Saraswati Pratikshya

Saraswati Pratikshya (Nepali: सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा) is a writer known for her novel Nathiya published in 2018. Before writing the novel, she had published three poetry books: Yadhyapi Prashnaharu (collection of poems, 2005), Bimbaharuko Kathaghara (Ccollection of poems, 2009) and Bagi Sarangi (collection of poems, 2012).

Saraswati Pratikshya
Born
Saraswati Lalchan

Pokhara , Nepal
NationalityNepalese
CitizenshipNepali
EducationMaster's Degree in Economics
Alma materTribhuvan University
OccupationPoet,Writer,Activist

Her novel Nathiya was about the Badi people.[1] It was shortlisted for Madan Puraskar[2] and won the Pachichan Puraskar (Identity Award) in 2019.

Personal life

Saraswati Pratikshya was born to a Thakali family. With her biological parents' consent, she was adopted by Nepalese writer Sarubhakta in 1998. She is divorced and lives with her son. [3]

Bibliography

  • Yadhyapi Prashnaharu (collection of poems, 2005)
  • Bimbaharuko Kathaghara (collection of poems, 2009)
  • Bagi Sarangi (collection of poems, 2012)
  • Nathiya (novel, 2018)

Prizes and honors

  • Ganesh and Hastakumari Memorial Award, 2009
  • Bhupi Memorial Award, 2011
  • Gunzan Talent Award, 2012
  • Honor from Dhading Literary Society, 2006
  • Samata Poetic Honor, 2009
  • Janani Literary Award, 2018
  • Lions Literary Award, 2019
  • Pachichan Puraskar (Identity Award, 2019)

References

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