The Sahitya Sparsh Awards 2026 proudly unveils the Season 4 Winners, celebrating authors whose exceptional works have showcased originality, creativity, and literary excellence. This season witnessed an inspiring range of books spanning fiction, poetry, self-help, history, business, philosophy, technology, children’s literature, and many other genres, reflecting the remarkable diversity of contemporary writing.
After a comprehensive evaluation by our distinguished panel, the following authors have been selected for their outstanding contributions to literature. Their books represent powerful storytelling, meaningful ideas, and a commitment to enriching readers through the written word.
Season 4 Winners
- Abhitabh Dilip Honap for the book “The Sandwiched” (Fiction > Family Life).
- Aniket Saxena for the book “The Gravity Of Dreams” (Fiction > Philosophical).
- Aparna P for the book “Bangalore to Kochi: The Secret on the Wheels” (Fiction > Thrillers > Suspense).
- Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay for the book “Clarity Competes” (Business & Economics > Entrepreneurship).
- Ashutosh Sharma and Sahil Ali Khan for the book “The Horizon of Intellect” (Ethics & Moral Philosophy).
- Bhumeswar Singh Waikhom for the book “The Role of Moon for Woman of the Earth” (Body, Mind & Spirit > Spiritualism).
- Bindhu KM for the book “The Chronicle’s Codes” (Philosophical Fiction).
- Brahmanand Savanth for the book “The Calm Catalysts – How Silent Leaders Drive Bold Wins” (Business & Economics > Leadership).
- Dr. Abhay Gopinath for the book “Bangali Babu” (Social Fiction > Contemporary).
- Dr. Kumaran Sampath for the book “The Soul That Never Gave Up” (Biography & Autobiography > Personal Memoirs).
- Dr. M. Sree Prathap for the book “The Golden Nuggets for Success and Happiness” (Self-Help > Personal Transformation).
- Dr. Narendra Babu Singuru for the book “Tolakari Chinukulu” (Poetry > Telugu Contemporary Poetry).
- Gokul Sivasankaran Kartha for the book “The Third Leap” (Technology & Engineering > Economics).
- Guruguhan Iyer for the book “The House of Nothing” (Fiction > Supernatural Horror).
- Hemasree Koganti for the book “AI-Driven Platform Engineering In Financial Services” (Computer Science > AI).
- Ishani Sinha for the book “Swapna Granthi” (Psychological Thriller).
- Kalpitha R for the book “The Love That Stayed” (Women’s Fiction).
- Karan Kashyap for the book “Go Start Up” (Self-Help > Entrepreneurship).
- Kayathri S for the book “How Do You Define Your Aura?” (Body, Mind & Spirit > Spiritualism).
- Maji Saji for the book “Pathayorathe Vazivilakukal” (Fiction > Short Stories (Malayalam)).
- Manugunta Jahnavi for the book “Two Changes in Yin-Yang” (Self-Help > Personal Development).
- Mayur Rathod for the book “Echoes of the Soul” (Poetry > Inspirational Poetry).
- Miraaya Veer for the book “Along The Nile: An Egyptian Chase” (Fiction > Children’s Fantasy).
- Navoch Mohanayak for the book “The Somewhat Biased Guide to Odia Food” (Regional & Ethnic Cuisine).
- Neha Narula Gandhi for the book “When a Mother Speaks, Life Listens” (Self-Help > Motivational & Inspirational).
- Niranjan Nayak for the book “The Blue Hill and The Broken Sky” (Psychological Romance).
- Paarth Kumar for the book “The Fragrances and Theories of Life” (Self-Help > Personal Growth).
- Praveen Jadhav and Avinash Kulkarni for the book “Lokmanya Tilakanchya Arthshastriya Vivechanatil Atmanirbhar Bharat” (Academic > Economics > Public Policy).
- Priyanka Maity Pattanayak for the book “Nest of Blue Dream” (Fiction > Short Stories).
- R. Mithra for the book “The Sky Has No Brief” (Self-Help > Creativity).
- Raghu Ravunni Palat and Pushpa Palat for the book “The Phoenix Rises” (Non Fiction > Indian History).
- Rashika Ranjini for the book “Distance Between Farewells” (Women’s Fiction > Philosophical).
- Rhea Gupta for the book “Sketchy Art” (Art).
- Richard Howardson for the book “You Didn’t Leave Loudly” (Poetry > Self-Discovery).
- Ridham for the book “Ephyreon – The Sands and The Seas” (Juvenile Fiction > Fantasy & Magic).
- Saurabh Salvi for the book “I Will Teach My Child About Money Management” (Business & Economics > Personal Finance).
- Shivank Goel for the book “The Man He Became” (Fiction > Coming of Age).
- Siddharth Gorey for the book “Momentary Musings 2025” (Fiction > Short Story Collection).
- Smruti Ranjan Nayak for the book “Battlefield to Boardroom” (Self-Help > Analysis & Strategy).
- Sristi Nimodia for the book “Company Law – A Fictionalised Journey from Incorporation to Winding Up” (Law > Corporate).
- Sumaika bint Zohair for the book “To Schrivera” (Poetry > Philosophical).
- Suman Tewary for the book “Yah Un Dinon ki Baat Hai” (Short Story Collection (Hindi)).
- Sunil Bhagat for the book “Koramangala Lies” (Fiction > Romance > Contemporary).
- Trupti J Gupta for the book “The Worldwalkers” (Fiction > Science Fiction Adventures).
- Tushar Chatterji for the book “Becoming Her” (Literature & Fiction > Women’s Fiction).
- Tushar Chatterji for the book “Behind Those Eyes” (Literary Fiction > Animal / Pet Stories).
- V. R. Chaithanya for the book “Diary of a Dacoity” (Fiction > Crime).
Celebrating Literary Excellence
The Sahitya Sparsh Awards extends its warmest congratulations to every Season 4 winner. Your dedication, imagination, and passion for writing continue to inspire readers and strengthen the literary community. Each recognised work reflects the power of stories and ideas to educate, entertain, and create lasting impact.
We also express our heartfelt appreciation to every author who participated in this season. Your trust, enthusiasm, and commitment made Season 4 a remarkable celebration of books and storytelling. Every submission contributed to a vibrant literary journey, and we are honoured to have witnessed such extraordinary talent.
As we celebrate this year’s winners, we look forward to discovering more remarkable voices in the seasons ahead. We wish all participating authors continued success, creative fulfilment, and many more milestones in their literary journeys.
