Mangalore : The Konkani novel ‘Hawthan’, authored by Mahabaleshwar Sail was released at a ceremony held in World Konkani Centre here on August 27, Saturday.

Sandhya Pai, managing editor of  Taranga Kannada weekly released the translated version.

After the release, Sandhya Pai said that novels or books reflects one’s experiences in life and some of them will lave a long-lasting impression on the readers.

Melvyn Rodrigues, president, Kavita Trust introduced the novel.

Sharing his experience, author Sail said that he conducted a study on the community for three years which helped him to bring out a novel.

Sail was a recipient of Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar in 2010 for ‘Hawthan’.