à ¥ 4,000. On the GoldenâÂÂJubilee year 2005, the award prize was increased to à ¤°à ¥ 400,000.
Before 2014 (2071 BS), shortlist was not published.