Saraswati Pratikshya, an acclaimed writer, gained significant recognition with her 2018 novel "Nathiya," which delves into the lives of the Badi community. Prior to this, she had already made a mark in the literary world with three poetry collections: "Yadhyapi Prashnaharu", "Bimbaharuko Kathaghara", and "Bagi Sarangi".
"Nathiya" not only brought her critical acclaim but also earned a spot on the shortlist for the prestigious Madan Puraskar. In 2019, she received the Pachichan Puraskar for the same novel as well.