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Saraswati Pratikshya

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Saraswati Pratikshya
सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा
Born
Saraswati Lalchan

Pokhara , Nepal
NationalityNepalNepalese
EducationMaster's Degree in Economics
Alma materTribhuvan University
Occupation(s)Poet,Writer,Activist
Notable workNathiya
Children1
AwardsPahichan 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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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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  1. ^ "वादी महिलाको कथामा आधारित 'नथिया' लिएर आइन् सरस्वती प्रतीक्षा". lokaantar.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  2. ^ "नीलम कार्की: मदन पुरस्कार पाउने चौथी महिला स्रष्टा - BBC News नेपाली". bbc.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  3. ^ "Madan Puraskar Guthi shortlists eight books". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  4. ^ "अन्नपूर्ण पोस्ट् | Nepal's leading news portal". annapurnapost.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  5. ^ Pant, Kumudini. "Profile | The lively literary life of Saraswati Pratikshya". The Annapurna Express. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
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