About Saraswati Samman
The Saraswati Samman is one of India's most prestigious literary awards, instituted in 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation. It annually recognizes outstanding prose or poetry published in any of the 22 languages listed in Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution.
History of Saraswati Samman
The first Saraswati Samman in 1991 was awarded to the legendary Hindi poet and writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan for his monumental four-volume autobiography (Kya Bhooloon Kya Yaad Karoon, Needa Ka Nirman Phir, Basere Se Door, and Dashdwar Se Sopan Tak). Over the decades, it has recognized brilliant literary minds across a wide spectrum of Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Sindhi, and Konkani.
Saraswati Samman Winners List (1991-2025)
| Images | Year | Recipient Name | Language | Book Name | Book Category |
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2025 | Dr. Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay | Bengali | Hara Parbati Katha | Novel |
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2024 | Bhadreshdas Swami | Sanskrit | Swaminarayana Siddhanta Sudha | - |
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2023 | Prabha Varma | Malayalam | Roudra Sathwikam | Verse Novel |
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2022 | Sivasankari | Tamil | Surya Vamsam | Memoir |
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2021 | Ramdarash Mishra Vyas Samman | Hindi | Main to Yahan Hun | Poetry |
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2020 | Sharankumar Limbale | Marathi | Sanatan | Novel |
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2019 | Vasdev Mohi | Sindhi | Chequebook | Short Stories |
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2018 | K. Siva Reddy | Telugu | Pakkaki Ottigilite | Poetry |
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2017 | Sitanshu Yashaschandra | Gujarati | Vakhar | Poetry |
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2016 | Mahabaleshwar Sail | Konkani | Hawthan | Novel |
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2015 | Padma Sachdev | Dogri | Chitt-Chete | Autobiography |
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2014 | Veerappa Moily | Kannada | Ramayana Mahanveshanam | Poetry |
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2013 | Govind Mishra Vyas Samman | Hindi | Dhool Paudho Par | Novel |
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2012 | B. Sugathakumari | Malayalam | Manalezhuthu | Poetry Collection |
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2011 | A. A. Manavalan | Tamil | Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalum | - |
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2010 | Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa | Kannada | Mandra | - |
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2009 | Surjit Patar | Punjabi | Lafzan Di Dargah | - |
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2008 | Lakshmi Nandan Bora | Assamese | Kayakalpa | Novel |
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2007 | Naiyer Masud | Urdu | Taoos Chaman Ki Myna | Short stories collection |
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2006 | Jagannath Prasad Das | Odia | Parikrama | Poetry collection |
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2005 | K. Ayyappa Panicker | Malayalam | Ayyappa Panikarude Kritikal | Poetry collection |
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2004 | Sunil Gangopadhyay | Bengali | Pratham Alo | Novel |
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2003 | Govind Chandra Pande | Sanskrit | Bhagirathi | Poetry collection |
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2002 | Mahesh Elkunchwar | Marathi | Yugant | Play |
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2001 | Dalip Kaur Tiwana | Punjabi | Katha Kaho Urvashi | Novel |
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2000 | Manoj Das | Odia | Amruta Phala | Novel |
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1999 | Indira Parthasarathy | Tamil | Ramanujar | Play |
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1998 | Shankha Ghosh Jnanpith Award | Bengali | Gandharba Kabita Guccha | Poetry collection |
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1997 | Manubhai Pancholi "Darshak" | Gujarati | Kurukshetra | - |
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1996 | Shamsur Rahman Faruqi | Urdu | She`r-e Shor-Angez | - |
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1995 | Nalapat Balamani Amma | Malayalam | Nivedyam | Poetry collection |
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1994 | Harbhajan Singh | Punjabi | Rukh Te Rishi | Poetry collection |
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1993 | Vijay Dhondopant Tendulkar | Marathi | Kanyadaan | Play |
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1992 | Ramakanta Rath | Odia | Sri Radha | Poetry |
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1991 | Harivansh Rai Bachchan | Hindi | Autobiography in four volumes | Autobiography |
Saraswati Samman FAQs
Saraswati Samman is a recognized award honoring excellence and achievements in Literary category, awarded to deserving individuals or organizations worldwide.
It is a Literary award category, recognizing outstanding contributions, performance, and excellence in Literary field or domain globally.
This award is given for Outstanding contributions in literature, honoring individuals or groups who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions in this area.
The Saraswati Samman is presented by K. K. Birla Foundation, recognizing excellence and honoring individuals for their significant achievements and contributions.
Saraswati Samman was first awarded in 1991, marking the beginning of recognizing excellence and achievements in its respective category.
The most recent Saraswati Samman was awarded in 2025, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence and outstanding achievements globally.
Currently, the Saraswati Samman is Continue, indicating whether the award is actively presented or has been discontinued officially.
Saraswati Samman is awarded by India, recognizing achievements and honoring individuals or organizations associated with India country and its excellence.
