Maya Kharangate

Maya Anil Kharangate (born 20 June 1956) is an Indian writer and poet from Goa. She is primarily known for her works in Konkani literature, for which she was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2022.

Literary career Kharangate has contributed significantly to Konkani literature through novels and poetry. Her 2016 novel, Amrutvel, garnered national recognition for its portrayal of the social struggles faced by women. The story centers on the character Sitabai, a widow living in a Hindu joint family in pre-liberation Goa, and her challenges in raising her children after her husband's death.

In addition to her award-winning novel, her other notable works include the poetry collection Karyapanji (1990) and the book Oli Fantod, which was also shortlisted for the Sahitya Akademi Award. Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar (2013): For her novel Ranachya Manant