Overview

Ravi Purohit (born 5 June 1968) is an Indian poet, writer, translator, editor, and cultural contributor known for his work in Rajasthani and Hindi literature. He has published widely across genres including poetry, short stories, essays, children’s literature, and translations. He is also recognized for his academic and institutional contributions to literature and education in Rajasthan.

Early Life and Education

Ravi Purohit was born on 5 June 1968 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. He completed his M.Com. in 1989 from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, followed by an M.Phil. in Hindi literature in 1991. In 2010, he earned an M.A. in Rajasthani literature from Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner.

Research and Academic Work

Research Assistant at the Desert Development Research Institute, Jodhpur (1989–1991).
Conducted research on topics such as:
- Folk deities and cultural legitimacy
- Governmental and non-governmental efforts in folklore preservation
- Educational and psychological dimensions of community development

He has presented and published several short research studies and participated in academic guidance programs under various scholars.

Literary Career

Ravi Purohit began publishing in 1985 and has written in genres including poetry, short stories, satire, essays, and children’s literature. His works have been published in various regional and national literary magazines.

Selected Publications

Title	Genre	Year
Pachhwankos	Rajasthani poetry	1991
Halfyo Todata Saanjh	Rajasthani poetry	1996
Ek Aur Khushalak	Hindi short stories	1997
Sapno Ka Sukh	Hindi essays	2006
Firanxos	Rajasthani children's poetry	2006
Sena ke Sawarnkar	Hindi poetry	2006
Maru Andhas Ka Gatha	Rajasthani poetry	2015
Khole-Khole Chhatre	Hindi short stories	2015
Aag Abhi Baki Hai	Hindi poetry	2018

Editorial and Translation Work

Translated works from Hindi to Rajasthani and vice versa
Several poems translated into multiple Indian languages including Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, and Manipuri
Edited and compiled:
- Yaadaka Re Aankhiyon
- Aankhon Mein Aakash
- Vaktavne Ja Hansa
- Jatralaya
- Jakhar Taksal
- Gharshana

Organizational Affiliations

Member, Sahitya Akademi Hindi Advisory Board, New Delhi (2013–2017)
Member, Rajasthan Bhasha, Sahitya and Sanskriti Akademi, Bikaner (2011–2014)
Member, Lok Sahitya Parishad, Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur (2006–2008)
President, Hindi Parchar Samiti, Jodhpur
Contributor and advisor to multiple public literary bodies and libraries

Awards and Honours

Ravi Purohit has received over 30 awards, including:

Translation Award by Sahitya Akademi (2016)
State Literary Award, Government of Rajasthan (2008)
Vyankatesh Young Writer Award, Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi (2007)
Prithviraj Chauhan Translation Award (2013)
National and regional poetry and story awards from institutions across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Jodhpur

Public Engagement

Active participant in government and non-government literary committees
Judge and curator for numerous literary competitions across genres
Contributed as a panelist and speaker in national literary seminars and youth forums

Rajendra Singh Rajpurohit

Chain Singh Rajpurohit

Dr Nri Singh Rajpurohit

Kiran Rajpurohit

Rampal Singh Rajpurohit

Amar Singh Rajpurohit

Chatur Singh Rajpurohit

Dr Prahlad Singh Rajpurohit

Dev Kishan Rajpurohit

Ravi Purohit

Dr. Bhagwati Lal Rajpurohit