Saraswati Pratikshya
Nepalese writer
Saraswati Pratikshya | |
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सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा | |
Born | Saraswati Lalchan Pokhara , Nepal |
Nationality | ![]() |
Education | Master's Degree in Economics |
Alma mater | Tribhuvan University |
Occupation(s) | Poet,Writer,Activist |
Notable work | Nathiya |
Children | 1 |
Awards | Pahichan Puraskar (2019) |
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 (Collection of poems, 2009) and Bagi Sarangi (collection of poems, 2012).
Her novel Nathiya was about the Badi people.[1] It was shortlisted for Madan Puraskar and won the Pachichan Puraskar (Identity Award) in 2019.[2][3]
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. [4]
Bibliography
- Yadhyapi Prashnaharu (collection of poems, 2005)
- Bimbaharuko Kathaghara (collection of poems, 2009)
- Bagi Sarangi (collection of poems, 2012)
- Nathiya (novel, 2018)[5]
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
- ^ "वादी महिलाको कथामा आधारित 'नथिया' लिएर आइन् सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा". lokaantar.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ "नीलम कार्की: मदन पुरस्कार पाउने चौथी महिला स्रष्टा - BBC News नेपाली". bbc.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ "Madan Puraskar Guthi shortlists eight books". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ "अन्नपूर्ण पोस्ट् | Nepal's leading news portal". annapurnapost.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ Pant, Kumudini. "Profile | The lively literary life of Saraswati Pratikshya". The Annapurna Express. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
External links
- Saraswati Pratikshya Articles in eKantipur
- Interview Deshsanchar.com
- Television Interview
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