Harikrishna Pathak facts for kids
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Harikrishna Pathak
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Pathak at his home in Gandhinagar, January 2018
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| Born | 5 August 1938 Botad, Bhavnagar State, Western India States Agency, British India |
| Died | 28 March 2025 (aged 86) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Occupation | Poet, short story writer writer, editor |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | Gujarat University |
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| Notable awards | Kumar Chandrak (1967) |
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Chandrika
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Harikrishna Pathak (born August 5, 1938 – died March 28, 2025) was a talented Indian writer from Gujarat. He wrote poems, short stories, and even books for children in the Gujarati language. He was also an editor, helping to prepare other people's writings for publication.
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Life and Career
Harikrishna Pathak was born on August 5, 1938. His birthplace was Botad, which is now in Gujarat, India. His parents were Monghiben and Ramchandra. His family came from a village called Bholad.
He finished high school in 1956. Then, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Gujarat University in 1961.
Working Life
After college, Pathak worked as a teacher for a short time. This was in 1961 and 1962. In 1963, he started working for the Government of Gujarat. He worked in the Department of Revenues. He began as an assistant. Over time, he was promoted to higher positions. He eventually retired as a deputy secretary.
Harikrishna Pathak also helped lead literary groups. These groups included Mijlas and Brihaspatisabha. He was also a vice president of the Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. This is a big organization for Gujarati literature. Besides writing, he enjoyed painting, sketching, and singing.
Family Life
Harikrishna Pathak married Chandrika in 1961. They got married in Bhavnagar. They had six children together. He passed away in Gandhinagar on March 28, 2025. He was 86 years old.
His Writings
Harikrishna Pathak explored many different types of writing. His first published work was a funny story called Natakno Takhto. It appeared in a magazine called Chandani. His very first poem was published in Kumar magazine.
Poetry Collections
His first collection of poems was Sooraj Kadach Uge (1974). This book had 82 poems. It included many styles, like sonnets and songs. Some poems followed old traditions, while others were more experimental. Other poetry books he wrote include Halavi Hawane Pankhe (2005), Tapu, and Jalna Padgha.
Adva Pachisi (1984) is a special poetry book. It uses a fictional character named Advo. Through Advo, Pathak made fun of human nature in a playful way.
Stories and Other Works
Pathak also wrote collections of short stories. These include Mor Banglo (1988) and Natubhaine To Jalsa Chhe (2008). He wrote Galine Nakethi (1993), which is a collection of his thoughts on literature.
He also worked as an editor for several books. He edited Nagar Vase Chhe (1978). This book had poems from the Brihaspatisabha group. He also edited Gujarat Kavita Chayan (1994, 1996). He helped edit other books too. These included Swatantryottar Gujarati Geet Sanchay and Gurjar Navalika Chayan. He also selected poems by Kalapi for a book called Aapni Yadi. Raina Phool (2004) is a book about his travels.
Books for Young Readers
Harikrishna Pathak wrote many books for children and teenagers. Koinu Kaik Khovay Chhe (1981) is a collection of poems for children. Dostarini Vato (1993) is a collection of children's stories. Gulabi Arasni Laggi (1979) shares experiences of teenagers. This book first appeared in a magazine called Nutan Gujarat. Hallo-Fallo (2005) is another one of his works for young readers.
Awards and Recognition
Harikrishna Pathak received several awards for his writing.
- He won the Kumar Chandrak in 1967.
- He received the Chandrashekhar Thakkur Prize in 1973.
- He also got the Critics Award in 1984.
- In 1993, he won the Jayant Pathak Poetry Prize.
- He was awarded the Narmad Suvarna Chandrak in 1993 for his book Jalna Padgha.
- The Gujarat Sahitya Akademi also honored him with an award.
See also
- List of Gujarati-language writers
