Saraswati Pratikshya () 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. It was shortlisted for Madan Puraskar 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.
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
External links
Saraswati Pratikshya Articles in eKantipur
Interview Deshsanchar.com
Television Interview
Living people
Date of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Nepalese women writers Year of birth missing (living people) Thakali people People from Pokhara 21st-century Nepalese poets Nepali-language writers from Nepal Nepalese women poets Nepali-language poets
