Saraswati Pratikshya Explained
| Saraswati Pratikshya |
| Native Name: | सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा |
| Native Name Lang: | ne |
| Birth Name: | Saraswati Lalchan |
| Birth Place: | Pokhara, Nepal |
| Occupation: | Poet,Writer,Activist |
| Nationality: |  Nepalese |
| Education: | Master's Degree in Economics |
| Alma Mater: | Tribhuvan University |
| Notable Works: | 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 (Ccollection 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)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: वादी महिलाको कथामा आधारित 'नथिया' लिएर आइन् सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा. lokaantar.com. 2019-08-29.
- Web site: नीलम कार्की: मदन पुरस्कार पाउने चौथी महिला स्रष्टा - BBC News नेपाली. bbc.com. 2019-08-29.
- Web site: Madan Puraskar Guthi shortlists eight books. 2021-11-19. kathmandupost.com. English.
- Web site: अन्नपूर्ण पोस्ट् | Nepal's leading news portal. annapurnapost.com. 2019-08-29.
- Web site: Pant. Kumudini. Profile The lively literary life of Saraswati Pratikshya. 2021-11-19. The Annapurna Express. en.
